How to handle this Proxmox certificate error “The remote certificate was rejected by the provided RemoteCertificateValidationCallback” with Veeam ?
After having research more information about this error RemoteCertificateValidationCallback, it’s linked to the way Veeam is handling SSL certificate of the Proxmox nodes. Veeam is storing a fingerprint of the certificate (self signed or not). When the SSL certificate is renewed (e.g. if you are automating SSL renew with ACME), then once the certificate is renewed, Veeam is not trusting the new certificate.
On this setup, we are running a 3 nodes Proxmox cluster with Veeam 13.0.1.180 (running on a Windows).
Due to the certificate issue, the vm’s are not visible anymore from Veeam.
The fix is simple, Go to “Inventory” – “Properties”
Run the Wizard, click on “View” to inspect and verify the certificate. You will probably notice that the certificate has been renewed and has a recent creation date. Click on “Continue”.
This issue should not happen if the certificate is trusted, in our case, we use a valid Let’s Encrypt certificate but Veeam is using the ip (in place of FQDN) to connect. Replacing the ip by FQDN will be done in the near future to avoid this problem. As the DNS servers are also virtual machines, we will probably hardcode the ip in the host file, to be able to restore vm’s in case of disaster (and where the DNS servers would also require restoration). This will be documented as exception.
After this step, the virtual machines are visible again and the backups can start.
Proxmox Consulting with OFEP and Enterprise Backup Integration with Veeam
Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) is an open‑source virtualization platform designed for modern data center and private cloud workloads. Built on KVM for virtual machines and LXC for containers, Proxmox VE delivers a unified platform that supports clustering, high availability, live migration, software‑defined storage, integrated networking, and role‑based access control. While Proxmox is technically powerful out of the box, enterprise adoption requires careful architecture, operational discipline, and integration with established data protection platforms. This is where professional Proxmox consulting and Veeam integration provide significant value.
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Enterprise Backup Requirements
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The integration between Proxmox VE and Veeam enables centralized backup management across heterogeneous environments. Proxmox virtual machines can be protected using the same backup repositories, retention policies, monitoring, and reporting mechanisms used for other platforms. This simplifies administration and reduces the operational overhead of managing multiple backup systems.
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Maximizing Value Through Consulting
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By combining Proxmox consulting with Veeam integration, organizations achieve a robust, enterprise‑ready virtualization platform backed by a mature and trusted data protection strategy. This approach enables cost‑effective infrastructure modernization while maintaining the reliability, security, and operational consistency expected in enterprise environments.