Disaster Recovery and Failover Planning Quiz

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Which component is used to interact with the VM guest OS in Veeam Backup & Replication?

Guest Interaction Proxy (correct)

External Repository

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VMware CDP Proxy

What is the purpose of an external repository in Veeam Backup & Replication?

To interact with the VM guest OS

To copy, import, and restore backups created by Veeam cloud native appliances from external to on-premises repositories (correct)

To receive VM data and prepare it for short-term restore points

To compress and deduplicate VM data

What is the function of the VMware CDP Proxy in Veeam Data Protection Solution?

To receive VM data and prepare it for short-term restore points

To copy, import, and restore backups created by Veeam cloud native appliances from external to on-premises repositories

To interact with the VM guest OS

To send VM data to the storage in the disaster recovery site or another VMware CDP proxy (correct)

What is a scale-out backup repository?

A backup repository consisting of one or more backup repositories or object storage repositories that can be expanded with object storage repositories for long-term and archive storage Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended transport mode for VMs whose disks are located on NFS datastores?

Direct NFS access mode Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration for a separate Veeam Console server?

Additional security Signup and view all the answers

What does a backup copy job allow you to do?

Create several instances of the same backup data in various locations, whether on-site or off-site Signup and view all the answers

Which service enables a Microsoft Windows machine to act as an NFS server in Veeam?

vPower NFS Service Signup and view all the answers

Which component can be deployed to remove unwanted overhead on the production Hyper-V host?

Hyper-V Off Host Signup and view all the answers

What technology enables features such as SureBackup, SureReplica, and Instant Recovery in Veeam?

vPower Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between REFS and NTFS in Veeam Backup & Replication?

Block Cloning Signup and view all the answers

What are the three automated testing and recovery verification tools provided by Veeam Backup & Replication?

SureBackup, SureReplica, and Secure Restore Signup and view all the answers

Which database engine can be used to avoid the 10GB database size cap and artificial performance limitations of Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition?

PostgreSQL Signup and view all the answers

What type of repository supports immutability and single-use credentials in Veeam?

Veeam Linux Hardened Repository Signup and view all the answers

What is the original form of immutability and air gap protection?

Tape Signup and view all the answers

What technology constantly replicates I/O operations performed on VMs to achieve near-zero RPO?

CDP Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended deployment of the backup server when replication is used among multiple sites?

Deploy in the DR site Signup and view all the answers

What type of backups can be archived to tape?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What protocol is used to back up data from a NAS device to tape?

NDMP Signup and view all the answers

Which technology constantly replicates I/O operations performed on VMs and provides near-zero RPO?

Continuous data protection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Veeam Plug-ins for Enterprise Applications?

To allow you to create transactionally-consistent backups of SAP HANA, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server databases Signup and view all the answers

What type of backup job is intended for protected computers that have permanent connection to the backup server, such as standalone servers and failover clusters?

Agent backup job Signup and view all the answers

What model should be used to keep data traffic for backups in the primary datacenter and only allow management and replication traffic to flow between two datacenters?

Scale-out model Signup and view all the answers

Which component of Veeam Backup & Replication is responsible for global data caching and data deduplication?

Scale-Out Backup Repository Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager?

To federate backup servers and offer a consolidated view of these servers through a web browser interface Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Veeam Recovery Orchestrator?

To orchestrate recovery processes with one-click orchestration plans for critical applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of NDMP in Veeam Backup & Replication?

To back up data from NAS devices that support the NDMP protocol Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Veeam Backup & Replication Components and Functions

VM Guest OS Interaction: The Veeam Guest Interaction Proxy facilitates interaction with the virtual machine guest operating system.
External Repository Purpose: External repositories are used to store backup data outside the primary infrastructure, allowing for cost-effective, scalable storage solutions.
VMware CDP Proxy Function: This component handles continuous data protection (CDP) for VMs, enabling near real-time replication of VM data.
Scale-Out Backup Repository: A configuration that aggregates multiple storage repositories into a single backup solution, optimizing storage utilization and performance.

Backup Transport Modes and Server Considerations

Recommended Transport Mode for NFS Datastores: The optimal mode is "NBD (Network Block Device)" for VMs with disks on NFS datastores.
Separate Veeam Console Server Consideration: Minimizing resource strain on the backup environment is paramount when deploying a separate console server.
Backup Copy Job Features: This job type allows for creating secondary copies of backups, enabling offsite storage and additional recovery options.

Supporting Services and Components

NFS Server Enablement: The Veeam NFS service allows Microsoft Windows machines to function as NFS servers, supporting NAS backups.
Component to Reduce Production Overhead: The Veeam Data Mover is deployed to lessen the load on the production Hyper-V host.
Enabling Technologies: Features like SureBackup, SureReplica, and Instant Recovery rely on Veeam's integration with VMware’s technology.

Storage Formats and Testing Tools

REFS vs. NTFS: REFS provides advanced data integrity features and supports larger volumes compared to NTFS, which is traditional but limited in scale and performance.
Automated Testing and Recovery Verification Tools: Veeam provides SureBackup, SureReplica, and Instant Recovery for automated testing and verification of backup integrity.

Database Management and Repository Features

Database Engine for Large Environments: SQL Server Standard or Enterprise editions are recommended to avoid the limitations of SQL Server Express Edition.
Repository Features: Immutable repositories support data protection through write-once-read-many (WORM) capabilities and single-use credentials.
Original Form of Immutability: Leveraging physical air gap protection methods, such as tape storage, is the traditional approach to data immutability.

Data Protection and Backup Methods

Continuous I/O Replication Technology: Constant replication of I/O operations for VMs achieves near-zero recovery point objectives (RPO) through continuous data protection (CDP).
Backup Server Deployment: For multiple site replication, a centralized backup server setup enhances efficiency and data management.
Tape Backup Types: Full backups and archive data can be stored on tape, ensuring long-term data preservation.
NAS to Tape Backup Protocol: NDMP (Network Data Management Protocol) is utilized for data backup from NAS devices to tape.

Application Support and Data Management Strategies

Veeam Plug-ins for Enterprise Applications Purpose: These plug-ins facilitate backup and recovery operations for enterprise workloads, integrating seamlessly with business applications.
Type of Backup Job for Continuous Connections: An "Always-On" backup job is intended for computers with a permanent connection to the backup server, ensuring consistent data protection.
Data Traffic Management Model: Implementing a hybrid model localizes backup traffic to the primary data center while allowing essential management and replication traffic between sites.
Global Data Caching Component: The Veeam Backup & Replication architecture includes a global caching layer that improves performance and enables efficient data deduplication.

Management and Orchestration Tools

Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager Purpose: Acts as a centralized management console for Veeam Backup & Replication, enabling streamlined operations across multiple backups.
Veeam Recovery Orchestrator Purpose: Facilitates managed failover, offering automated orchestration for disaster recovery processes.
NDMP in Veeam Backup: Provides powerful capabilities to back up large volumes of data from network-attached storage systems efficiently and is crucial for managing complex environments.

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Test your knowledge on deploying backup servers in disaster recovery sites and using replication for seamless failover plans in a multi-site environment. Keywords: replication, backup server, DR site, failover plans, scale-out model.