Alarasheed Blog · December 9, 2023 0

Upgrading to Veeam Backup & Replication v12, build 12.1

I previously shared my experience when I installed Veeam Backup & Replication v12, build 12.0.0.1420.

v12.1 received a lot of attention during the Veeam 100 Summit, and I highly suggest you review the content that was shared here, but also check out the links found at the bottom of that post from fellow Veeam Vanguards!

It’s now time to upgrade to build 12.1 (the image below is from my current Veeam Backup & Replication Server):

Veeam Backup & Replication v12, build 12.0.0.1420

Once the ISO has been downloaded, you’ll then need to mount it. As my good friend Nico Stein mentioned in his blog post linked at the bottom of this post, it’s always a good practice to capture a backup of your Veeam config first, and also ensure no backup jobs are running before you begin with the upgrade.

Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1 ISO

Once the ISO has been mounted, please double-click Setup:

Mounted ISO

Next, select Upgrade:

Veeam Data Platform 23H2

Select Veeam Backup & Replication 12.1 to begin the upgrade process:

Veeam Backup & Replication 12.1

Followed by Upgrade Veeam Backup & Replication:

Upgrade Veeam Backup & Replication

Accept the License Agreement:

License Agreement

At the Upgrade window, I selected Next to proceed:

Upgrade

Select your desired option at the License window, and then select Next to proceed:

License

A System Configuration Check is conducted:

System Configuration Check

Select your desired Service Account and then select Next:

Service Account

Select your desired Database and then select Next:

Database

If prompted, select Yes to proceed:

Veeam Backup & Replication Setup

Select Upgrade at the Ready to Upgrade window to proceed:

Ready to Upgrade

The upgrade will proceed and will go through the various steps. My upgrade took roughly 20 minutes but keep in mind, I have a relatively small environment so the time may vary for yours:

Upgrading Veeam Backup & Replication

The upgrade is a success and the v12.1 is reflected in the image below:

Build 12.1.0.2131

If you’re interesting in learning more about this upgrade from fellow Veeam Vanguards, please click on the links below:

If you’re interested in anything related to Veeam on my blog, please click on this link.

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