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When a disk in independent persistent mode, it means no delta file can be created and thus nothing can be written to the disk. &nbsp;This is by design and refer to link below for a good explanation:<br />
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<a href="http://cormachogan.com/2013/04/16/what-are-dependent-independent-disks-persistent-and-non-persisent-modes/" rel="ugc">http://cormachogan.com/2013/04/16/what-are-dependent-independent-disks-persistent-and-non-persisent-modes/</a>
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Andrew, is there any risk of data loss by performing this change?
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You need to check, what the setting is, and whether you currently have any snapshots attached.
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It turns out it is an independent disk...now what?
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Is it Independent - Persistent or Independent - Nonpersistent ?<br />
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Uncheck the Independent Mode field.<br />
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and then you will be able to backup using Veeam.<br />
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see also here at Veeam<br />
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<a href="https://forums.veeam.com/vmware-vsphere-f24/backup-of-independent-disks-t20153-15.html" rel="ugc">https://forums.veeam.com/vmware-vsphere-f24/backup-of-independent-disks-t20153-15.html</a>
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edit your VM Disk Settings.<br />
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post a screenshot if unsure.
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The C: drive has independent mode UNCHECKMARKED<br />
My D: drive on the server does have Independent - Persistent checkmarked
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Just untick Independent for the D: drive.
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Is there any impact by changing to independent?
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No, other than you'll be able to create snapshots, and it will fix backups for you.
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Hi Guys,<br />
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I have an old vmware setup i was trying to backup with Veeam 8. It threw a warning saying the vmdk has been skipped due to unsupported type Independent.<br />
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Im not sure what this means, and how do i change it to dependent so it wiil backup. Thanks!
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Hi Guys,

I have an old vmware setup i was trying to backup with Veeam 8. It threw a warning saying the vmdk has been skipped due to unsupported type Independent.

Im not sure what this means, and how do i change it to dependent so it wiil backup. Thanks!

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