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Veeam Backup & Replication
Veeam Backup & Replication · Seattle, WA · founded 2006
What it is
Veeam Backup & Replication is the backup and recovery engine in Veeam Data Platform for virtual, physical, and cloud workloads. It offers instant recovery, clean restore verification, and recovery across sites and clouds. Listed environments include VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Windows, Linux, macOS, and cloud infrastructure from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Application support includes Active Directory, Oracle, SAP HANA, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2, MySQL, and MongoDB, along with storage integrations. Veeam describes immutable backups, Zero Trust access controls, granular role-based access control, and four-eyes approvals as protections against tampering. Threat-related capabilities include inline malware analysis, anomaly alerts, indicators-of-compromise awareness, and a Threat Center for viewing threats and restore points. RESTful APIs support automation of deployment, job configuration, and access; the web interface works in any browser. Veeam describes a Linux-based software appliance with built-in hardening and automated updates. A 30-day Data Platform free trial is available, and support is advertised 24/7. Data Platform licenses cannot be used for Microsoft 365, Salesforce, or Kasten, which are licensed separately.
For and against
For
- Supports recovery across sites and clouds
- Includes immutable backups and four-eyes approvals
- Offers RESTful APIs for automation
- 30-day Data Platform free trial
Against
- Data Platform licenses exclude Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and Kasten
The verdict
Veeam Backup & Replication combines backup and recovery with threat-related features and support for a wide range of listed environments. Note that separate licensing is required for Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and Kasten.
Who it suits
Veeam Backup & Replication suits organizations backing up virtual, physical, and cloud workloads across the listed environments. Its recovery, threat-detection, and API capabilities may also fit teams seeking automation and restore options.
Plans and prices
Veeam Data Platform Essentials
Sold in increments of 5 licenses · Up to 50 workloads
Read 20 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Advanced
Backup and recovery · observability · AI-powered threat detection
Read 12 Oct 2026 · veeam.com
Foundation
Backup and recovery
Read 12 Oct 2026 · veeam.com
Premium
Backup and recovery · observability · AI-powered threat detection · recovery orchestration
Read 12 Oct 2026 · veeam.com
On the record
- API
- Veeam describes RESTful APIs for automation and standardization of deployment, job configuration, and access.veeam.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Browser access
- The product page says its modern web UI can be used from any browser.veeam.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Veeam describes a Linux-based software appliance with built-in hardening and automated updates.veeam.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The supported platforms page lists application support including Active Directory, Oracle, SAP HANA, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2, MySQL, and MongoDB, plus storage integrations.veeam.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- License limitation
- Veeam states that Data Platform licenses cannot be used for Microsoft 365, Salesforce, or Kasten, which are licensed separately.veeam.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Veeam Backup & Replication is the backup and recovery engine of Veeam Data Platform for virtual, physical, and cloud workloads.veeam.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Ransomware protection
- Veeam describes immutable backups, Zero Trust access controls, granular role-based access control, and four-eyes approvals as protections against tampering.veeam.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Recovery
- The product offers instant recovery, clean restore verification, and recovery across sites and clouds.veeam.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Security assurance
- Veeam’s Trust Center describes its security and compliance controls and directs customers to a login-required Compliance Portal for details and evidence.veeam.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- Veeam advertises support availability 24/7.veeam.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Supported environments
- Supported environments listed include VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Windows, Linux, macOS, and cloud infrastructure from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.veeam.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Threat detection
- Capabilities include inline malware analysis, anomaly alerts, indicators-of-compromise awareness, and a Threat Center for viewing threats and restore points.veeam.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Trial
- Veeam offers a 30-day Data Platform free trial.veeam.com · read 12 Oct 2026
