{"id":2050,"date":"2026-01-11T13:32:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T13:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/2026\/01\/skveeam-restore-vm-kompletny-navod-na-obnovu-virtualneho-strojaenveeam-restore-vm-complete-virtual-machine-recovery-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T13:33:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T13:33:11","slug":"veeam-restore-vm-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/en\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Veeam Restore VM &#8211; Complete Virtual Machine Recovery Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Veeam Restore VM<\/strong> is a critical function for recovering virtual machines from backup. In this complete guide, I will show you how to <strong>restore VM in Veeam<\/strong> Backup &#038; Replication step by step including all recovery options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Veeam Restore VM<\/strong> supports various recovery modes &#8211; to original location, to new location, or staged restore for testing before production deployment.<\/p>\n<h2>VM Recovery Types in Veeam Backup &#038; Replication<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Veeam<\/strong> offers several types of virtual machine recovery:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Restore entire VM<\/strong> \u2013 complete recovery of entire virtual machine<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instant Recovery<\/strong> \u2013 instantly run VM directly from backup<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instant Disk Recovery<\/strong> \u2013 recover individual disks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restore VM files<\/strong> \u2013 recover configuration files (.vmx, .vmdk)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guest files from backup<\/strong> \u2013 recover individual files from VM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More information in <a href=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.veeam.com\/docs\/backup\/vsphere\/performing_full_vm_restore.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\">official Veeam documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Veeam Restore VM &#8211; complete recovery procedure<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Select VM in Inventory<\/h3>\n<p>In Veeam Backup &#038; Replication console, navigate to <strong>Inventory<\/strong> section and select the virtual machine you want to restore. You can also see the <strong>Malware Status<\/strong> indicator.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-inventory-select.png\" alt=\"Veeam Backup and Replication inventory view selecting virtual machine for restore\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Start recovery via context menu<\/h3>\n<p>Right-click on the VM and select <strong>Restore \u2192 Restore entire VM<\/strong>. You also have other options like Instant Recovery or individual file recovery.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-context-menu.png\" alt=\"Veeam right-click context menu showing Restore entire VM option\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Select VM and restore point<\/h3>\n<p>In the <strong>Entire VM Restore<\/strong> wizard, select the virtual machine and desired <strong>restore point<\/strong>. Click <strong>Point<\/strong> to select a specific point in time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-select-restore-point.png\" alt=\"Veeam Entire VM Restore wizard selecting virtual machine and restore point\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Veeam Restore VM &#8211; Restore Mode<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 4: Select restore mode<\/h3>\n<p>In the <strong>Restore Mode<\/strong> step, you have three main options:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-restore-mode.png\" alt=\"Veeam Entire VM Restore wizard Restore Mode with original location new location and staged restore options\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Restore to the original location<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Restores VM to original location with original settings<\/li>\n<li>Fastest option &#8211; minimal configuration<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Overwrites existing VM if it exists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Restore to a new location, or with different settings<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Allows changing host, datastore, network, VM name<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for recovery to different environment<\/li>\n<li>Option to keep original VM and create a copy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Staged restore<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Runs VM in isolated DataLab environment<\/li>\n<li>Allows testing and modifications before production deployment<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for integrity verification before recovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Quick rollback<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Restores only changed blocks<\/li>\n<li>Extremely fast recovery for software problems<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not use<\/strong> for hardware\/storage issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Veeam Restore VM &#8211; target location configuration<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 5: Select target ESXi host<\/h3>\n<p>If you selected restore to new location, select the target <strong>ESXi host<\/strong> for the restored VM.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-select-host.png\" alt=\"Veeam Entire VM Restore wizard Host selection for restore destination ESXi server\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 6: Select Resource Pool<\/h3>\n<p>Select <strong>Resource Pool<\/strong> for the restored VM. By default, the original resource pool is used.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-resource-pool.png\" alt=\"Veeam Entire VM Restore wizard Resource Pool selection for restored VM\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 7: Select Datastore and disk type<\/h3>\n<p>Select target <strong>Datastore<\/strong> and disk type:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Same as source<\/strong> \u2013 preserves original type (thin\/thick)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thin<\/strong> \u2013 space saving, allocates gradually<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thick<\/strong> \u2013 all space allocated immediately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-datastore-selection.png\" alt=\"Veeam Entire VM Restore wizard Datastore selection with disk type configuration\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 8: Set VM name and folder<\/h3>\n<p>You can change the restored VM name by adding <strong>prefix<\/strong> or <strong>suffix<\/strong> (e.g., &#8220;_restored&#8221;). This prevents name conflicts if original VM still exists.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-folder-rename.png\" alt=\"Veeam Entire VM Restore wizard Folder step with VM rename options prefix suffix\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 9: Configure network mapping<\/h3>\n<p>Map source networks to target networks. If restoring to different environment, you will likely need to change network connections.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-network-mapping.png\" alt=\"Veeam Entire VM Restore wizard Network step mapping source to target virtual networks\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Veeam Restore VM &#8211; Secure Restore<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 10: Configure malware scanning<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Secure Restore<\/strong> scans the backup before recovery for malware detection:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-secure-restore-malware.png\" alt=\"Veeam Entire VM Restore wizard Secure Restore with Veeam Threat Hunter malware scanning\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Veeam Threat Hunter<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Built-in antivirus from Veeam<\/li>\n<li>Scans backup before recovery<\/li>\n<li>Detects known malware signatures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>YARA Rules<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Support for custom YARA rules<\/li>\n<li>Ability to define custom detection rules<\/li>\n<li>For advanced threat detection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Scan options &#8211; what to do if malware is found<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Proceed with recovery but disable network adapters<\/strong> \u2013 Restores VM but without network (for analysis)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abort VM recovery<\/strong> \u2013 Cancels recovery completely<\/li>\n<li><strong>Continue scanning all remaining files<\/strong> \u2013 Continues scanning for complete report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 11: Enter restore reason (audit)<\/h3>\n<p>For audit and compliance, enter the <strong>restore reason<\/strong>. This is logged for later reference.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-reason-audit.png\" alt=\"Veeam Entire VM Restore wizard Reason step for audit logging restore operations\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Veeam Restore VM &#8211; completion and monitoring<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 12: Review Summary and start recovery<\/h3>\n<p>Review all settings in <strong>Summary<\/strong>. Optionally check <strong>Power on target VM after restoring<\/strong> for automatic VM startup.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-summary-finish.png\" alt=\"Veeam Entire VM Restore wizard Summary showing all restore settings before execution\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 13: Monitor recovery progress<\/h3>\n<p>After clicking <strong>Finish<\/strong>, recovery starts. You can monitor detailed progress including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restoring backup files<\/li>\n<li>Creating VM on target host<\/li>\n<li>Restoring virtual disks (hotadd transport)<\/li>\n<li>Recovery speed (typically 30-100 MB\/s)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-progress-success.png\" alt=\"Veeam Restoring VM progress window showing successful restore completion with detailed steps\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 14: Verify restored VM in vCenter<\/h3>\n<p>After successful recovery, you will find the VM in <strong>vCenter<\/strong>. In this example, the VM was restored as &#8220;dhcp_restored&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veeam-restore-vm-vcenter-result.png\" alt=\"VMware vCenter showing successfully restored virtual machine with _restored suffix\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<h3>How long does VM recovery take in Veeam?<\/h3>\n<p>Recovery time depends on VM size and infrastructure speed. Typically a 25 GB VM recovers in 5-10 minutes at 30-50 MB\/s speed. For larger VMs, use Instant Recovery for immediate access.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I restore VM to different host\/datastore?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, select &#8220;Restore to a new location&#8221; and configure target host, datastore, network, and VM name as needed.<\/p>\n<h3>What is Instant Recovery vs Full VM Restore?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instant Recovery<\/strong> runs VM directly from backup within seconds. <strong>Full VM Restore<\/strong> completely copies all data to production storage, which takes longer but VM runs at full performance.<\/p>\n<h3>What if backup contains malware?<\/h3>\n<p>Use Secure Restore with Veeam Threat Hunter for scanning before recovery. If malware is found, you can restore VM with disabled network for safe analysis.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I restore VM if original is still running?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, use &#8220;Restore to new location&#8221; and add suffix like &#8220;_restored&#8221; to the name. VM will be restored alongside original without conflict.<\/p>\n<h3>What is Quick Rollback?<\/h3>\n<p>Quick Rollback restores only changed blocks since backup. It&#8217;s extremely fast (seconds to minutes), but use it only for software problems, not hardware or storage failures.<\/p>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Veeam Restore VM<\/strong> is a 14-step process that enables reliable recovery of VMware virtual machines. Key features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flexible Restore Modes<\/strong> \u2013 recovery to original or new location<\/li>\n<li><strong>Staged Restore<\/strong> \u2013 testing in isolated environment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure Restore<\/strong> \u2013 malware scanning before recovery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quick Rollback<\/strong> \u2013 fast recovery of changed blocks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audit Logging<\/strong> \u2013 recording restore reasons<\/li>\n<li><strong>Network Mapping<\/strong> \u2013 flexible network mapping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/category\/vmware\/\">VMware<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/virtualall.sk\/category\/veeam\/\">Veeam<\/a> in our sections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Veeam Restore VM is a critical function for recovering virtual machines from backup. In this complete guide, I will show you how to restore VM in Veeam Backup &#038; Replication step by step including all recovery options. 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