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The number of VMware-based public cloud offerings continues to grow. Whether it’s to support cloud migration, reduce data center footprint, or simplify operations, more organizations are looking at running vSphere in the cloud.

 

Some of these platforms have been around for years, while others are newer or just starting to see broader adoption. Even though they all run VMware, not every cloud platform gives you the same visibility or control — which makes a difference when it’s time to plan for backup and recovery.

 

To help clarify what’s possible, I pulled together a matrix comparing the major VMware public cloud platforms — AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM, and Oracle — and how Veeam fits into each one.

 

AWS – VMware Cloud on AWS (VMC)

A managed SDDC running on AWS with some restrictions that impact transport methods and access. Veeam support is available but requires specific configuration.
KB Reference: Veeam KB2414

 

AWS Elastic VMware Solution (EVS)

This is a standard vSphere environment built on VMware Cloud Foundation, running on AWS bare-metal, with full access and full Veeam support.
KB Reference: Veeam KB4750

 

Azure – Azure VMware Solution (AVS)

Another managed SDDC offering with limited host access. Veeam supports AVS with some architectural considerations.
KB Reference: Veeam KB4012

 

Google Cloud – VMware Engine (GCVE)

A fully supported vSphere environment with no major limitations. Veeam operates here as it would in a traditional on-prem setup.
KB Reference: Veeam KB3178

 

IBM Cloud – VMware Solutions

IBM delivers full vSphere access with standard backup workflows supported by Veeam.
KB Reference: Veeam KB4006

 

Oracle Cloud – VMware Solution (OCVS)

OCVS provides full administrative access to the VMware stack, and Veeam supports it as a standard environment.
KB Reference: Veeam KB4007

 

Where Veeam Fits

Protecting workloads in these environments starts with understanding how much control you have over the infrastructure. Each platform handles that differently — and that directly impacts what Veeam can do and how you plan your backups.

Hopefully this helps make things a little clearer when it comes to how Veeam fits into each of these public cloud platforms.

 

If you have questions, feel free to reach out and let me know.

 

Andy Sturniolo

Did not realize there was that many VMware flavoured cloud offerings.  Great that Veeam can also help out with each of them.

Hope to see more detailed KB in the future (like AVS).

​@andy.sturniolo the KB reference of OCVS in the post points to IBM KB Url 😇

Hope to see more detailed KB in the future (like AVS).

 

Some of the public cloud offerings we support—like VMC on AWS and AVS—have specific considerations and limitations, which is why we have more detailed KBs for those platforms.

Others operate more like a traditional on-prem vSphere environment, so the experience is much more straightforward.

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