Hey everyone,

As we prepare for the upcoming update that introduces support for Veeam v13 on Windows, I wanted to ask:

What migration strategy are you planning to adopt and why ?

• Will you simply upgrade your existing Veeam Windows server to v13?
• Or do you plan to migrate to v13 and then transition to the Veeam Software Appliance?

So far, I haven't found any official discussion about the migration process from Windows to Linux. Ideally, I'm looking for a solution that allows me to back up and restore my settings during this migration.

Personally, for all new projects, I’m planning to propose the new Linux-based appliance, even though some aspects still require optimization and improvement.
 

In cases where migration is possible, I would tend to recommend switching to the appliance for smaller infrastructures as well — mainly to benefit from the native hardening layer and eliminate Windows licensing costs. Smaller companies often have limited time to dedicate to cybersecurity.

For larger infrastructures, a more in-depth assessment will be conducted in collaboration with internal teams.