Application-Consistent MaxDB Backups with Veeam
MaxBack integrates SAP MaxDB into the Veeam VSS workflow. Back up and restore MaxDB databases with Veeam Backup & Replication — application-consistent, with automatic log management and automatic database recovery after VM restore.
The Challenge
Veeam backs up VMs — but without MaxBack it does not know about the MaxDB database inside
Crash-Consistent Backups Only
Without a VSS Writer, Veeam cannot coordinate with MaxDB. Restores are treated as a crash restart — crash recovery is not designed for large workloads and may fail entirely.
No Automatic Log Management
MaxDB transaction logs grow continuously. Without automation, log volumes fill up and the database stops accepting transactions.
No Point-in-Time Recovery
Without external backup integration, MaxDB has no backup history — there is no way to recover the database to a specific point in time after a VM restore.
No Backup Visibility in SAP
Without writing the backup history into MaxDB, backup information is not available for SAP monitoring tools and not visible in the database administration.
How MaxBack Solves This
Install MaxBack, apply the Veeam config set, and your existing Veeam backup jobs produce application-consistent MaxDB backups
Application-Consistent Backups
MaxBack registers as a VSS Writer with Windows. When Veeam triggers a VSS snapshot, MaxBack coordinates with MaxDB to ensure all database changes are redirected to a consistent snapshot — and logs the backup in the database history.
Automatic Log Management
The Veeam config set enables log backup before each snapshot and log truncation after successful full backups. Transaction logs are managed automatically with each Veeam backup cycle.
Autorecovery After VM Restore
Restore an entire VM from Veeam and MaxBack detects the restore automatically. The database is recovered and prepared for start or optional point-in-time log recovery.
See It in Action
Watch how to set up backup of SAP MaxDB databases with Veeam and MaxBack
Setup in Three Commands
Connect MaxBack to your database, install the license, and apply the Veeam configuration set. Your existing Veeam backup jobs will automatically produce application-consistent MaxDB backups.
- Log backup before each VSS snapshot
- Log truncation after full backups
- Backup history written into MaxDB
- Autorecovery enabled for VM restore scenarios
maxback.vssclient db connect
maxback.vssclient license install -f license.lic
maxback.vssclient options configset -s Veeam
Protect Your MaxDB Databases with Veeam
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