Backup Agent - Restore a Bare Metal server with Veeam Backup Agent
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09.02.2026 
Backup Agent
Objective
Learn how to restore your entire system using Veeam's Bare Metal Recovery feature, with your backups stored on your Vault.
The guide will detail how to:
- Create a recovery ISO image: this file allows you to start your machine if the system fails to boot.
- Use your ISO image to access your latest backup and restore it from the OVHcloud infrastructure.
This guide is based on the Veeam Agent for Windows. If you are using the Veeam Agent for Linux, the procedure is similar, although the interface is text-based.
Requirements
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A Bare Metal server running Windows or Linux with Backup Agent installed.
- At least one backup has been performed.
- A way to boot from the recovery ISO:
- Use your Bare Metal server's IPMI to load the ISO.
Instructions
Step 1: Create the recovery ISO
If your computer no longer boots, you will need a recovery ISO image to start it again.
This image must be created before any incident. If your server is no longer available, you will not be able to create it.
Here is how to create it:
1. Open the Create Recovery Media tool, included with the Veeam Agent, on your machine.
2. Veeam will ask if you want to include additional drivers.
If you are using specific hardware (such as a RAID controller), select the required drivers. Otherwise, the default options are usually sufficient.
3. Choose where to save the ISO and give it a name.
4. Wait until the operation completes. The ISO file will be generated.
You can now use this ISO to create a bootable USB key using a tool like Rufus.
Step 2: Boot the machine from the recovery ISO
If your system no longer boots and you need to restore it:
1. Mount the ISO in your server console, then boot the machine from it.
Not sure how to boot from an ISO?
Restart your physical machine and press the key indicated (usually F2, F12, ESC or DEL) to access the boot menu.
2. Once the system has started, the Veeam recovery wizard will open. Click Bare Metal Recovery.
3. Select Network Storage to access your online backups.
If the network is not detected, you may need to configure it manually. Click Configure network settings and load any missing drivers.
4. Select Veeam Cloud Connect repository.
5. Enter the following address when prompted for the service provider:
6. Enter your username and password to log in.
At this stage, we have not yet finalised the automatic procedure for recovering your credentials to access your restore points. If needed, you can contact our support team who will provide them to you.
7. Select the server you want to restore.
8. Choose the restore point (date/time) you want to go back to.
We recommend using the most recent successful backup unless you have a specific reason to go back to an earlier version.
9. Choose the restore mode that fits your situation (choose Entire computer for a full restore).
10. Review the summary, then start the restore.
The duration of the restore process depends on the size of your backup and your internet connection speed. Once complete, your system will reboot with the state corresponding to the selected restore point.
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