Veeam Backup & Replication 7.0 through 12.3.2

Update the Name, FQDN, or IP of a Managed Server in Veeam Backup & Replication.

• 'Do NOT use' for:
  • VMware Cloud Director entries → Contact Veeam Support
  • Machines in Protection Groups
  • Sub-entities of vCenter or SCVMM
  • Changing the Veeam Backup Server hostname → See KB2350 and KB2127

Managed Server's Name/FQDN/IP has changed and must be updated in Veeam.

• Only valid if the vCenter database remains unchanged.
• If Ref-IDs changed (e.g., new DB), follow KB1299.

1. Identify the current server name in the Veeam UI.
2. Disable MFA if enabled → See KB4535

1. Launch PowerShell from Veeam Console
2. Run:

$Servers = Get-VBRServer -name "old-name"
$Servers.SetName("new-name")

• Ensure DNS and host file entries are updated.
• Rescan the server after renaming.
• https://www.veeam.com/kb1905