In this tutorial, we will see how to import backups into Veeam in case you need to access an old repository or import agent backups made on a network share.
Add the repository
1. From the Veeam console, click on BACKUP INFRASTRUCTURE 1 and go on Backup Repositories 2 .
2. Right click in the area of repositories1 and click on Add Backup Repository… 2 .
3. Name the deposit 1 and click on Next 2 .
4. Choose the type of repository 1 and click on Next 2 .
5. Configure the deposit information (access address and login) 1 then click on Next 2 .
6. Click on the button Next 1 .
7. Click on Next 1 .
8. Click on Apply 1 to confirm the addition of the repository.
9. Once the deposit is added, close the wizard by clicking on the Finish button 1 .
10. The repository is added 1 and visible in the list.
Import backups
1. Right click the depot 1 and click on Rescan 2 .
2. Wait while deposit synchronization.
3. Close the window by clicking on Close 1 .
The number of imported items is visible in the window above.
4. To access the imported backups, clickr Home 1 , unfold Backup 2 and click on Disk (imported) 3 to have the list 4 .