Backup Infrastructure and Repositories Flashcards

A backup administrator is configuring a new Scale-Out Backup Repository (SOBR). The goal is to automatically move older, inactive backup chains to a lower-cost storage tier to free up space on the high-performance tier. Which SOBR tier and policy should be configured to achieve this?

Answer: Capacity Tier with a policy to move backups as they age out of the operational restore window.

The Capacity Tier in a SOBR is designed for long-term storage, often using object storage. The policy to 'move backups as they age out of the operational restores window' is specifically designed to relocate inactive backup chains from the Performance Tier to the Capacity Tier, thus freeing up the more expensive, high-performance storage.

When configuring a repository on an SMB share, what is the role of a Gateway Server?

Answer: To host the Veeam Transport Service and manage data traffic to and from the share.

For repository types that cannot host the Veeam Transport Service directly, like an SMB share, a Gateway Server is required. This Windows or Linux server runs the transport service, processes the data from the proxies, and writes the backup files to the SMB share.

An administrator wants to implement a backup repository that provides protection against ransomware by making backup files immutable for a defined period. Which of the following repository types is specifically designed to meet this requirement using a standard Linux server?

Answer: A Hardened Repository on a supported Linux distribution.

The Veeam Hardened Repository is a specific configuration on a supported Linux server that leverages the immutability feature of the underlying file system. It prevents backup files from being modified or deleted by any user or process, including ransomware, for a specified period. This is achieved through single-use credentials and by setting an immutable flag on the files.

What is a primary benefit of enabling the 'Use per-machine backup files' option on a backup repository?

Answer: It allows for multiple write streams to the repository, potentially increasing job performance.

Using per-machine backup files creates a separate backup chain for each virtual machine within a job. This allows Veeam to write to multiple files simultaneously, which can greatly enhance backup performance, especially on storage that can handle multiple concurrent I/O streams. While it may slightly decrease deduplication ratios, the performance gains and increased resilience are significant benefits.

A company has two main sites. Site A hosts the primary Veeam infrastructure and a Scale-Out Backup Repository (SOBR) for local backups. Site B has a simple backup repository. The administrator needs to configure a job that sends copies of backups from the SOBR in Site A to the repository in Site B for disaster recovery purposes. Which Veeam job type should be used?

Answer: A Backup Copy Job.

A Backup Copy Job is the correct tool for this scenario. It is designed to read backup data from a source repository (like a SOBR) and copy it to a secondary repository, creating a separate, independent backup chain. This is a core component of adhering to the 3-2-1 rule for data protection.

Which of the following is a key component of a Scale-Out Backup Repository (SOBR) that is intended for fast, short-term storage and immediate restores?

Answer: The Performance Tier

The Performance Tier of a SOBR is composed of one or more backup repositories (extents) that use high-performance storage like DAS, SAN, or fast NAS. Its purpose is to store recent backups for fast operational recoveries, such as Instant VM Recovery. The Capacity and Archive tiers are used for offloading older data to less expensive, long-term storage.