Veeam - Task Failed Unexpectedly
Challenge
Backup fails with the following error:
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Error Task failed Unexpectedly
What This Means
The job was terminated suddenly, resulting in an incomplete backup and restore point.
Possible Causes
Host rebooted during the backup, resulting in the loss of the active snapshot.
Troubleshooting Steps
- Check host’s Event Viewer Windows System logs to see if there was a reboot.
- Rerun the backup job.