Overview
KMG-VEEAM-02 is a VMware-based virtual machine running the Veeam Backup & Replication software. It is the central management server for backup, replication, and disaster recovery operations within the Keesing backup infrastructure.
VM Details
| Property | Value |
|---|
| VM Name | KMG-VEEAM-02 |
| Power Status | Powered On |
| Guest OS | Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (64-bit) |
| VMware Tools | Running, version: 13313 (Current) |
| DNS Name | KMG-VEEAM-02.keesing.com |
| IP Address | 10.222.2.135 |
| Cluster | KMG-PRD-02 |
| Host | esx-ams-21.keesing.com |
| Provisioned Space | 206.31 GB |
| Used Space | 167.82 GB |
| CPU | 4 vCPU (1.49 GHz used) |
| Memory | 16 GB (2.88 GB used, 3 GB active) |
| Uptime | 67 days |
| Network | VM Network (connected) |
| Storage | Ceph-Datastore-01 (VMFS 6, 6 TB total) |
| Compatibility | ESXi 6.5 and later (VM version 13) |
| UUID | 421c5d69-a321-c6e8-247a-8e2e2730b4e8 |
| Notes | 21-3-2025: nieuwe VM gemaakt van snapshot ivm upgrade-issue |
| Encryption | Not encrypted |
Role in Backup Infrastructure
- Type: VMware Virtual Machine
- Function: Veeam Backup & Replication Server (Management & Orchestration)
Backup Proxies
The following Veeam Proxy servers are used to offload backup and replication traffic, optimizing data transfer between source VMs and backup repositories:
| Name | Host | Cluster | Guest OS | CPU | Memory | IP Address | Status | Uptime | DNS Name |
|---|
| KME-VP-01 | esx-kme-01.keesing.com | KME-Cluster | Windows Server 2022 (64-bit) | 4 | 8 GB | 10.30.2.33 | Powered On | 165 days | KME-VP-01.keesing.com |
| KME-VP-02 | esx-kme-01.keesing.com | KME-Cluster | Windows Server 2022 (64-bit) | 4 | 12 GB | 10.30.2.34 | Powered On | 165 days | KME-VP-02.keesing.com |
| KMG-VP-01 | esx-ams-11.keesing.com | KMG-PRD-01 | Windows Server 2012 (64-bit) | 6 | 24 GB | 10.222.2.136 | Powered On | 116 days | KMG-VP-01.keesing.com |
| KMG-VP-02 | esx-ams-13.keesing.com | KMG-PRD-01 | Windows Server 2012 (64-bit) | 6 | 24 GB | 10.222.2.137 | Powered On | 68 days | KMG-VP-02.keesing.com |
| KMG-VP-03 | esx-ams-11.keesing.com | KMG-PRD-01 | Windows Server 2016 or later (64-bit) | 4 | 8 GB | 10.222.2.139 | Powered On | 116 days | KMG-VP-03.keesing.com |
Replication
- Replication Job Name: Replication KMG-VEEAM-02
- Status: Ready
- Restore Points: 7
- Original Location: KMG-Virtualcenter.keesing.com\KMG-PRD-02
- Replica Location: fr-virtualcenter.keesing.com\KME-Cluster
The VM is replicated to the KME-Cluster on the fr-virtualcenter.keesing.com vCenter, providing a ready-to-failover replica for disaster recovery.
Replica VMs
KMG-VEEAM-02_replica_new
| Property | Value |
|---|
| VM Name | KMG-VEEAM-02_replica_new |
| Power Status | Powered Off |
| Host | esx-kme-02.keesing.com |
| Cluster | KME-Cluster |
| Provisioned Space | 435.19 GB |
| Used Space | 228.63 GB |
| CPU | 4 vCPU |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Guest OS | Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (64-bit) |
| Compatibility | ESXi 6.5 and later (VM version 13) |
| UUID | 421c5d69-a321-c6e8-247a-8e2e2730b4e8 |
| Notes | 21-3-2025: nieuwe VM gemaakt van snapshot ivm upgrade-issue |
KMG-VEEAM-02_replica
| Property | Value |
|---|
| VM Name | KMG-VEEAM-02_replica |
| Power Status | Powered Off |
| Host | esx-kme-01.keesing.com |
| Cluster | KME-Cluster |
| Provisioned Space | 407.21 GB |
| Used Space | 200.66 GB |
| CPU | 4 vCPU |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Guest OS | Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (64-bit) |
| Compatibility | ESXi 6.5 and later (VM version 13) |
| UUID | 421e7db9-84b5-49d3-dc85-f085b9254e85 |
| Notes | 25-03-2025: replaced by _replica_new |
DO-NOT-STARTKMG-VEEAM-02
| Property | Value |
|---|
| VM Name | DO-NOT-STARTKMG-VEEAM-02 |
| Power Status | Powered Off |
| Host | esx-ams-12.keesing.com |
| Cluster | KMG-PRD-01 |
| Provisioned Space | 207.81 GB |
| Used Space | 144.08 GB |
| CPU | 4 vCPU |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Guest OS | Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (64-bit) |
| Compatibility | ESXi 6.5 and later (VM version 13) |
| UUID | 421e7db9-84b5-49d3-dc85-f085b9254e85 |
| Notes | Legacy/retired VM |
Storage & Network
- Primary Datastore: Ceph-Datastore-01 (VMFS 6, 6 TB total, 2 TB free, Flash)
- Network: VM Network (Standard, 103 VMs, 8 hosts, kmg-virtualcenter.keesing.com)
Operational Notes
- The current KMG-VEEAM-02 VM was created from a snapshot on 21-3-2025 due to an upgrade issue.
- The previous replica was replaced by the new replica VM.
- The DO-NOT-STARTKMG-VEEAM-02 VM is retained for reference but should not be powered on.
- Monitor the status of replication jobs and restore points regularly.
- Ensure the Veeam Backup & Replication server is always online and accessible for backup and replication jobs to function optimally.
Summary
KMG-VEEAM-02 is the central Veeam Backup & Replication server in the Keesing backup and disaster recovery environment. It manages all backup, replication, and restore operations, while dedicated proxy servers handle the data transport. Its configuration and replicas ensure high availability and rapid recovery in case of failure or disaster.