How to backup veeam configuration database?

Backing up the Veeam configuration database is a critical task for any sysadmin. The easiest and recommended way is to use the built-in Veeam Backup Configuration tool. You can find it in your Veeam Backup & Replication console under the menu "Configuration Backup". It will guide you through setting up a schedule and location (like a network share or cloud storage) to automatically export your entire configuration, including all backup job settings, to a single encrypted file. Make sure this backup file itself is included in a separate backup job! It's your lifeline for a disaster recovery scenario.

From a technical perspective, the Veeam configuration is stored in a Microsoft SQL database. While the built-in tool is best for most, you can also perform a native SQL Server backup of the VeeamBackup database. However, this method is more manual and doesn't automatically handle encryption or provide the same streamlined restore process. I'd only recommend this if you have specific compliance requirements that demand it. For 99% of users, sticking with the official configuration backup feature is the safest and most reliable path. Don't forget to test restoring from it periodically!