Challenge
This article describes Veeam Agent for Linux support of different kernel versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its derivatives.Cause
Last-minute kernel patches for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its derivatives may cause Veeam Agent for Linux to go unstable (veeam.com/kb2786).
| RHEL version | Kernel supported up to | VAL build | Comments |
| 8.1 | 4.18.0-147 | 3.0.2.1193 | For packages and instructions please open a support ticket. |
| 8.0 | 4.18.0-80.7.2 | 3.0.2.1185 | For standalone installations you can obtain build 3.0.2.1185 from veeam.com. For managed installations the build is shipped with Backup & Replication v.9.5 update 4b (9.5.4.2866). For details on Backup & Replication 9.5.4.2866 please refer to kb2970. |
| 7.7 and later | 3.10.0-1062 or newer | 3.0.2.1190 | For standalone installations you can obtain build 3.0.2.1190 from repository.veeam.com. For instructions on how to deploy build 3.0.2.1190 on installations managed by Backup & Replication please refer to Veeam Agent Management Guide. |
| 7.0 - 7.6 | 3.10.0-957.27.2 | 3.0.2.1185 | For standalone installations you can obtain build 3.0.2.1185 from veeam.com. For managed installations the build is shipped with Backup & Replication v.9.5 update 4b (9.5.4.2866). For details on Backup & Replication 9.5.4.2866 please refer to kb2970. |
| 6.x | 2.6.32-754.18.2 | 3.0.2.1185 | For standalone installations you can obtain build 3.0.2.1185 from veeam.com. For managed installations the build is shipped with Backup & Replication v.9.5 update 4b (9.5.4.2866). For details on Backup & Replication 9.5.4.2866 please refer to kb2970. |