Derek Loseke

Deploying the Veeam Hardened Repository v13 Step-by-Step - Tech Notes & Dad Jokes It should be no secret that I'm a big fan of the Veeam Hardened Repository. While I never spent much time deploying the VHR from scratch, the VHR ISO in particular has interested me due to the ease of deployment, and with Veeam's dedication to making this a turn-key solution, it's hard to justify using

It should be no secret that I'm a big fan of the Veeam Hardened Repository. While I've posted in the past on how to deploy the VHR, the new VHR ISO on VBR v13 has changed things up a bit, so let's walk through the updated deployment process.
#V13 #VBR
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Resetting MFA for AD Accounts in the Veeam Service Provider Console - Tech Notes & Dad Jokes We all have to reset our MFA from time to time. Phones get lost or stolen, or simply replaced. And sometimes we don't have a good way to transfer our MFA between devices. In my case, I enforce MFA on our Veeam Service Provider Console, but due to my phone being replaced, I was unable

We all have to reset our MFA from time to time for reasons such as Phones get lost, stolen, replaced but if you're using the Veeam Service Provider Console with Active Directory as your authentication provider, you can't just press reset MFA for those
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Want to be a Veeam Vanguard? Applications are open! - Tech Notes & Dad Jokes As the end of the year is quickly approaching, so also is the end of my first year as a Veeam Vanguard. I have just submitted my renewal application for Vanguard status for 2026, but applications are now open for everyone that has an interest in becoming a Vanguard. If you want more information about

Veeam Vanguard applications are open for the Class of 2026. If you're interested, here is more information about the program and how to apply,
#Veeam #Veeam100 #VeeamVanguard
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Addressing “An Unknown Error has Occurred” when creating Veeam Appliance Installer - Tech Notes & Dad Jokes I'm happy to report that Veeam has a new KB for any of those that are deploying the Veeam Hardened Repository v.2.0, Veeam Software Appliance or Veeam JeOS appliances from USB thumb-drive. I've notice this particular issue recently reported on Reddit and elsewhere where users are experiencing the error "An unknown error has occurred" when

As the Veeam Software Appliance, JeOS Appliance and VHR deployments become more common, I've noticed a slight uptick in users receiving "An Unknown System Error has Occurred" due to using the incorrect image mode in RUFUS. So which mode should you use?
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From Dirt Roads to Data Clouds: My Journey from Farmer to IT Engineer, Veeam Legend, Vanguard and Object First Ace (Part 2) - Tech Notes & Dad Jokes Continued from Part 1 A New Role Over the course of the next few weeks, I had several interviews. I had a recruiter looking for me as well. Some really good leads, but some things just didn't pan out. Until I got a call from a recruiter from Kidwell. I had previously applied for a

Part 2 of 2: The story of how I moved from a farming childhood to a career in technology, eventually becoming a Veeam 100 Legend, Vanguard and Object First Ace.
#Biography #Personal #Veeam100 #VeeamVanguard
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From Dirt Roads to Data Clouds: My Journey from Farmer to IT Engineer, Veeam Legend, Vanguard and Object First Ace (Part 1) - Tech Notes & Dad Jokes My Farming Roots and Education My father has said, many times, "Derek was a farmer. Until we got a computer." There's absolute truth to that. Growing up on the farm was a dream. Lots of open space. Peace and quiet. Animals. Farm Machinery. Working alongside my dad and grandpa. I loved being on the farm.

Part 1 of 2: The story of how I moved from a farming childhood to a career in technology, eventually becoming a Veeam 100 Legend, Vanguard and Object First Ace.
#Biography #Personal #Veeam100 #VeeamVanguard
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Object First Introduces the Ootbi Mini, Honeypot and Fleet Manager - Tech Notes & Dad Jokes While Veeam may be getting a lot of publicity with VBR v13's release of the Veeam Software Appliance (VSA) and the upcoming VBR v13 Windows release, promised by end of year, let's not forget about Object First who builds some of the best immutable repositories specifically for Veeam. While there haven been varying sizes of

Object First today has announced the Ootbi Mini, a smaller immutable appliance for Veeam in 8, 16 and 24TB sizes, along with the Ootbi Honeypot for early cyberthreat warning and Fleet Manager Beta to allow management of multiple Ootbi's from a single
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More security, less complexity. Simply Resilient YouTube video by Object First

Kicking off in just a couple minutes..... More security, less complexity. Simply Resilient

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Veeam Backup & Replication Virtual Software Appliance v13 – Available Today! - Tech Notes & Dad Jokes Welcome to September - one of my favorite months as my birthday is tomorrow. And as a present, Veeam has decided to roll out the highly anticipated Linux-based Virtual Software Appliance (VSA). This new "early release" v13.0 is now generally available to the public and its fully supported! There are of course several caveats with

Welcome to September - one of my favorite months as my birthday is tomorrow. And as a present, Veeam has decided to roll out the highly anticipated Linux-based Virtual Software Appliance (VSA). This new "early release" v13.0
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Recycled Hardware – The Veeam290, a Veeam Hardened Repository - Tech Notes & Dad Jokes Several months ago I came across an old Barracuda 290 backup appliance from a former client that was no longer in use. These old appliances don't generally have a lot of power, but I like to repurpose things for the lab or for experimentation when I can. For instance, I've previously repurposed a Datta ALTO

Embark with me, if you will, on a journey where retired hardware is is not dead, and instead, recycled. Let's take an old Barracuda Backup 290, Frankenstein it just a little bit, and transform it into a Veeam Hardened Repository, dubbed the Veeam290.
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Veeam Hardened Repository – Device is not authorized for usage - Tech Notes & Dad Jokes When you reference the Veeam Hardened Repository ISO, you'll note that the word "hardened" is in there. What makes the VHR "hardened"? I've touched on this before, but Veeam makes use of STIG's to harden the OS to the DISA recommendations. One of those functions used to harden the OS is USBGuard. And what is

Deploying a Veeam Hardened Repository via the VHR ISO but now your keyboard won't work, or receiving an error stating your Device is not authorized for usage? The culprit is likely USBGuard, but we can fix that! #Linux #RockyLinux #VBR #Veeam #VHRISO
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503 (ServiceUnavailable) when Adding a Local S3-Compatible Object Repository to an Offline VBR Server - Tech Notes & Dad Jokes I have this client - they're in the manufacturing vertical and utilize me for projects and maintenance of their SCADA environment. Because this is a secured environment, the network is segmented with no internet access for nearly all machines and very restricted access for those that require it. Running Veeam Backup & Replication segmented from

Slow responses and 503 ServiceUnavailable errors when creating an object storage repository to an offline VBR server? Let's get to the solution.
#Certificate #ObjectFirst #OOTBI #Troubleshooting #Veeam
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While many folks say this email is the best part of the year, for me, it's the best part of two years. While I wasn't able to maintain #VeeamLegends status for 2025 H1, I'm proud to announce my acceptance into the #VeeamVanguards program! Thanks to the usual suspects! @veeam.bsky.social

Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8.1 Error Resolved: “Cannot change WebPart ExportMode to ‘All’. WebPart will be skipped” - Tech Notes & Dad Jokes Cannot change WebPart ExportMode to ‘All’. WebPart will be skipped (WebPart ID: ) I've been overlooking the above error with the intention to address it (and have attempted a couple times), but never found enough time to dedicate to a final resolution. However, with Veeam releasing Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8.1 last week, this

With the release of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8.1 last week, several errors are now resolved including for the Sharepoint Online error regarding "WebPart ExportMode to ‘All’". So let's get upgraded and see if the errors disappear!


#Error
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Using Veeam Agents with Xen Orchestra (Vates XCP-NG and XenServer) - Tech Notes & Dad Jokes While I haven't recently ventured into the world of XenServer and XCP-NG, there have been a lot of requests for Veeam support since the Broadcom takeover of VMware, primary on Reddit but also in the Veeam Community Hub for official support. Yesterday Veeam published KB 4703 providing guidance on how to use the Veeam Agent

While I haven't recently ventured into the world of XenServer and XCP-NG, there have been a lot of requests for Veeam support since the Broadcom takeover.
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Deploying the Veeam Hardened Repository ISO – as a Synology Virtual Machine - Tech Notes & Dad Jokes Let's have a quick conversation about a few things you can do -- but probably shouldn't. Eat gas station sushi Leave important tasks for the last minute Believe everything on the internet Date a coworker Get a tattoo of the name of a significant other - at least early in the relationship - especially it

Let's have a quick conversation about a few things you can do -- but probably shouldn't. How about running your Veeam Hardened Repository as a VM on a Synology NAS? Not the best idea, but lets do it anyway! #Linux #RockyLinux #Synology
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Veeam Data Platform 12.3: Next-Level Data Resilience When it comes to data resilience, the Veeam Data Platform has been on an unmatched streak of delivering what Enterprises need to meet their demands and compliance challenges. From delivering inline…

1/Can you believe it? Another update for the #Veeam Data Platform is out! Version 12.3 has arrived, introducing new versions of Veeam Backup & Replication and #VeeamONE, packed with a host of innovative features and improvements. Check it out: https://buff.ly/3ZceDnm
#VeeamVanguard #Veeam100 #VBR

VeeamON CFP are open till January 10th!

It's coming up on us sooner this year! @veeam.bsky.social

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I don't do much dev, but kinda want to make this happen for the Veeam Legends/Vanguards/MVPs and Object First Aces.

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I've created a starter pack based on the Veeam 100 program members! Check it out go.bsky.app/6uqF6rj
#VeeamVanguard #VeeamLegend #Veeam100 #VeeamCommunity #Veeam @veeam.bsky.social #VeeamMVP

Been on Bluesky for a while but wasn't really using it (just like Mastadon). The other day my wife asked me what it was all about, and it looks like a mass migration has been begun and this thing might just stick, hopefully with less politics, so I guess I may have to spend more time over here.

VHR ISO Deployment Part 3. Time to attached our newly deployed VHR server to Veeam as an Immutable repository!
#Immutability #Linux #RockyLinux #VBR #Veeam #VeeamHardenedRepository #VHR #VHRISO
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Veeam VHR ISO Deployment Part 2! We deploy the freshly released ISO to our server and prepare it to be added as an immutable repository which we'll complete in part 3. #Immutability #Linux #RockyLinux #VBR #Veeam #VeeamHardenedRepository #VHR #VHRISO
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In the first of this three part blog series, we'll explore the history of the freshly released Veeam Hardened Repository ISO. #Immutability #Linux #RockyLinux #VBR #Veeam #VeeamHardenedRepository #VHR #VHRISO #Veeam100 #VeeamLegends
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