# Veeam Backup

## Connection Requirements

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### IP

The IP address of the Veeam Backup server you want to connect to. Requests will be directed to this address.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Port

Port number to connect (optional, default: 9419).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Username

Username to authenticate against the Veeam Backup server.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Password

Password associated with the above username for Veeam Backup authentication.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### API Version

Specify the Veeam Backup API version to be used for communication (default: 1.2-rev0).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Is Secure?

Select this if the connection should be established over HTTPS.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
🔵 **Backup Administrator**\
To access and operate on Veeam Backup resources through the REST API, the user must have one of the following roles: Token retrieval is allowed for all roles, but resource-specific actions require the appropriate permissions.

* Backup Administrator
* Backup Operator
* Restore Operator
* Backup Viewer
* Tape Operator
  {% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
⚠️ **Attention**\
Please perform a **connection test** to ensure there is a valid connection to the host.\
When the discovery operation is finalized, you will be able to see the details on the **Assets** page.
{% endhint %}


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