Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery from Pluralsight

This course will teach you Veeam backup and replication which will include backup, replication, and off-site capabilities.

Understanding all of the features, how and when to use them, along with performing the configuration of a Veeam platform can seem daunting. In this course, Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery, you’ll learn to perform the basic functions of the Veeam backup and replication portion of the platform along with replication and recovery. First, you’ll explore the different backup types and replications. Next, you’ll discover off-site copies and specialized repositories. Finally, you’ll learn how to perform restores to recover within your environment. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Veeam backup and replication, within the Veeam Availability Suite v11, needed to protect your environment from data corruption, malware, and catastrophic loss.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Build out Backup Capabilities

Continuous Data Protection and Replication

Secondary Backups

Advanced Repositories

Restore from Backup

Recover from Replica

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Utilizes industry standard backup and replication techniques

Covers essential backup and replication functionalities

Taught by experienced instructors, Ryan Shultz

Builds a strong foundation in Veeam backup and recovery

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery with these activities:

Review Concepts of Backup and Replication

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Reviewing backup and replication concepts can strengthen understanding of the Veeam Availability Suite v11's functionality.

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Identify different types of backup and replication methods
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each method
Discuss the role of Veeam in backup and replication

Watch Veeam webinars

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Watch Veeam webinars to learn about the latest features and best practices.

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Visit the Veeam website and find a webinar that interests you.
Register for the webinar.
Watch the webinar and take notes.

Review backup principles

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Reviewing backup principles will provide you with a base of knowledge that will help you understand the concepts of Veeam backup and replication.

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Read through the course overview materials
Research data protection basics online
Review your notes from any previous data protection courses

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Review Veeam backup and replication concepts

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Build a solid foundation in Veeam backup and replication fundamentals to enhance understanding of course materials.

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Review key concepts of Veeam backup and replication, including backup types, replication methods, and recovery strategies.
Summarize the main features and benefits of Veeam backup and replication.
Identify common challenges in data protection and how Veeam addresses them.

Join a Veeam user group

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Join a Veeam user group to connect with other Veeam users and learn from their experiences.

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Find a Veeam user group that is relevant to your interests.
Join the user group and participate in discussions.
Attend user group meetings and events.

Explore Veeam documentation

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Veeam provides comprehensive documentation for its products. This tutorial will give you a foundation for understanding Veeam backup and replication technology.

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Navigate to the Veeam documentation website
Review the getting started guide for Veeam Availability Suite v11
Explore the documentation for Veeam backup and replication

Explore Veeam Availability Suite documentation

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Become familiar with the official Veeam documentation to enhance understanding and troubleshoot effectively.

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Navigate the Veeam Availability Suite documentation.
Identify the sections relevant to backup and recovery.
Explore specific topics such as backup configuration, replication setup, and recovery procedures.

Create virtual machines

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Create virtual machines to practice configuring and managing Veeam backup and replication.

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Review the Veeam documentation on creating virtual machines.
Use the Veeam Backup & Replication console to create a new virtual machine.
Configure the virtual machine's settings, such as the operating system, memory, and storage.
Power on the virtual machine and verify that it is running properly.

Discuss Veeam backup and recovery best practices

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Engage with peers to share knowledge, learn from others' experiences, and expand perspectives on Veeam best practices.

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Join online forums or communities dedicated to Veeam technology.
Participate in discussions and ask questions about backup and recovery best practices.
Share your own experiences and insights to contribute to the community.

Configure Veeam backup jobs

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Gain hands-on experience in configuring Veeam backups to reinforce theoretical knowledge and develop practical skills.

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Create a virtual lab environment with Veeam software installed.
Follow step-by-step instructions to configure different types of Veeam backup jobs.
Test backup jobs and verify successful execution.

Mentor junior colleagues on Veeam backup and recovery

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Enhance your own understanding while guiding others by mentoring junior colleagues on Veeam backup and recovery concepts and practices.

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Identify junior colleagues who are interested in learning about Veeam.
Provide guidance and support on Veeam backup and recovery concepts and tools.
Assign practical tasks and projects to reinforce learning.

Design a Veeam backup and recovery strategy

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Apply theoretical knowledge to develop a practical backup and recovery strategy tailored to specific organizational needs.

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Design a backup and recovery strategy using Veeam components.
Identify data protection requirements and recovery point objectives.
Document the strategy, including backup schedules, replication plans, and recovery procedures.

Write a blog post about Veeam backup and replication

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Write a blog post to share your knowledge of Veeam backup and replication with others.

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Choose a topic related to Veeam backup and replication that you are familiar with.
Research the topic and gather information from reliable sources.
Write a blog post that is well-organized, informative, and engaging.
Publish your blog post on a platform that is relevant to your audience.

Practice restoring data from Veeam backup

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Restoring data from a backup is a critical skill for any IT professional. This practice will help you build confidence in your ability to recover data in the event of a disaster.

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Set up a lab environment with Veeam Backup & Replication installed
Create a new restore job and configure the restore settings
Test the restore job to ensure that it is working properly

Assist with Veeam backup and recovery in a non-profit organization

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Gain real-world experience and contribute to a worthy cause by volunteering your Veeam skills in a non-profit organization.

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Identify non-profit organizations that rely on Veeam for backup and recovery.
Offer your services to assist with backup configuration, recovery testing, or documentation.
Contribute to the organization's data protection strategy and ensure their systems are well-protected.

Attend a Veeam workshop on advanced backup and recovery techniques

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Enhance your knowledge and skills by attending a Veeam workshop focused on advanced backup and recovery techniques.

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Identify upcoming Veeam workshops on advanced backup and recovery techniques.
Register for and attend the workshop.
Engage with instructors and fellow attendees to maximize learning.

Career center

Learners who complete Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of computer systems, including backup and recovery. Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery provides Systems Administrators with a comprehensive guide to the functions and uses of Veeam backup and recovery, specifically regarding backup, replication, and off-site replication. This course will help Systems Administrators properly configure their Veeam platform to meet their organization's specific data protection needs.

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IT Disaster Recovery Specialist

IT Disaster Recovery Specialists are tasked with responding to and recovering from data loss or system failures, and they must be masters of Veeam Availability Suite v11. This course offers an overview of how to use Veeam for backup and replication, restore backups, and recover replicas, preparing IT Disaster Recovery Specialists for the tasks they will complete as part of their daily work.

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Backup Administrator

Backup Administrators employ the tools and tactics used in Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery to safeguard an organization's data. They are able to perform the basic functions necessary to implement Veeam backup and replication in their company's Veeam platform, including configuration, restoring backups, and recovery of replicas. Individuals interested in a career as a Backup Administrator will find that this course provides all of the essential information regarding the functions and use of Veeam's backup and recovery suite.

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Data Protection Analyst

Data Protection Analysts are responsible for safeguarding company data and systems from potential threats or unauthorized access. To do this, they must be able to employ Veeam's Backup and Recovery suite. With Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery, Data Protection Analysts can restore backups and recover replicas either onsite or offsite. This course provides Data Protection Analysts with the expertise and skills they need to perform Veeam backup and replication using Veeam Availability Suite v11.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are tasked with overseeing the information systems within an organization, and they must be familiar with a variety of data security and recovery software and procedures. Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery provides IT Managers with a thorough overview of Veeam's backup and recovery features. This course will enable IT Managers to make well-informed decisions about Veeam software and how it fits into their overall data protection strategy.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts evaluate data to improve business practices, and they must be able to restore and analyze data to complete their work. Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery can teach Data Analysts how to restore backups and recover data, allowing them to make the most of their data analysis. This course can help Data Analysts understand how to extract the data they need from Veeam backups to complete data analysis.

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Information Technology Architect

Information Technology Architects design, implement, and maintain computer systems, and they must be able to restore and recover data in the event of a system failure. Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery provides Information Technology Architects with an overview of how to restore backups and recover replicas using Veeam software. This course can give Information Technology Architects the skills and knowledge they need to design and implement a data protection strategy for their organization.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators ensure the availability and integrity of an organization's databases, and they must be able to restore backups in the event of a system failure. Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery provides Database Administrators with an overview of how to restore backups and recover replicas using Veeam software. This course can help Database Administrators improve their data protection skills and ensure that their organization's databases are always available.

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IT Security Analyst

IT Security Analysts protect an organization's computer systems from threats, and they must be able to restore data in the event of a security breach. Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery provides IT Security Analysts with an overview of how to restore backups and recover replicas using Veeam software. This course can help IT Security Analysts improve their data protection skills and ensure that their organization's data is always available.

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Data Architect

Data Architects design and implement data solutions for organizations, and they must be able to restore and recover data in the event of a system failure. Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery provides Data Architects with an overview of how to restore backups and recover replicas using Veeam software. This course can help Data Architects design and implement data protection strategies for their organizations.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers design and implement cloud solutions for organizations, and they must be able to restore and recover data in the event of a system failure. Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery provides Cloud Engineers with an overview of how to restore backups and recover replicas using Veeam software. This course can help Cloud Engineers design and implement data protection strategies for their organizations' cloud-based systems.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators maintain and manage an organization's computer networks, and they must be able to restore and recover data in the event of a network failure. Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery provides Network Administrators with an overview of how to restore backups and recover replicas using Veeam software. This course can help Network Administrators improve their data protection skills and ensure that their organization's network is always available.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work to improve the efficiency and speed of software development, and they must be able to restore and recover data in the event of a system failure. Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery provides DevOps Engineers with an overview of how to restore backups and recover replicas using Veeam software. This course can help DevOps Engineers improve their data protection skills and ensure that their organization's software development process is always up and running.

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Service Desk Analyst

Service Desk Analysts provide technical support to users, and they must be able to restore and recover data in the event of a system failure. Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery provides Service Desk Analysts with an overview of how to restore backups and recover replicas using Veeam software. This course can help Service Desk Analysts improve their data protection skills and ensure that their organization's users always have access to the data they need.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors review an organization's computer systems and data security practices, and they must be able to restore and recover data in the event of a system failure. Veeam Availability Suite v11: Backup and Recovery provides IT Auditors with an overview of how to restore backups and recover replicas using Veeam software. This course can help IT Auditors improve their data protection skills and ensure that their organization's data is always available.

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