VMCE Security and Immutability 5

Question 1

When a Veeam hardened Linux repository is configured, which SSH authentication method is recommended over password authentication?

Accepted Answer

SSH public key authentication

Answer

SSH public key authentication is recommended because it eliminates password-based brute-force risks and is the standard for securing Linux server access.

Question 2

Which Veeam feature allows you to verify that a backup is actually recoverable by automatically booting the VM in an isolated environment and running tests?

Accepted Answer

SureBackup with DataLabs

Answer

SureBackup uses DataLabs to automatically boot backed-up VMs in an isolated virtual lab and run configurable verification tests to confirm recoverability.

Question 3

In a 3-2-1-1-0 backup rule as implemented by Veeam, what does the final '0' represent?

Accepted Answer

Zero unverified backups — all backups must pass automated recovery verification

Answer

The '0' in the 3-2-1-1-0 rule means zero errors on restore verification — every backup must be tested and proven recoverable.

Question 4

Which setting prevents the Veeam Backup & Replication service account from being used interactively to log into Windows servers, reducing lateral movement risk?

Accepted Answer

Deny local logon and remote desktop rights to the service account via Group Policy

Answer

Denying interactive logon rights to the VBR service account via Group Policy prevents attackers who steal the account from using it to pivot to other systems.

Question 5

What is the consequence of losing the encryption password for an encrypted Veeam backup if no password hint or key recovery option was configured?

Accepted Answer

The backup data is permanently inaccessible and cannot be recovered

Answer

AES-256 encrypted backups without a recoverable key or password hint are permanently inaccessible — Veeam has no backdoor to decrypt them.

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VMCE Security and Immutability 5