VMCE Backup Infrastructure and Repositories 4

Question 1

Which Veeam backup repository type supports immutability to protect against ransomware attacks?

Accepted Answer

Linux hardened repository

Answer

The Linux hardened repository uses immutable backup files via the chattr +i attribute, preventing modification or deletion for a configurable period.

Question 2

What is required on a Linux server to enable the hardened repository immutability feature in Veeam?

Accepted Answer

A non-root account with specific sudo permissions

Answer

A non-root account with specific sudo rights is required so Veeam can set file immutability without needing persistent root access.

Question 3

In Veeam, which backup mode reads only the changed data blocks since the last backup by querying Changed Block Tracking?

Accepted Answer

Incremental Backup

Answer

Incremental backup reads only changed data blocks since the last backup session using VMware CBT or Hyper-V RCT.

Question 4

Which Veeam configuration backup option stores the backup server configuration in an encrypted archive?

Accepted Answer

Configuration Backup with password

Answer

Setting a password on the Veeam configuration backup encrypts the archive, protecting credentials and sensitive infrastructure data.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the GFS (Grandfather-Father-Son) retention policy in Veeam?

Accepted Answer

Retaining specific weekly, monthly, and yearly restore points long-term

Answer

GFS retention creates long-term restore points by flagging certain weekly, monthly, and yearly backups for extended retention beyond the standard policy.

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VMCE Backup Infrastructure and Repositories 4