Change the Storage Optimization setting for Veeam Backup and Replication 12

Veeam Backup and Replication provides an option to select a different data block size for processing virtual machines, enhancing job performance and storage efficiency. The ideal block size varies based on the chosen storage type for the target and the dimensions of your files.

If you are experiencing a backup performance issues with Veeam Backup & Replication 12, we strongly recommend to set the Storage Optimization to 4 MB setting in each Veeam backup plan you are using with Impossible Cloud Storage.

 

How to change the Storage Optimization setting in Veeam

Step 1: Browse to the backup jobs

Open Veeam Backup and Replication Console and browse to Jobs -> Backup

Step 2: Edit the backup jobs to Impossible Cloud Storage

Find the backup job which is storing data to Impossible Cloud, right click - > Edit

Step 3: Open advanced settings

Browse to the "Storage" tab on the left and click "Advanced" on the bottom right of the window

Step 4: Set the Storage Optimization setting to 4 MB

Browse to the "Storage" tab on the top and select "4 MB" from the "Storage optimization" drop-down menu, then click "OK"

Step 5: Save the updated setting

Click "Finish" to save the changed setting and exit.

Result

The following backup job to Impossible Cloud should use the new setting.

Important note

You may not notice the performance increase immediately. Please allow a few jobs to complete.