Veeam Agent for Linux - veeamsnap and blksnap Extended Linux Distribution Support
This article documents the compatibility of the veeamsnap and blksnap kernel modules with Linux distributions that are not listed within the System Requirements for Veeam Agent for Linux. Veeamsnap and blksnap kernel modules are used both for Volume-Level Backup (except for btrfs volumes) and File-level Backup (except for Snapshot-Less File-Level Backup).
For more information, review the following:
Veeam Agent for Linux - Considerations and Limitations
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2
blksnap kernel module
In addition to the veeamsnap kernel module, Veeam Agent for Linux 6 introduces the blksnap kernel module for use on newer Linux kernels. Both modules are used for the same purpose (snapshot creation).
- Veeamsnap module is supported up to Linux kernel 5.18
- The Blksnap module is supported for Linux kernels starting from 5.10
The default installed module is listed in the Details column for each supported distribution and version.
| Version | Maximum Supported Kernel | VAL Build | Details |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/CentOS | |||
| 9.0-9.1 | 5.14.0-162.23.1.el9_1 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.7 | 4.18.0-425.19.2.el8_7 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 7.0-7.9 | 3.10.0-1160.90.1.el7 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 6.0-6.10 | 2.6.32-754.35.1.el6 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. Please note that RHEL6 reached "End of life" and therefore EPEL repository has archived version 6 packages. If you are looking for dkms package (VAL prerequisite), check: https://archives.fedoraproject.org/pub/archive/epel/6/ See also: https://access.redhat.com/discussions/4768501. |
| Oracle Linux | |||
| 9.0-9.1 (RHCK) |
5.14.0-162.23.1.el9_1 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 . Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 9.0-9.1 (UEK7) |
5.15.0-100.96.32.el9uek | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses blksnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.7 (RHCK) |
4.18.0-425.19.2.el8_7 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.7 (UEK6) |
5.4.17-2136.318.7.1.el8uek | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.7 (UEK7) |
5.15.0-100.96.32.el8uek | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. Note: Building veeamsnap kernel module on Oracle Linux 8 with UEK R7 kernel requires additional steps. For more information refer to KB4394 |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLES) | |||
| 15 SP4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.55 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| 15 SP3 | 5.3.18-150300.59.106 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 15 SP2 | 5.3.18-24.96 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 12 SP5 | 4.12.14-122.147 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media |
| 12 SP4 | 4.12.14-95.54.1 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| openSUSE | |||
| Leap 15.4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.55 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| Leap 15.3 | 5.3.18-150300.59.106 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| Tumbleweed | 6.2.10-1 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com (Agent, kernel module) Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| Ubuntu | |||
| 22.04 | 5.19.0-38 | 6.0.2.1168 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1168 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230412 Also available at repository.veeam.com (Agent, kernel module) Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0
blksnap kernel module
In addition to the veeamsnap kernel module, Veeam Agent for Linux 6 introduces the blksnap kernel module for use on newer Linux kernels. Both modules are used for the same purpose (snapshot creation).
- Veeamsnap module is supported up to Linux kernel 5.18
- The Blksnap module is supported for Linux kernels starting from 5.10
The default installed module is listed in the Details column for each supported distribution and version.
| Version | Maximum Supported Kernel | VAL Build | Details |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/CentOS | |||
| 9.0-9.1 | 5.14.0-162.12.1.el9_1 | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.7 | 4.18.0-425.13.1.el8_7 | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 7.0-7.9 | 3.10.0-1160.83.1.el7 | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 6.0-6.10 | 2.6.32-754.35.1.el6 | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. Please note that RHEL6 reached "End of life" and therefore EPEL repository has archived version 6 packages. If you are looking for dkms package (VAL prerequisite), check: https://archives.fedoraproject.org/pub/archive/epel/6/ See also: https://access.redhat.com/discussions/4768501. |
| Oracle Linux | |||
| 9.0-9.1 | 5.14.0-162.12.1.el9_1 (RHCK) | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 . Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 9.0-9.1 | 5.15.0-7.86.6.1.el9uek (UEK7) | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses blksnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.7 | 4.18.0-425.13.1.el8_7 (RHCK) | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.7 | 5.4.17-2136.311.6.1.el8uek (UEK6) | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.7 | 5.15.0-7.86.6.1.el8uek (UEK7) | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. Note: Building veeamsnap kernel module on Oracle Linux 8 with UEK R7 kernel requires additional steps. For more information refer to KB4394 |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLES) | |||
| 15 SP4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.46.1 | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| 15 SP3 | 5.3.18-150300.59.106 | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 15 SP2 | 5.3.18-24.96 | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 12 SP5 | 4.12.14-122.147 | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media |
| 12 SP4 | 4.12.14-95.54.1 | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| openSUSE | |||
| Leap 15.4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.46 | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| Leap 15.3 | 5.3.18-150300.59.106 | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| Tumbleweed | 6.1.12-1 | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com (Agent, kernel module) Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| Ubuntu | |||
| 22.04 | 5.15.0-60 | 6.0.0.1060 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.0.1060 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 Also available at repository.veeam.com (Agent, kernel module) Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2
| Version | Maximum Supported Kernel | VAL Build | Details |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/CentOS | |||
| 9.0-9.1 |
5.14.0-162.23.1.el9_1 | 5.0.2.4636 | For packages and instructions, please open a support ticket. Note: experimental support. |
| 8.6-8.7 | 4.18.0-425.19.2.el8_7 | 5.0.2.4636 | For packages and instructions, please open a support ticket. Note: experimental support. |
| 8.0-8.5 | 4.18.0-348.20.1.el8_5 | 5.0.2.4567 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4567 Shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20211211. |
| 7.0-7.9 | 3.10.0-1160.88.1.el7 | 5.0.2.4567 | Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4567 Shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20211211. |
| 6.0-6.10 | 2.6.32-754.35.1.el6 | 5.0.2.4567 |
|
| Oracle Linux | |||
| 9.0-9.1 |
5.14.0-162.23.1.el9_1 (RHCK) | 5.0.2.4636 | For packages and instructions, please open a support ticket. Note: experimental support. |
| 5.15.0-100.96.32.el9uek (UEK7) | 5.0.2.4636 | For packages and instructions, please open a support ticket. Note: experimental support. |
|
| 8.6-8.7 |
4.18.0-425.19.2.el8_7 (RHCK) | 5.0.2.4636 | For packages and instructions, please open a support ticket. Note: experimental support. |
| 5.15.0-100.96.32.el8uek (UEK7) |
5.0.2.4636 | For packages and instructions, please open a support ticket. Note: experimental support. |
|
| 5.4.17-2136.318.7.1.el8uek (UEK6) |
5.0.2.4636 | For packages and instructions, please open a support ticket. Note: experimental support. |
|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLES) | |||
| 15 SP4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.55 | 5.0.2.4636 | For packages and instructions, please open a support ticket. |
| openSUSE Leap | |||
| 15.4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.55 | 5.0.2.4636 | For packages and instructions, please open a support ticket. |
| Ubuntu | |||
| 22.04 | 5.15.0-56 | 5.0.2.4567 | Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4567 Shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20211211.
Also available at repository.veeam.com.
Standalone installation is fully functional. For Agent Management with Veeam Backup & Replication, modifications are required. Open a support ticket for assistance. |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.1
| Version | Maximum Supported Kernel | VAL Build | Details |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/CentOS | |||
| 8.0-8.4 | 4.18.0-305.25.1.el8_4 | 5.0.1.4493 |
Veeam Agent for Linux version 5.0.1. Shipped with Backup & Replication 11a GA. |
| 7.0-7.9 | 3.10.0-1160.76.1.el7 | 5.0.1.4493 | Veeam Agent for Linux version 5.0.1. Shipped with Backup & Replication 11a GA. |
| 6.0-6.10 | 2.6.32-754.35.1.el6 | 5.0.1.4493 | Veeam Agent for Linux version 5.0.1. Shipped with Backup & Replication 11a GA. Please note that RHEL6 reached "End of life" and therefore EPEL repository has archived version 6 packages. If you are looking for dkms package (VAL prerequisite), check https://archives.fedoraproject.org/pub/archive/epel/6/ See also https://access.redhat.com/discussions/4768501. |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0
| Version | Maximum Supported Kernel | VAL Build | Details |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/CentOS | |||
| 8.4 | 4.18.0-305.25.1.el8_4 | 5.0.0.4325 |
Known issue: deployment via Agent Management fails. |
| 8.0-8.3 | 4.18.0-240.22.1.el8_3 | 5.0.0.4318 |
Veeam Agents for Linux version 5.0. Shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0 GA. |
| 7.0-7.9 | 3.10.0-1160.76.1.el7 | 5.0.0.4325 | Known issue: deployment via Agent Management fails. |
| 6.0-6.10 | 2.6.32-754.35.1.el6 | 5.0.0.4318 | Veeam Agents for Linux version 5.0. Shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0 GA. Please note that RHEL6 reached "End of life" and therefore EPEL repository has archived version 6 packages. If you are looking for dkms package (VAL prerequisite), check https://archives.fedoraproject.org/pub/archive/epel/6/ See also https://access.redhat.com/discussions/4768501. |
Veeam Agent for Linux 4.0.1
| Version | Maximum Supported Kernel | VAL Build | Details |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/CentOS | |||
| 8.3 | 4.18.0-240.22.1.el8_3 | 4.0.1.2372 | Shipped with Backup & Replication 10.0.1.4854 P20201202. Get packages for standalone installations from veeam.com. |
| 8.0-8.2 | 4.18.0-193.28.1.el8_2 | 4.0.1.2365 | Veeam Agents for Linux version 4.0.1. Also shipped with Backup & Replication v10a. |
| 7.9 | 3.10.0-1160.76.1.el7 | 4.0.1.2365 | Veeam Agents for Linux version 4.0.1. Also shipped with Backup & Replication v10a. |
| 7.0-7.8 | 3.10.0-1127.19.1.el7 |
4.0.1.2365 | Veeam Agents for Linux version 4.0.1. Also shipped with Backup & Replication v10a. |
| 6.x | 2.6.32-754.35.1.el6 | 4.0.1.2372 | Shipped with Backup & Replication 10.0.1.4854 P20201202. Get packages for standalone installations from veeam.com. |
Veeam Agent for Linux 4
| Version | Maximum Supported Kernel | VAL Build | Details |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/CentOS | |||
| 8.0-8.1 | 4.18.0-147.8.1.el8_1 | 4.0.0.1961 | Veeam Agents for Linux version 4 GA build. Also shipped with Backup & Replication v10 GA. |
| 7.0-7.9 | 3.10.0-1160.76.1.el7 | 4.0.0.1961 | Veeam Agents for Linux version 4 GA build. Also shipped with Backup & Replication v10 GA. |
| 6.x | 2.6.32-754.29.2.el6 | 4.0.0.1961 | Veeam Agents for Linux version 4 GA build. Also shipped with Backup & Replication v10 GA. |
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