

When a new backup session starts, Veeam Backup & Replication performs the following actions: Veeam Data Movers communicate with each other and maintain a stable connection. Veeam Backup & Replication uses two-service architecture - one Veeam Data Mover controls interaction with the source host, and the other one controls interaction with the backup repository. Veeam Backup & Replication collects VM data, transforms and transports it to target with the help of Veeam Data Movers. Veeam Backup & Replication processes VM data in multiple cycles, moving VM data over the data pipe block by block.

The source host and backup repository produce two terminal points for the data flow. Gateway serverĪll backup infrastructure components that are engaged in the job make up a data pipe.One or more source hosts with associated datastores.

Veeam Backup & Replication uses the following components for the backup process:
