Creating a new Backup Repository with Veeam Backup & replication 6
Now that I have installed Veeam Backup & Replication I need a backup repository to store the backups. This is quite easy to create and I’ve documented how I did this below. I will likely create several repositories in different…
Installing Veeam Backup & Replication 6
A few weeks ago I downloaded a trial version of Veeam Backup & Replication with a view to purchasing a license and using it as my primary backup for all virtual servers. I found it incredibly easy to use and…
Presenting a physical USB hard drive to a virtual machine
I have decided to attach a USB hard drive to my ESXi server at home to store backups. This only involves a few configuration steps to add the USB controller first, then the drive itself. Here’s how: 1. Plug the…
Adding permissions to a standalone ESXi server
Allowing everyone to log in to an ESXi host as the root user can be dangerous. Instead, I’ll be creating new roles that allow people perform the tasks dictated by their job requirements and no more. We’re all human and…