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Microsoft Defender scanning a 4TB .vbk file is a g

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:40:59 +0000

Microsoft Defender scanning a 4TB .vbk file is a great way to kill your backup performance. I got tired of manually adding the 50+ exclusions from KB1999 every time I built a server. So I scripted it. Smartly. buff.ly/LIl0mfN #VeeamCommunity #Veeam #MVPBuzz #PowerShell

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Automating Veeam Defender Exclusions

A role-aware PowerShell script that automates Microsoft Defender exclusions for Veeam Backup & Replication infrastructure using KB1999 recommendations.

It’s the little things that win me over. In Veeam

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:30:15 +0000

It’s the little things that win me over. In #Veeam v13, the #VBR console finally handles its own updates. No more digging for ISOs or manual installs after patching the server. Just connect, click update, and you’re back in. Huge time saver for the lab. #VeeamCommunity #MVPBuzz

Just knocked out a full VBR appliance patch before

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:51:20 +0000

Just knocked out a full #VBR appliance patch before my coffee even got cold. ☕️

Under 10 minutes to hit v13.0.1.1071. No RDP, no mounting ISOs, and zero Windows Update drama. It’s hard to justify sticking with the Windows install for the lab after seeing this.

#VeeamCommunity #MVPBuzz #VSA #Veeam

Love the VDC Vault UI, but sometimes you just need

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:49:43 +0000

Love the VDC Vault UI, but sometimes you just need raw data for Excel?

I built a Chrome Extension to export tenant stats & storage usage directly to CSV. Handy for billing/chargeback workflows.

Details on how it works here: buff.ly/Vv5qldX

#VeeamCommunity #MVPBuzz #Veeam #VeeamDataCloud

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Exporting Veeam Data Cloud Vault Data to CSV

How to export VDC Vault tenant usage, subscription limits, and storage statistics using a custom Chrome Extension.

A new patch 8.0.0.376 for Veeam Backup for Azure a

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:30:21 +0000

A new patch (8.0.0.376) for #Veeam Backup for #Azure addresses critical bugs, including data corruption risks and failed infrastructure rescans, while enhancing API handling to reduce Azure costs. More details: buff.ly/HzzqemR #VeeamVanguard #Veeam100 #VeeamCommunity #MVPBuzz

🔗 https://buff.ly/HzzqemR

Happy to share I've been renewed as a Microsoft MV

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:28:46 +0000

Happy to share I’ve been renewed as a Microsoft MVP for Hyper-V & Azure Hybrid & Migration. My drive is always solving problems & sharing insights. This is a cool recognition of that work, and I appreciate it! #MVPBuzz #MicrosoftMVP

Okay, okay, I'm here! 😄 Part 2 of my homelab upgra

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:16:08 +0000

Okay, okay, I’m here! 😄 Part 2 of my homelab upgrade is finally live. Turns out writing about hardware takes longer than racking it… who knew? Check out my journey (and the server shenanigans) here: bcthomas.com/2025/03/upgr… #homelab #VeeamVanguard #MVPBuzz #sysadmin

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Upgrading My Homelab: Choosing and Building the Right Hardware

Learn from my experience upgrading my homelab hardware! This post details the research, comparisons, and build process, including a surprising server acquisition and insights for your own DIY projects.

Is your homelab ready for the future? Mine wasn’t,

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:03:44 +0000

Is your homelab ready for the future? Mine wasn’t, so I’m upgrading!

In Part 1 of my blog series: 🔹 Why a homelab is invaluable 🔹 My current setup & challenges 🔹 Goals for the upgrade

Read here: bcthomas.com/2025/01/upgr… #Homelab #ITPro #TechBlog #MVPBuzz #VeeamVanguard

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Upgrading My Homelab: Planning for the Future

Explore the evolution of my homelab! In Part 1 of this series, I share my current setup, challenges, and the goals driving my upgrade journey.