Product Updates

We are excited to announce that Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1 has been released!The final build number is 12.1.0.2131It includes Veeam Agent for Windows v6.1, Veeam Agent for Linux v6.1, Veeam Agent for Mac v2.1 and Veeam Agent for Oracle Solaris/IBM AIX v4.1, as well as Veeam Backup for AWS v6.0, Azure v5.0 and Google Cloud v4.0! and updated version of Veeam Backup for Nutanix AHV - v5.1Here are some of the major features in this release:Malware detection Object storage backup and file to tape job YARA rules support Four-eyes authorization Key Management Server (KMS) integration Syslog servers integration Veeam Explorer for SAP HANA Veeam Plug-in for IBM Db2 Veeam AI Assistant IBM DB2 Plugin CDP Enhancements - planned failover, new restore types, recoverability testing Surebackup enhancements - lite mode without vLab, machine excludes, random machine testing Instant disk publish for different platforms IBM Jaguar tape drives Health check for Capacity Tier Analytics node in VBR Support for NetApp FlexGroups in storage plug-ins IBM Power support in VAL and SAP HANA backup Veeam Agent for Linux - nosnap packages Veeam Agents for AIX and Solaris - Centralized agent management in VBR Support for StoreOnce immutability in Catalyst Copy jobs Kasten integration improvements Many many more….For the full list please check the "What's new" document Published: 2023-12-05 (YMD)Release Notes - https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_12_1_release_notes_rn.pdfWhat’s New - https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_12_1_whats_new_wn.pdfBuild-number - 12.1.0.2131Knowledge Base Article - https://www.veeam.com/kb4510Blog: https://jorgedelacruz.uk/2023/12/06/veeam-whats-new-in-veeam-backup-and-replication-v12-1-major-new-features/

We are excited to announce that Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0 GA has been released!The final build number is 12.0.0.1420Backup & StorageDirect Backup to Object Storage: Backup directly to cloud/on-prem object storage, bypassing intermediaries. Spaceless Full Backups: Reduces storage use for backups. Trusted Immutability: Immutable backups for better ransomware protection.Cyber ResilienceMulti-factor Authentication (MFA): Optional two-factor security for backup access. IPv6 Support: Full support for IPv6 networks. Improved Audit Logs: Expanded event logging for better tracking.Hybrid CloudImmutable Cloud Backups: Support for AWS, Azure, and other cloud providers. Dynamic Protection: Automated cloud workload discovery.Data ProtectionEnhanced NAS Backup: Better file search and corruption detection. Backup to Tape: New scalable file backup engine for NAS and direct tape backups.Security & RecoveryKerberos-Only Authentication: Stronger authentication without NTLM. Best Practices Analyzer: Tool to check configurations for security optimizations.These are just highlights. I encourage you to read through the what’s new document for all updates and additions! Published: 2023-02-14 (YMD)Release Notes - https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_12_release_notes_rn.pdfWhat’s New - https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_12_0_whats_new_wn.pdfBuild-number - 12.0.0.1420Knowledge Base Article - https://www.veeam.com/kb4420Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/whats-new-v12-vmware.html & https://anthonyspiteri.net/veeam-backup-replication-v12-top-new-features/

We are excited to announce that Veeam Backup for Salesforce 3.0 has been released! The final build number is 3.0.0.1769 This major release is shipped with many new features and enhancements:Data archival policies to archive data and files from Salesforce and avoid expensive storage purchase. Requires a Salesforce Advanced license type Data encryption to secure data in transit and at rest, making it protected from DBAs and restore operators Improved restore including enhanced hierarchy restore configuration, additional fields mapping options, revamped restore engine 30% faster data backup speeds and reduced API call consumption during backup, as well as better support for slow Salesforce connections Data reload jobs for ad-hock full backup for an object or a set of fields Data change alerts Internet proxy support Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux support, RHEL 9.x New type of licensed Salesforce users – Platform User And many other significant feature and usability improvements!Links:What’s New - https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_salesforce_3_0_whats_new_wn.pdf Release Blog - https://www.veeam.com/blog/veeam-backup-salesforce-v3.html 

Veeam has recently released Veeam Data Cloud Vault. This service allows users to securely store their backup data off-site, while ensuring the data remains immutable and encrypted at all times. This provides an extra layer of protection for critical information, ensuring its integrity and security. The Veeam Vault is a pre-configured and fully managed cloud storage resource on Microsoft Azure that can be leveraged to store, manage, and access data in a predictably priced subscription model. The priced subscription model is based on a flat fee per TB of data, eliminating unexpected charges related to bill shock.An overview with purchase options for Veeam Data Cloud Vault can be found through this link: Veeam Data Cloud Vault | Easy & Secure Cloud StorageKey Capabilities:Utilizes Microsoft Blob LRS Storage Complements on-premises storage as part of the 3-2-1-1-0 rule Fully managed Azure Storage to access and use on-demand Pricing includes storage and API calls associated with writing to storage as well as, read and egress fees that come with recoveryImportant Considerations:This feature is available only for Veeam Backup & Replication 12.1.2 (build 12.1.2.172) or later Immutability is set by default and cannot be disabled Encryption must be enabled for every job that targets the Veeam Data Cloud Vault Veeam Data Cloud Vault resides in the Azure Global region Not manageable through the subscription for your Azure accountThe Veeam Data Cloud Vault provides on-demand availability, durability, air-gapped option for storage and immutability. Users can purchase through the Azure Marketplace of by contacting your sales team.  For other key consideration and a configuration guide, see this section in the user guide:https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/osr_adding_veeam_data_cloud_vault.html?ver=120

Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes V7.0 release contains more than 30 new features including enhanced ransomware protection, expanded scale for VMs on Kubernetes and further development with key technology partners such as Red Hat and Microsoft.Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes expanded support for Red Hat Openshift Virtualization to improve restore performance, FIPS 140-3 support on Openshift clusters to ensure compliance and expanded SIEM support for valuable security insights. The full release notes can be found here: https://docs.kasten.io/latest/releasenotes.html Detailed Capabilities:Meet strict government and compliance standards with support of the latest Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS 140-3) when using Openshift clusters. Support for immutability within Azure Blob storage, expanding support for immutable backups to Azure, ensuring data cannot be deleted or maliciously encrypted Integration with Microsoft Sentinel SIEM helping identify and respond to ransomware threats/attacks Direct API integration between Kasten CephRBD volume manage for blockmode exports and restores. This provides speedy backup operations at lower costs.During installation or upgrade, be sure to check out the user guide for any system requirements or configuration details. https://docs.kasten.io/latest/index.html

We’ve just released the USAPI 2.0 plug-in from Hitachi with support for synchronous replication. It supports Hitachi TrueCopy and Global Active Device (GAD) configurations. The plug-in version is 2.0.114 and it is available for download here:https://www.veeam.com/data-platform-trial-download.html?sec=data-platform-trial-download.html&subsec=&part=&item=&tab=storage-pluginsRelease Notes: https://www.veeam.com/kb4191 IMPORTANTPlease pay attention to the installation instructions – some hotfixes may be required depending on the Veeam B&R version. Also to note that this version does not support integration with Veeam Agent for Windows (but we kept the previous plug-in version available for download for those who need VAW integration).Before installing Hitachi Plug-In v2.0.114, make sure that you are running Veeam Backup & Replication build 12.0.0.1420 P20230718 or higher. You can check the build number in the Veeam Backup & Replication Console's Main Menu (≡) under Help > About.Hitachi Plug-In v2.0.114 supports integration with the following storage systems:VSP E series (93-03-01-60/00 or later) VSP F series (88-07-01-x0/00 or later) VSP G series (88-07-01-x0/00 or later) VSP 5100 and VSP 5500 (90-05-01-00/00 or later) VSP 5200 and VSP 5600 (90-08-01-00/00 or later)Follow detailed instructions on configuring the Hitachi Plug-in and the storage system in the Hitachi Documentation.