Title: How to Add a Windows 10 Machine as a Backup Repository in Veeam Backup & Replication

As an IT administrator, one of your top priorities is to ensure that your organization’s data is properly backed up and protected against data loss. Veeam Backup & Replication is a powerful backup and recovery solution that can help you achieve this goal. However, adding a Windows 10 machine as a backup repository in Veeam Backup & Replication can sometimes be tricky. In this article, we’ll show you how to add a Windows 10 machine as a backup repository in Veeam Backup & Replication.

Step 1: Enable and Set a Password for the Built-in Administrator Account

If the Windows machine being added to Veeam Backup & Replication is not joined to a domain and is not a server OS, the built-in Administrator account will have to be enabled and a password set for it. Then, that account should be used to add the machine to Veeam Backup & Replication. Here’s how to enable and set a password for the built-in Administrator account in Windows 10:

1. Open the Windows 10 “Start” menu and type “Computer Management” in the search bar. Click on the “Computer Management” app that appears in the search results.
2. In the “Computer Management” window, expand the “Local Users and Groups” folder and select the “Users” folder.
3. Right-click on the “Administrator” account and select “Properties.”
4. On the “General” tab, make sure the “Account is disabled” checkbox is unchecked.
5. Click on the “Set Password” button to set a password for the Administrator account. Follow the prompts to set the password.
6. Close the “Administrator Properties” window and exit the “Computer Management” app.

Step 2: Install Veeam Backup & Replication on the Windows 10 Machine

Before you can add the Windows 10 machine as a backup repository in Veeam Backup & Replication, you’ll need to install the software on the machine. Here’s how to do it:

1. Download the Veeam Backup & Replication software from the Veeam website.
2. Run the installation file and select the “Veeam Backup & Replication” option.
3. Follow the prompts to install the software.

Step 3: Add the Windows 10 Machine as a Backup Repository in Veeam Backup & Replication

Now that you’ve enabled and set a password for the built-in Administrator account and installed Veeam Backup & Replication on the Windows 10 machine, you can add it as a backup repository in Veeam. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Veeam Backup & Replication console on the machine where the software is installed.
2. Click on the “Backup Infrastructure” tab.
3. Right-click on “Backup Repositories” and select “Add Backup Repository.”
4. Follow the prompts to add the Windows 10 machine as a backup repository. When prompted for credentials, use the username and password of the built-in Administrator account that you enabled and set a password for in Step 1.

Conclusion

Adding a Windows 10 machine as a backup repository in Veeam Backup & Replication is a straightforward process, but it requires enabling and setting a password for the built-in Administrator account and installing the software on the machine. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily add a Windows 10 machine as a backup repository in Veeam Backup & Replication and ensure that your organization’s data is properly backed up and protected against data loss.

It’s important to note that if the Windows 10 machine is joined to a domain, or if it is a server OS, the process of adding it as a backup repository in Veeam Backup & Replication will be different. In those cases, you may need to consult the Veeam documentation or reach out to Veeam support for guidance.

With Veeam Backup & Replication, you can rest assured that your organization’s data is being backed up and protected against data loss. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily add a Windows 10 machine as a backup repository and ensure that your data is properly backed up and recoverable in the event of a disaster or data loss.