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 6.1.2
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.1.2 introduces support for the following Linux Distributions:
- Rocky Linux 9.3 and 9.4
- Alma Linux 9.3 and 9.4
In addition to the veeamsnap kernel module, Veeam Agent for Linux 6 introduced 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*Only CentOS 7.x is supported. / Rocky / AlmaOnly Rocky/Alma 9.3 and higher are supported. | |||
| 9.0-9.4 | 5.14.0-427.31.1.el9_4 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.10 | 4.18.0-553.16.1.el8_10 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 7.0-7.9 | 3.10.0-1160.119.1.el7 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 6.4-6.10 | 2.6.32-754.53.1 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com 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 the dkms package (a VAL prerequisite), check: https://archives.fedoraproject.org/pub/archive/epel/6/ |
| Oracle Linux | |||
| 9.0-9.4 (RHCK) |
5.14.0-427.31.1.el9_4 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 9.0-9.4 (UEK7) |
5.15.0-209.161.7.2 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.10 (RHCK) |
4.18.0-553.16.1.el8_10 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 8.5-8.10 (UEK7) |
5.15.0-209.161.7.2 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. Note: Building the veeamsnap kernel module on Oracle Linux 8 with UEK R7 kernel requires additional steps. For more information, refer to KB4394 |
| 8.1-8.10 (UEK6) |
5.4.17-2136.334.6.1 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 7.7-7.9 (UEK6) |
5.4.17-2136.334.6.1 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 7.5-7.9 (UEK5) |
4.14.35-1902.300.11 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 7.1-7.9 (UEK4) |
4.1.12-112.16.4 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 6.8-6.10 (UEK4) |
4.1.12-124.16.4 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLES) | |||
| 15 SP5 | 5.14.21-150500.55.73 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on an available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| 15 SP4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.100 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on an available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| 15 SP3 | 5.3.18-150300.59.106.1 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 15 SP2 | 5.3.18-24.96.1 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 12 SP5 | 4.12.14-122.225 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 12 SP4 | 4.12.14-95.54.1 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| openSUSE | |||
| Leap 15.5 | 5.14.21-150500.55.73 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on an available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| Leap 15.4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.100 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on an available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| Leap 15.3 | 5.3.18-150300.59.106 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| Tumbleweed | 6.8.9-1 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com (Agent, kernel module) Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on an available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| Ubuntu | |||
| 22.04 | 5.15.0-119 | 6.1.2.1781 |
6.1.2.1781 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.2.172 Also available at repository.veeam.com (Agent, kernel module) Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.1
In addition to the veeamsnap kernel module, Veeam Agent for Linux 6 introduced 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*Only CentOS 7.x is supported. | |||
| 9.3-9.4 | 5.14.0-427.20.1.el9_4 | 6.1.0.1498 | This kernel is supported using a patch available from Veeam Support. Please create a support case to request it. Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 9.0-9.3 | 5.14.0-362.13.1.el9_3 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.10 | 4.18.0-553.5.1.el8_10 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 7.0-7.9 | 3.10.0-1160.118.1.el7 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 6.4-6.10 | 2.6.32-754.53.1 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com 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 the dkms package (a VAL prerequisite), check: https://archives.fedoraproject.org/pub/archive/epel/6/ |
| Oracle Linux | |||
| 9.0-9.3 (RHCK) |
5.14.0-362.13.1.el9_3 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 9.0-9.3 (UEK7) |
5.15.0-205.149.5.1 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.8 (RHCK) |
4.18.0-513.9.1.el8_9 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 8.5-8.9 (UEK7) |
5.15.0-205.149.5.1 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. Note: Building the veeamsnap kernel module on Oracle Linux 8 with UEK R7 kernel requires additional steps. For more information, refer to KB4394 |
| 8.1-8.9 (UEK6) |
5.4.17-2136.330.7.1 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 7.7-7.9 (UEK6) |
5.4.17-2136.330.7.1 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 7.5-7.9 (UEK5) |
4.14.35-1902.300.11 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 7.1-7.9 (UEK4) |
4.1.12-112.16.4 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 6.8-6.10 (UEK4) |
4.1.12-124.16.4 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLES) | |||
| 15 SP5 | 5.14.21-150500.55.52 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on an available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| 15 SP4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.100 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on an available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| 15 SP3 | 5.3.18-150300.59.106.1 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 15 SP2 | 5.3.18-24.96.1 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 12 SP5 | 4.12.14-122.201 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 12 SP4 | 4.12.14-95.54.1 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| openSUSE | |||
| Leap 15.5 | 5.14.21-150500.55.52 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on an available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| Leap 15.4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.100 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on an available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| Leap 15.3 | 5.3.18-150300.59.106 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| Tumbleweed | 6.7.2-1 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com (Agent, kernel module) Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on an available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| Ubuntu | |||
| 22.04 | 5.15.0-105 | 6.1.0.1498 |
6.1.0.1498 initially shipped with Backup & Replication 12.1.0.2131 Also available at repository.veeam.com (Agent, kernel module) Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3
In addition to the veeamsnap kernel module, Veeam Agent for Linux 6 introduced 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*Only CentOS 7.x is supported. | |||
| 9.3 | 5.14.0-362.13.1.el9_3 | 6.0.3.1228 |
To acquire Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1228 packages and instructions, please open a support ticket.
Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 9.0-9.2 | 5.14.0-284.25.1.el9_2 | 6.0.3.1221 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221
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| 8.9 | 4.18.0-513.11.1.el8_9 | 6.0.3.1228 |
To acquire Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1228 packages and instructions, please open a support ticket.
Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.8 | 4.18.0-477.21.1.el8_8 | 6.0.3.1221 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230718 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 7.0-7.9 | 3.10.0-1160.108.1.el7 | 6.0.3.1221 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230718 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 6.0-6.10 | 2.6.32-754.50.1.el6 | 6.0.3.1221 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221
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| Oracle Linux | |||
| 9.0-9.2 (RHCK) |
5.14.0-284.25.1.el9_2 | 6.0.3.1221 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221
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| 9.0-9.2 (UEK7) |
5.15.0-202.135.2 | 6.0.3.1221 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221
|
| 8.0-8.8 (RHCK) |
4.18.0-477.21.1.el8_8 | 6.0.3.1221 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221
|
| 8.0-8.7 (UEK6) |
5.4.17-2136.327.2 | 6.0.3.1221 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221
|
| 8.0-8.8 (UEK7) |
5.15.0-202.135.2 | 6.0.3.1221 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221
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| 7.0-7.9 (UEK6) |
5.4.17-2136.327.2 | 6.0.3.1221 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221
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| SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLES) | |||
| 15 SP5 | 5.14.21-150500.55.44 | 6.0.3.1221 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221
Also available at repository.veeam.com
|
| 15 SP4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.100 | 6.0.3.1221 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221
|
| 15 SP3 | 5.3.18-150300.59.106.1 | 6.0.3.1221 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230718 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 15 SP2 | 5.3.18-24.96.1 | 6.0.3.1221 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230718 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 12 SP5 | 4.12.14-122.189 | 6.0.3.1221 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221
Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| 12 SP4 | 4.12.14-95.54.1 | 6.0.3.1221 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230718 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the veeamsnap kernel module. |
| openSUSE | |||
| Leap 15.5 | 5.14.21-150500.55.44 | 6.0.3.1221 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221
Also available at repository.veeam.com |
| Leap 15.4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.100 | 6.0.3.1221 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230718 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. Note: Known issue prevents recovery media patching. For more information on an available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| Leap 15.3 | 5.3.18-150300.59.106 | 6.0.3.1221 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230718 Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| Tumbleweed | 6.2.10-1 | 6.0.3.1221 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230718 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 an available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| Ubuntu | |||
| 22.04 | 5.15.0-92 | 6.0.3.1221 | Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.3.1221 Shipped with Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0.0.1420 P20230718 Also available at repository.veeam.com (Agent, kernel module) Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2
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*Only CentOS 7.x is supported. | |||
| 9.0-9.2 | 5.14.0-284.25.1.el9_2 | 6.0.2.1173 | To acquire Veeam Agent for Linux 6.0.2.1173 packages and instructions, please open a support ticket. Also available at repository.veeam.com Recovery media Uses the blksnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.8 | 4.18.0-477.21.1.el8_8 | 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 | 3.10.0-1160.108.1.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 | 2.6.32-754.50.1.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 a dkms package (VAL prerequisite), check: https://archives.fedoraproject.org/pub/archive/epel/6/ See also: https://access.redhat.com/discussions/4768501. |
| Oracle Linux | |||
| 9.0-9.2 (RHCK) |
5.14.0-284.25.1.el9_2 | 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 the blksnap kernel module. |
| 8.0-8.8 (RHCK) |
4.18.0-477.21.1.el8_8 | 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) |
5.4.17-2136.327.2 | 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. |
| 8.0-8.8 (UEK7) |
5.15.0-202.135.2 | 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 the veeamsnap kernel module on Oracle Linux 8 with UEK R7 kernel requires additional steps. For more information, refer to KB4394 |
| 7.0-7.9 (UEK6) |
5.4.17-2136.327.2 | 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. |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLES) | |||
| 15 SP4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.100 | 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 an available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| 15 SP3 | 5.3.18-150300.59.106.1 | 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. |
| 15 SP2 | 5.3.18-24.96.1 | 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. |
| 12 SP5 | 4.12.14-122.189 | 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 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 | 5.14.21-150400.24.100 | 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 an 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 an available workaround, refer to KB4183 |
| Ubuntu | |||
| 22.04 | 5.15.0-92 | 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
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*Only CentOS 7.x is supported. | |||
| 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. |
| 8.0-8.8 | 4.18.0-477.21.1.el8_8 | 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 | 3.10.0-1160.108.1.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 | 2.6.32-754.50.1.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 (RHCK) |
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. |
| 9.0-9.1 (UEK7) |
5.15.0-7.86.6.1.el9uek | 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. |
| 8.0-8.8 (RHCK) |
4.18.0-477.21.1.el8_8 | 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. |
| 8.0-8.8 (UEK7) |
5.15.0-202.135.2 | 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 |
| 8.0-8.7 (UEK6) |
5.4.17-2136.327.2 | 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 (UEK6) |
5.4.17-2136.327.2 | 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. |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLES) | |||
| 15 SP4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.100 | 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 | 5.3.18-150300.59.106.1 | 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. |
| 15 SP2 | 5.3.18-24.96.1 | 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. |
| 12 SP5 | 4.12.14-122.189 | 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 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 | 5.14.21-150400.24.100 | 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 | 5.15.0-92 | 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. |
End of Life Versions
All Veeam Agent for Linux builds listed below have reached End-of-Support.
The information below is retained for historical reference only.
Any customer operating a version listed below is strongly encouraged to upgrade to the latest version.
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2
As of March 1, 2024, Veeam Agent for Linux 5.x is no longer supported.
On March 14, 2024, a final update, Cumulative Patch P20240304, was released for Veeam Backup & Replication 11a. This update included a new build of Veeam Agent for Linux. Veeam Backup & Replication 11a, P20240304, is provided as a courtesy to customers who wish to continue using Veeam Backup & Replication 11a for an extended time.
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4707 is only available with Veeam Backup & Replication 11a P20240304. The table below has been updated to reflect the compatibility introduced by this new version of Veeam Agent for Linux.
CRITICAL: If you choose to install 11a P20240304, you will not be able to upgrade to version 12.1 until the next minor update, 12.1.2, is available (scheduled to be released in Q2 2024).
We strongly recommend that all customers use actively supported versions of Veeam products.
| Version | Maximum Supported Kernel | VAL Build | Details |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) / CentOS*Only CentOS 7.x is supported. | |||
| 9.0-9.3 |
5.14.0-362.24.1.el9_3 | 5.0.2.4707 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4707 shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20240304. |
| 8.6-8.9 | 4.18.0-513.18.1.el8_9 | 5.0.2.4707 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4707 shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20240304. |
| 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 | 3.10.0-1160.114.2.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 | 2.6.32-754.50.1.el6 | 5.0.2.4567 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4567 shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20211211.
|
| Oracle Linux | |||
| 9.0-9.3 |
5.14.0-362.24.1.el9_3 (RHCK) |
5.0.2.4707 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4707 shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20240304. |
| 5.15.0-204.147.6.2.el9uek (UEK7) |
5.0.2.4707 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4707 shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20240304. |
|
| 8.6-8.9 |
4.18.0-513.18.1.el8_9 (RHCK) |
5.0.2.4707 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4707 shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20240304. |
| 5.15.0-204.147.6.2.el8uek (UEK7) |
5.0.2.4707 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4707 shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20240304. |
|
| 5.4.17-2136.329.3.1.el8uek (UEK6) |
5.0.2.4707 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4707 shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20240304. |
|
| 7.0-7.9 |
5.4.17-2136.329.3.1.el7uek (UEK6) |
5.0.2.4567 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4567 shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20211211. |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLES) | |||
| 15 SP5 | 5.14.21-150500.55.52 | 5.0.2.4707 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4707 shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20240304. |
| 15 SP4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.100 | 5.0.2.4707 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4707 shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20240304. |
| 15 SP3 | 5.3.18-150300.59.106.1 | 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. |
| 15 SP2 | 5.3.18-24.96.1 | 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. |
| 12 SP5 | 4.12.14-122.194 | 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. |
| openSUSE Leap | |||
| 15.5 | 5.14.21-150500.55.52 | 5.0.2.4707 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4707 shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20240304. |
| 15.4 | 5.14.21-150400.24.100 | 5.0.2.4707 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4707 shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20240304. |
| 15.3 | 5.3.18-150300.59.106 | 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. |
| Ubuntu | |||
| 22.04 | 5.15.0-101 | 5.0.2.4707 |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.2.4707 shipped with Backup & Replication 11.0.1.1261 P20240304. |
Veeam Agent for Linux 5.0.1
| Version | Maximum Supported Kernel | VAL Build | Details |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) / CentOS*Only CentOS 7.x is supported. | |||
| 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*Only CentOS 7.x is supported. | |||
| 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. |
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