Backup Methods - User Guide for VMware vSphere
helpcenter.veeam.com › docs › backupMar 01, 2021 · Veeam Backup & Replication provides the following methods for creating backup chains:. Forever forward incremental (FFI) When the forever forward incremental (FFI) backup method is used, Veeam Backup & Replication creates a backup chain that consists of the first full backup file (VBK) and a set of forward incremental backup files (VIBs) following it.
Forward Incremental Backup - Veeam Software Help Center
helpcenter.veeam.com › docs › backupSep 01, 2020 · If Veeam Backup & Replication detects an outdated restore point, it attempts to remove this point from the backup chain. For more information, see Retention for Forward Incremental Backup. The forward incremental backup with synthetic full backup enabled is a default method for backup chain creation. To use the forward incremental backup method ...