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Veeam Agent - Configure a backup policy

  1. Sign in to the Veeam Service Provider Console, then go to Configuration > Templates > Backup Policies.
  2. Choose the policy that matches the device: Server (Cloud) for a server operating system, or Workstation (Cloud) for a desktop or laptop.
  3. Select the policy, choose Copy, and give the copy a clear name, such as Server custom.
  4. Leave Operation mode set to Server or Workstation, based on the policy you copied.
  5. Set Backup mode to Entire computer.
  6. Set Destination to Veeam Cloud Connect Repository.
  7. Under Cloud Repository, configure retention to meet your requirements. For example, for one year of retention, use 28 daily restore points, four weekly full backups, 12 monthly full backups, and one yearly full backup.
  8. Go to Advanced Settings > Storage > Encryption, then enable backup file encryption.
  9. Create a strong encryption password and store it securely, such as in a password manager.
  10. Under Backup quota, select Use sub-tenant accounts for each agent and set the quota to unlimited.
  11. Set the cache option to No cache.
  12. For server policies, enable application-aware processing under Guest processing.
  13. Set the backup schedule to meet your requirements, then save the policy.
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