In addition to password protection, version 3.5 includes an optional MFA for admin access. Furthermore, a completely new "Enhanced Disk Protection" offers improved protection for volumes and partitions. Note: This means that a server boot is now required for the installation/uninstallation of "Enhanced Disk Protection". We still recommend not letting the VBR server boot automatically, but rather using UEFI password protection and allowing boot processes manually.History:Version 3.1 was created in early 2024 as part of software maintenance and contains minor improvements.An update is not mandatory, but is recommended when the opportunity arises.What's new:The Blocky GUI is now called that (no longer "Blockyforbackup")Fingerprint checks optimized through caching – fewer file accesses, more performance and optimized logging.Protecting binaries against manipulation and debuggingLicense Hub (for very large users) now with WebUI

The application's above-mentioned "fingerprint" is invalid and needs to be updated. Programs with fingerprints that are no longer up-to-date are highlighted in color in the whitelist and must be updated: Right-click - "Update". The fingerprint is then recreated and the program can be run again. An email notification to the administrator about invalid fingerprints is easy to set up: add an entry to the end of the list of notifications (right mouse button - insert) and enter the "Whitlelist Entry Invalid" event as an email notification .

With version update 2.6 (June 2022), Blocky for Veeam is even better positioned to protect the Windows volumes of your Veeam repositories from ransomware encryption. What's new? Support for Windows Server 2022 Central management of multiple Blocky instances(Central GUI can be set instead of Local GUI / central config can be transferred to other servers) Improvements: Even more precise access monitoring Core Installation Support (No GUI) Password reset requestable via GUI An update is only required if the new features are desired. Direct updates from version 2.5 and higher are possible. For more details please read the Admin Guide.

Blocky for Veeam also securely protects the Windows volumes of the Veeam v11 repositories from encryption. When Veeam upgrade from a previous version e.g. v9 or v10 please do the following for Blocky:

Blocky is compatible with all known Veeam versions.

Blocky supports Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019 and 2022. Please note that only Windows Server operating systems are supported and e.g. the protection function does not work under Windows 10.

The Blocky Suite is generic protection software, which can also protect other application scenarios if necessary. Blocky4Backup has been specially tested for Veeam environments and is maintained and developed accordingly.

Antivirus software should of course be used alongside Blocky on the Veeam Repository Server. To avoid unnecessary antivirus notifications, the antivirus software should exclude BlockyAccessCntrlSvc.exe in the C:\Program Files\GrauData\Blocky folder from the real-time scan and behavior monitoring.

Blocky requires a full server desktop to install. For more installation options, please consult the admin guide.Unpack the zip file and start the installation program with the right mouse button as administrator.

Usually, the applications are identified via “Automatic Whitelisting”. Unwanted applications are removed manually if necessary, and others are added. With Veeam V10, the list usually looks like this, whereby the CatalogDataService often only starts weekly and should therefore be added manually to the automatically generated list. Your system house partner will advise you on the individual setup of your Veeam Repository Server.

Blocky for Veeam sends notifications via email (SMTP) to the administrator and/or other email addresses based on event and status change rules. Furthermore, Blocky notifies in the GUI in the status area and sends to the Windows application event log. Blocky can send alert notifications to the Windows application event log, to email recipients and to the Status Area of the Blocky4Backup GUI depending on certain rules. Event types are: • unauthorized access • authorized access • no license valid • license will expire soon • invalid whitelist entry • internal error Notification about invalid fingerprints by e-mail to the administrator is easy to set up: In the list of notifications, add an entry at the end (right mouse button - insert) and the event "Whitlelist Entry Invalid “ as E-Mail Notification. More Info: Please read the Admin Guide (part of the program download zip file)