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      How to Restore Microsoft 365 Exchange Data

      Restore Microsoft 365 Exchange data using the Veeam Explorer for Microsoft Exchange with Virtual Systems hosted M365 backup.

      Prerequisites:

      • Have Veeam Backup & Replication installed. More information on downloading and installing Veeam Backup & Replication can be found in the Veeam Help Center.
      • Connect Veeam Backup & Replication to Virtual Systems as a Service Provider. More information on connecting to Virtual Systems can be found at Link.
      • Have Veeam Explorers installed. More information on downloading and installing the Veeam Explorers can be found in the Veeam Help Center.

        *If you need assistance with downloading Veeam or connecting to Virtual Systems, please contact the Virtual Systems Help Desk.

      Follow these steps to to restore Microsoft 365 Exchange data:

      1. On the computer you have Veeam Backup & Replication and the Veeam Explorers installed, open the Veeam Explorer for Microsoft Exchange.
      2. On the Home tab, click on Add Store > select Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 Service provider...
      3. If you want to select a specific date, click on Specify point in time. Otherwise, go to Step 5 to use the most recent restore point.
      4. Select Use the following point in time and select the date from the calendar. 
      5. Ensure Modern authentication and Default region are selected. Click on Copy code and click on the https://microsoft.com/devicelogin link.
      6. Paste the code in from that you copied > click Next.
      7. Enter your Microsoft 365 username > click Next.
      8. Enter your Microsoft 365 password > click Sign in.
      9. Click Continue.
      10. Go back to the Veeam Explorer for Microsoft Exchange. You should see a message that you are authenticated to Microsoft 365. Click Connect.
      11. If you see the identity of the remote server cannot be verified window, click Yes.
      12. If you see the windows that charges for reading from object storage may be billed by your provider window, click OK.
      13. You will now be able to browse, search, and restore your Microsoft 365 Exchange data from by expanding the organization under All Stores in the left navigation.