What’s the Best Way to Learn Veeam for Beginners?

Honestly, I learned by just diving in and making mistakes. It took a while, but you gradually get the hang of it. You might feel a bit lost at first, but experimenting will help you reach that "not bad" level. Don't hesitate to check out the Veeam Backup and Replication videos on YouTube; they've got some great tutorials.

For a hands-on approach, imagine various scenarios you might face, like restoring a corrupted database or specific user files from an older backup. Try to replicate those situations with Veeam to get a feel for how it works. Just start clicking around and you'll pick things up quickly!

Starting with the official Veeam documentation is a solid choice. It's well-structured and covers a lot of ground. If your company is a Veeam partner, check out the ProPartner portal for guided labs that can help you get started. You can also download the Veeam Backup & Replication ISO for free and experiment in a test setup if you have the resources.

I found the Veeam community edition super helpful for getting familiar with the interface and features. Just play around in the test environment, it’s pretty intuitive once you start! And remember, most settings are easy to revert, so explore and don’t be afraid to click around.

Definitely don't shy away from YouTube. There are plenty of walkthroughs that cover different aspects of Veeam. Also, if you encounter any issues, you can raise a ticket with Veeam support — they've always been pretty responsive for me.