With version 9.5u4, a new feature has been added to Veeam which is the Export Backup.
The export backup is used to extract (export) files from a backup, a restore point of a virtual machine.
This feature can, for example, make it possible to extract from a backup chain a virtual machine that is deleted but that one wishes to keep to one side.
This makes it possible to export a backup of an application server an old version that one might need for consultation.
Export a backup
1. From the Veeam Console, click Export Backup 1 to launch the assistant.
2. Click Add 1 to open the list of available backups.
3. Select Computer Backup 1 and click Add 2 .
4. optional – it is possible to select a particular restore point, by default the last point will be used. Select the backup 1 and click on Point 2 .
5. optional – Select save point 1 and click OK 2 .
6. Click Next 1 .
It is possible to configure a retention time for an automatic export deletion.
7. Indicate a reason if necessary and click Next 1 .
8. Click Finish 1 to start the Export Backup.
9. Wait while extracting the backup …
10. When the export is complete, click Close 1 .
11. Go to Disk (Imported) 1 to access export 2 .
The files are physically located on the repository in a folder with the name of the extraction.
Conclusion
This new feature allows you to keep a backup of a computer at a specific time.
It is now easy to keep a virtual machine or a computer that is no longer running.