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Perform various actions on a backup job. Available actions:
  • Start - Start any job type.
  • Sync - Start a backup copy job (backup copy jobs only).
  • Stop - Stop any running job.
  • Retry - Retry any failed job.
  • Toggle Schedule - Enable/disable job scheduling.
All operations run asynchronously and return a task ID for tracking progress.
External DocumentationTo learn more, visit the Veeam Backup Replication documentation.

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Parameters

ParameterDescription
ActionThe action to perform on the job:
- Start - Start the job.
- Sync - Start a backup copy job.
- Stop - Stop a running job.
- Retry - Retry a failed job.
- Toggle Schedule - Enable/disable job scheduling.

All operations run asynchronously and retrieve a task ID for tracking progress.
Job UIDThe unique ID of the job to perform the action on.

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Example Output

{
	"Task": {
		"Links": {
			"Link": {
				"_Rel": "Delete",
				"_Type": "Task",
				"_Href": "https://localhost:9398/api/tasks/task-1"
			}
		},
		"TaskId": "task-1",
		"State": "Running",
		"Operation": "RetryJob",
		"_xmlns": "http://www.veeam.com/ent/v1.0",
		"_Type": "Task",
		"_Href": "https://localhost:9398/api/tasks/task-1"
	}
}

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Workflow Library Example

Perform Job Action with Veeam Backup Replication and Send Results Via Email
Workflow LibraryPreview this Workflow on desktop