veeam daily monitoring

1. Job Status Monitoring

Review the status of all scheduled backup jobs.

Check for any job failures or warnings.

Verify the completion time of each job.

Confirm that the jobs meet the defined RPO (Recovery Point Objective).

Here are some additional steps that could be included in the "1. Job Status Monitoring" section of your Veeam daily monitoring checklist

Ensure that all backup jobs are running on their scheduled frequency

Monitor for any changes in job duration that may indicate potential issues

Check for any skipped files or data that was not backed up

Review the success rate of backup jobs over the past week/month to identify trends

Confirm that all necessary VMs are included in the backup jobs

Validate that the backup jobs are using the correct retention policies

Check the resource utilization on the backup server during job execution

Monitor for any performance alerts related to backup jobs

Review any manual interventions or changes made to job configurations

Ensure that the backup jobs are compliant with organizational policies and standards

Document any anomalies or issues encountered during the monitoring process

Confirm that the backup jobs are targeting the correct backup repository

These steps will help ensure comprehensive monitoring of the backup job status and enhance the overall health of your backup environment

2. Backup Repository Health

Inspect the available storage space in backup repositories.

Check for any errors in repository health reports.

Review the integrity of backup files (e.g., using SureBackup).

Ensure that any deduplication and compression processes are functioning properly.

3. VM Health Checks

Verify the status of VMs being backed up.

Ensure that the VMs are powered on and accessible.

Check for any changes in VM configurations that may affect backups.

Review application-aware processing settings for critical VMs.

4. Notifications and Alerts

Review email notifications for any alerts from Veeam.

Ensure that alert thresholds are set appropriately.

Confirm that the alerting system is functioning correctly.

Address any outstanding alerts or issues.

5. Log Review

Check the Veeam logs for any abnormal entries.

Review job logs for detailed error messages if failures occurred.

Ensure that log retention policies are being followed.

Document any recurring issues for further investigation.

6. Documentation and Reporting

Update any necessary documentation regarding backup policies or procedures.

Generate daily reports summarizing job statuses and issues.

Share reports with the relevant stakeholders.

Schedule a team review of the monitoring results if needed.

7. System Updates and Maintenance

Check for any available updates for Veeam software.

Review the status of the underlying infrastructure (servers, storage, etc.).

Plan for any necessary maintenance windows if updates are required.

Ensure that all components are compliant with the latest best practices.

8. Backup Testing

Schedule and perform periodic restore tests to validate backups.

Document the results of any restore tests conducted.

Review and adjust backup strategies based on testing outcomes.

Ensure that all critical data is included in the test restores.

By following this checklist daily, you can ensure that your Veeam backup environment is healthy and functioning optimally.