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How to add Microsoft Azure Archive Storage Repositories with the Azure archiver appliance at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 8.3

by Cary Sun | Jan 6, 2026 | Azure, Hyper-V, Office365, Veeam

Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 uses the Veeam Azure archiver appliance, a small virtual machine deployed in Azure, to efficiently move backed-up M365 data (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) into Azure Archive Storage (cold tier) for long-term, low-cost retention, minimizing data egress and speeding up copy jobs by processing data locally within Azure.

Fix the public key from the server does not match the provided public key error when upgrading the Linux proxy server at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 8.3

The upgrade failed because the SSH public key fingerprint of the Linux proxy does not match Veeam’s expectations. This typically happens when the proxy’s SSH keys are changed, the server is rebuilt, or the fingerprint stored in Veeam is outdated.

How to Add Microsoft Azure Archive Storage Repositories at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 8.2

In Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 version 8.2, adding a Microsoft Azure Archive Storage repository involves a multi-step wizard within the Backup Infrastructure view. This repository type is specifically designed for long-term retention and supports Backup Copy jobs.

How to add Network Attached Storage (SMB Shares) as Backup Repository at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 8.2

Network Attached Storage can also be used with Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 as a backup repository. These Network Attached Storage devices can be accessed and configured via a shared folder on your computer or any other physical device accessed using the SMB protocol.

How to Adding a Local Directory or Direct Attached Storage as a Backup Repository at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 8.2

To add a local directory or Direct Attached Storage (DAS) as a backup repository in Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, you need to use the Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 console and select the server hosting the storage as a backup proxy.

How to Add Backup Proxy Pools at Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 8.2

Version 8 of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 introduced proxy pools to improve performance and scalability in large installations. By logically combining several backup proxies, a proxy pool enables dynamic load distribution of backup and restore traffic, removing bottlenecks and accelerating processes.