Veeam Agent can only run one backup job at a time per device, even if multiple jobs are configured. Additional jobs will queue and wait for the current one to finish.
Can You Run Multiple Veeam Agent Jobs at Once?
The Veeam Agent, whether for Windows or Linux, is designed to run only one backup job at a time per device. Even if you’ve configured multiple jobs, only one will execute at a time while the others queue until the current job finishes. This design helps maintain data consistency and system stability but can be limiting when dealing with large datasets or tight backup windows.
How It Works
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You can configure multiple backup jobs, but Veeam Agent will queue them, running one after another.
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This applies whether the backups are local, cloud-based, or managed via Veeam Backup & Replication (B&R).
Best Practices
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Stagger your job schedules to avoid conflicts.
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Combine tasks into a single job when possible (e.g., image + file-level backup).
To avoid scheduling conflicts, it's best to stagger your backup times or consolidate tasks into a single, well-planned job.