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# Backup & Replication Anatomy

You might have a basic understanding of how Veeam Backup & Replication components interact, but do you know what happens in detail with each component when you backup a VM, do a standard VM restore, an Instant VM Restore, a Windows File-Level restore, or replicate a VM? The next sections are dedicated to explaining in detail what actually happens during these processes.


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