How to add the network attached storage (SMB shares) as a backup repository in Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v6

Network Attached Storage can also be a backup repository with Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365. These Network Attached Storage devices can be accessed and configured through a shared folder on your computer or through any other physical device that supports the SMB protocol.

How to add a backup proxy server’s local directory as a backup repository in Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v6.0

The following backup repositories can be added to the infrastructure with Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365:

Backup proxy server’s local directory.
Direct Attached Storage is connected to the backup proxy server.
Storage Area Network.
Network Attached Storage (SMB shares version 3.0 or later)

How to configure notification with Free SendGrid account of Azure for Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

You can configure the SendGrid account as an SMTP relay for notification settings if you want Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 to send email notifications about backup job results.

Fix SmtpClientAuthentication is disabled for the Tenant error at Veeam Notifications

If you are going to use Microsoft 365 email account for Veeam Notifications, it happened that SmtpClientAuthentication is disabled for the Tenant error. Today I will show you how to fix it.

How to add Microsoft Azure Archive Storage Repository with Azure archiver appliance at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

The Azure archiver appliance is a small auxiliary machine in Microsoft Azure that is deployed and configured automatically by Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365. Veeam services that Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 installs on the Azure archiver appliance compress data passed through. This helps reduce network traffic and increase the speed of backup copy.

How to add Microsoft Azure Archive Storage Repository without Azure archiver appliance at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 supports different Azure storage account types for standard and premium performance tiers. Tables in this section list the supported storage account types.

Azure Active Directory Synchronization Migration to MS Graph API at Mimecast

Microsoft is ending support for the Azure Active Directory Graph API. To allow for continued service, if your application providers migrate all Azure Active Directory Synchronization integrations to the MS Graph API, you need to change your API permissions.

Fixed access is denied connecting outlook.office365.com error at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

If you try to add an organization with modern authentication and legacy protocols or basic authentication at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 but failed, the error message is ” Connect to PowerShell: Connecting to remote server outlook.office365.com failed with the following error message: Access is denied”.

How to install Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v6.0 Cumulative Patches P20220413

Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v6 cumulative patches P20220413 Released on May 5, 2022. This cumulative patch includes the new features, enhancements, and fixes for the original V6 builds.

How to add Backup Proxy Servers for Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v6

Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 use backup proxy servers to leverage network when backup or restore data. The Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 manager server is the default local backup proxy server.

Fix access is denied connecting to outlook.office365.com error at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

If you try to add organization at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, it happens Connect to PowerShell: Connecting to remote server outlook.office365.com failed with the following error message: Access is denied error, that’s because Microsoft begin disabling Basic authentication for Outlook, EWS, RPS, POP, IMAP, and EAS protocols in Exchange Online.

How to add organization with Basic Authentication at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

You are required to provide a username and password to authenticate to your Microsoft 365 organization if you add an organization using the basic authentication method.
I won’t recommend adding organization with basic authentication, Microsoft announced that effective October 1, 2022, we will begin disabling Basic authentication for Outlook, EWS, RPS, POP, IMAP, and EAS protocols in Exchange Online. SMTP Auth will also be disabled if it is not being used.

How to add organizations with Modern Authentication and Legacy Protocols at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

You will use both Veeam Backup account and Azure AD application for authentication if you add an organization using the modern authentication method with legacy protocols allowed. Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 uses Veeam Backup account and an application to establish a connection to your Microsoft 365 organizations with disabled security defaults and maintain data transfer during backup and restore sessions.

How to add organization with modern app-only authentication and use an existing Azure AD application at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

When you add an organization using the modern app-only authentication method, you are required to provide Azure AD application settings. Please reference following link to create and configure Azure AD Application permissions.

How to configure Azure AD Application Permissions for Modern Authentication and Legacy Protocols Authentication of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 Modern Authentication and Legacy Protocols Authentication requires that you grant permissions to Azure AD applications to back up and restore data from/to your Microsoft 365 organizations.

How to configure Azure AD Application Permissions for Modern App-Only Authentication of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

When you add organization using the modern app-only authentication method, the permissions for Azure AD applications that are granted automatically by Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365.
Anyway, if you prefer to use a custom application of your own, make sure to grant all the permissions as below.

How to configure service account permissions required for Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365

You are required to provide a username and password to authenticate to your Microsoft 365 organization if you add an organization using the basic authentication or Modern Authentication and Legacy Protocols method.
I won’t recommend adding organization with basic authentication, Microsoft announced that effective October 1, 2022, they will begin disabling Basic authentication for Outlook, EWS, RPS, POP, IMAP, and EAS protocols in Exchange Online. SMTP Auth will also be disabled if it is not being used.

How to add organization with Modern app-only authentication and register a new Azure AD application automically for Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365

When you add an organization using the modern app-only authentication method, you are required to provide Azure AD application settings. Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 uses such an application to establish a connection to your Microsoft 365 organizations with enabled security defaults and maintain data transfer during backup and restore sessions.