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Happy Tuesday, Veeam Community!Last month brought so many fantastic articles to the Community Hub that I'm sure ​@safiya  had a tough time narrowing them down to just six finalists—and I'm sure the community had an equally tough time choosing a winner! 😄A huge thank you to everyone who wrote, read, and voted. Your contributions are what make this community so special.And now, it's time to celebrate our Blog of the Month July 2026 winner...Congratulations, ​@falkob ! 

Happy Friday Community 😻We're back. And this one might be our most controversial debate yet.There are two kinds of Veeam administrators. Those who would never join their backup infrastructure to Active Directory. And those who think running it any other way is unnecessary complexity.Both are convinced they're right.Debate Statement Joining your Veeam backup infrastructure (VBR server, proxies, repositories, Enterprise Manager, etc.) to Active Directory is a security mistake. ( thank you ​@DChiavari for this one 😎) If your backup infrastructure is the last line of defense, why should it trust the very identity platform attackers are most likely to compromise?A workgroup or isolated environment can reduce the attack surface, limit lateral movement, and keep backups operational even when Active Directory is offline. But is the extra security worth the operational overhead? Or are we solving a problem that good security practices already address?What I'm looking for this round Forget ven

Communities aren't built overnight. They're built by people who keep showing up—sharing their knowledge, helping others solve problems, and making time to give back.Every day, our Veeam Legends contribute in meaningful ways across the Veeam Community. Whether it's answering questions in the Community Hub, participating in the R&D Forums, leading Veeam User Groups, writing technical blogs, or sharing real-world experiences, their contributions help thousands of IT professionals learn, connect, and succeed.Today, we're proud to recognize the Veeam Legends – Second Class of 2026.Recognizing Continued CommitmentThe Veeam Legend Program is reviewed every six months to recognize community members who continue to make a meaningful impact across the Veeam ecosystem.This class celebrates Legends who have continued to earn their place through consistent contributions, while also welcoming back valued members returning to the program after a break. Every journey is unique, but they all share

What's in Your Veeam Toolbox?Every incident has a commander. The person everyone turns to when things don't go as planned. The one who knows exactly which workflow to follow, which Veeam feature to use, and how to get everything back on track.This SysAdmin Day, we're celebrating the knowledge and experience that make all the difference when it matters most. We want to know: what's the one Veeam tip that's always in your toolbox?Every year, on the last Friday of July, we celebrate System Administrator Appreciation Day (SysAdmin Day)—a day dedicated to the people who keep everything running behind the scenes.Whether it's recovering from a ransomware attack, fixing a backup job before anyone notices, or somehow making yesterday's "urgent" request disappear before the morning coffee kicks in, sysadmins are the ones who keep IT moving.Every sysadmin has those little tricks they've picked up over the years. The shortcut that saves time, the workflow they've perfected, or the Veeam feature th

We are back!Episode 1 sparked some strong input,  but also a bit too much alignment 😄So this time, we decided to make it harder.I asked ​@ddomask  to help me shape a statement that would force a real split — not an obvious answer.Debate Statement “Tape is dead — stop living in the past and use a real archival solution like Object Storage or dedicated deduplication appliances.”Tape had it's heyday, but so did IRC. True data resilience requires a modern solution, and you can only get that with a vendor-supported archiving service / appliances, and you can get both on the cheap without having to spend a fortune on hardware and maintenance. Your data will always be safe with one of these more modern options.What I’m looking for this roundNo theory. No safe answers.I want:Where tape still wins in practice Where modern solutions fall short in real environments The trade-offs you’ve had to make at scaleDon’t aim to agree — aim to challenge the statement with real-world experience.New here? Q

Once again we are in normal circumstances with a full docket of programming. ​@Madi.Cristil  has picked out an awesome block of content that we have recapped, you can watch the video here: Featured Contentvia ​@EdwinMoraal via ​@Dynamic via ​@Stabz Vanguard Blog Spotlight - Stephen SeagraveThis week’s Vanguard Blog Spotlight comes from ​@Stephen Seagrave with the Frontline backup blog, discussing designs for insurance, business and more: Ransomware Insurance Requirements in Backup Design | FrontlineBackupSpecial Department Newsvia ​@Madi.Cristil via VUG New Zealandvia VUG BrazilNew Analyst Research:  Enterprise AI Readiness: Data Controls and Recovery for AI Agents Enterprise AI Readiness: Data Controls and Recovery for AI AgentsWho’s NewThank you ​@safiya for prepping this week’s Who’s New, we are pleased to welcome +133 new members. The coolest usernames are ​@kraisy, ​@witzel, ​@ithelp and ​@gamer23. Alfred’s pick is ​@olimpias! Have a great weekend everyone. 

Another debate, another reminder of why I love this format. Thank you to everyone who took part in Episode 2 of our Oxford Style Debate. It was great to see so many well-reasoned arguments, different viewpoints, and real-world experiences shared throughout the discussion.This month's statement was:"Tape is dead — stop living in the past and use a real archival solution like Object Storage or dedicated deduplication appliances."To help select this month's winners, I invited ​@Mildur  from Product Management to review the discussion and share his perspective.A huge thank you to Fabian for sharing his expertise and helping identify the most insightful arguments from both sides of the debate.Winner Against “Tape is dead” - ​@matheusgiovanini '’matheusgiovanini made the strongest case against the statement by sharing a real recovery scenario from his own experience. In his mentioned case, the backup server, repositories, and storage replication were all compromised, and offline tape was the

This is a new Veeam Community initiative built for a small group of technically driven members who are already hands-on with Veeam and consistently showing up to help others.The idea is simple: create a clear, intentional path for those with the potential to grow into future Veeam 100 contributors — not just by being present, but by building real traction through meaningful, consistent contributions over time.Rising Star is about learning, collaborating, and gradually stepping into a more active role in the ecosystem — whether that’s sharing knowledge, creating content, supporting peers, or getting involved in VUGs and community initiatives.Huge congratulations to everyone selected — I’m really looking forward to seeing how this group grows and the impact you’ll have across the community in the months ahead. This is just the beginning.Let’s give our Rising Stars a warm welcome and support them on their journey. ​@eblack ​@kciolek ​@Jason Orchard-ingram micro ​@EdwinMoraal ​@TidusandYun

Good day Community,Back from vacation straight into the big guns — so here it goes 🙂Has anyone started looking at Veeam Intelligent ResOps for Microsoft 365 yet?It feels like an interesting shift — less about backup in the traditional sense and more about adding context and intelligence around M365 resilience decisions.Curious how it’s being seen so far:Does it feel like a real step toward “resilience intelligence,” or more like an extension of existing reporting? Is it actually changing how teams prioritize or make decisions, or is it still mostly visibility on top of what we already had? And does it feel meaningfully different compared to what others are doing in the space?Would be great to hear some early thoughts from people already exploring it.Best, Madi