This article applies as of PRTG 23



I use the Veeam Backup Job Status Advanced sensor and want it to show Down when a backup job is not scheduled. How can I achieve this?


Change lookup file in the Job Scheduled channel

The Veeam Backup Job Status Advanced sensor has a Job Scheduled channel that uses boolean lookups.
By default, the channel uses the lookup file prtg.standardlookups.paessler.veeam.yesno_no_is_ok that does not change the sensor status if a backup job is not scheduled. So when you add the sensor, PRTG displays a backup job that is not scheduled as follows:

Up status


To set the sensor to the Down status if a backup job is not scheduled, take the following steps:

  1. Click the gear icon below the Job Scheduled channel to edit the channel settings.
    Edit channel


  2. In the Edit Channel dialog, go to section Lookup and select the lookup file prtg.standardlookups.paessler.veeam.yesno_no_is_error from the list.
    Select lookup


  3. Click OK to save your settings.

As of the next sensor scan, the sensor changes to the Down status if a backup job is not scheduled:


Down status


Disclaimer:
The information in the Paessler Knowledge Base comes without warranty of any kind. Use at your own risk. Before applying any instructions please exercise proper system administrator housekeeping. You must make sure that a proper backup of all your data is available.