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Veeam ONE 12.3

Veeam Data Platform 12.3 has been released and with it comes new features included in Veeam ONE. Veeam ONE is the monitoring and analytics engine of the Veeam Data Platform providing you deep insights into your environment. This release introduces new major features including Veeam Intelligence, providing users with AI-driven insights, Recovery Point Objective Observability to ensure you meet data protection requirements and more resiliency enhancements to support Veeam Threat Hunter and Veeam Indicators of Compromise.The following lists major new features and enhancements added:Veeam Intelligence giving you actionable AI- driven insights and recommendations to operate more efficiently. By utilizing Intelligence, you can streamline backup processes and enhance security posture by unlocking immediate knowledge about current protection status and infrastructure. There are three different modes including: disabled, basic and advanced. Expanded real-time notifications for Restore Point Objectives including two new alarms, VM Backup RPO Alarm for oVirt KVM, Proxmox VE and Nutanix AHV, and Cloud Instance RPO Alarm for Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud. This expands the current RPO monitoring even further to ensure all critical workload types are protected. Protected Workloads widget that can be added to dashboards providing a quick overview across the infrastructure to ensure RPOs are being met. Full support for 11:11 Cloud Object Storage to monitor consumption, immutability compliance, and workloads located in these repositories. Support is included in alarms and reporting capabilities. Veeam Threat Hunter and Veeam Indicators of Compromise support in out-of-the-box functionality including Threat Center’s Malware Detections Map, Malware Detections Report and the Potential infrastructure malware activity alarm. ServiceNow Enhancements including being able to map Veeam ONE alarm states to ServiceNow impact and urgency levels.Veeam ONE 12.3 added key features to improve functionality, usability and support across workload types. Other enhancements include better reporting settings and capabilities for Protected Cloud Instances and Protected Objects (VBM365) Reports. Veeam ONE 12.3 brought platform support for Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3 and Windows Server 2025. You can find the full list of supported platforms and system requirements here. Published: 2023-12-03 (YMD)Build Number: 12.3.0.4670Release Notes:  https://helpcenter.veeam.com/rn/veeam_one_12_3_release_notes.htmlWhat’s New: https://www.veeam.com/veeam_one_v12_3_whats_new_wn.pdf

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Veeam Backup & Replication v12.3

 We are thrilled to announce the release of Veeam Backup & Replication v12.3, the third release this year with  cutting-edge features and enhancements, this version strengthens enterprise resilience and enables seamless management of hybrid estates.I’m excited to see how Veeam Backup & Replication v12.3 raises the bar for modern data protection and resilience. This release is packed with innovations designed to tackle real-world challenges, from bolstering cyber resiliency to delivering unprecedented recovery speed and AI-driven insights. Whether your focus is on protecting critical workloads, optimizing cloud strategies, or meeting the ever-growing demands of compliance, V12.3 delivers the tools and reliability needed to stay ahead. I encourage you to dive in, explore these new capabilities, and see how they can enhance your organization’s data strategy. Here’s a look at the key highlights of this update:1. Expanded Workload SupportMicrosoft Entra ID: V12.3 now supports backups for Microsoft Entra ID, ensuring quick detection and recovery from changes caused by human error or malicious activities. Role-based access for restores enhances security. Microsoft Windows Server 2025: The latest Windows Server and related infrastructure components are fully supported. Nutanix AHV: Advanced capabilities such as inline malware detection and application-aware processing are now available, marking a significant upgrade in protection for Nutanix environments. Databases: MongoDB: Added support for MongoDB 8. PostgreSQL: Full support for PostgreSQL 17. Oracle RMAN & SAP HANA: Enhanced support for the latest database versions and architectures. 2. Cyber Resiliency InnovationsIndicators of Compromise (IoC) Detection: Automatically detect early signs of cyber threats using file system indexing and comprehensive monitoring. Veeam Threat Hunter: A powerful malware detection engine integrates speed and depth to uncover dormant and active threats within backups.3. Simplified Cloud Storage with Veeam Data Cloud VaultThe updated Data Cloud Vault delivers:Security and Reliability: Immutable, encrypted backups with 12 nines of durability. Cost Efficiency: Predictable, all-inclusive pricing. Ease of Use: Simplified onboarding and seamless integration with Veeam Data Platform.4. AI-Driven Insights with Veeam IntelligenceLeverage Veeam Intelligence for:Generative AI-powered assistance to troubleshoot, optimize backups, and address risks. Natural language reporting for enhanced decision-making, now available in Veeam ONE.5. Backup Performance & Recovery EnhancementsContinuous Data Protection (CDP): Extended retention periods now cover up to seven days, providing robust low-RPO coverage. Instant Recovery: Dramatic improvements in scalability and speed, enabling faster recovery of up to 200 VMs. File-Level Recovery: Optimized for Linux and other environments, offering up to 5x faster recovery.6. Enterprise-Grade FeaturesAPI Enhancements: Simplified automation and management through REST API and PowerShell updates. Security & Compliance Enhancements: New tools to assess password strength for encryption, secure LDAP connections, and Syslog filtering.7. Commitment to InnovationThis release represents a leap in Veeam’s commitment to delivering robust, user-friendly, and future-proof backup solutions. Whether you're looking for stronger cyber resiliency, AI-driven efficiency, or expanded workload support, Veeam Backup & Replication v12.3 has you covered. Also included and update within this package are: Veeam Agent for Windows.                               6.3.0.177      Veeam Agent for Linux                                     6.3.0.73              Veeam Agent for Mac                                       2.3.0.65 Veeam Agent for Oracle Solaris and IBM AIX       4.6.0.1772 Published: 2024-12-03 (YMD)Release Notes - https://helpcenter.veeam.com/rn/veeam_backup_12_3_release_notes.htmlWhat’s New - https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_12_3_whats_new_wn.pdfBuild-number - 12.3.0.310Knowledge Base Article - https://www.veeam.com/kb4696Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/veeam-data-platform-12-3-release-html.html

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Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v7.5 Release

 We are excited to announce that Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v7.5 has been released! The final build number is 7.5 Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v7.5 introduces several key features and enhancements:Veeam Kasten v7.5 revolutionizes Kubernetes-native data protection by delivering robust enterprise resilience, enhanced security, and seamless application mobility. This release strengthens protection for Kubernetes and VM applications, providing cutting-edge capabilities that unify containerized and virtualized infrastructures.  Key Enhancements:1. Enterprise-Scale ResilienceData Scaling Enhancements: Efficiently protect large-scale application volumes, including millions of files. OpenShift Integration: Dynamic plugins for the OpenShift Web Console enable seamless access to Kasten's dashboard. Azure Changed Block Tracking (CBT): Optimized backup performance for Azure Managed Disk volumes. Kasten DR Enhancements: Enables rapid recovery of Kasten itself with GitOps-ready configurations. Resource Efficiency: Granular allocation of CPU and memory resources per application for optimal usage.2. Expanded Security and ComplianceImmutable Restore Point Visibility: Simplifies identification of immutable backup points. OpenShift Security Features: Enhanced annotations for precise workload control. FIPS Support: Multi-cluster FIPS compliance for strict security standards. Azure Identity Federation: Reduces credential risks with improved authentication. Google Cloud Storage Immutability: Safeguards against ransomware with object lock support.3. Modern VirtualizationOpenShift Virtualization: Streamlines deployment and protection of edge VMs with production-ready practices. SUSE Virtualization: Unified management of VMs and containers in SUSE environments. Top Features and Benefits: Kubernetes Data Protection and Mobility: Disaster Recovery: Reliable off-site replication for compliance and business continuity. Application Mobility: Seamless application migration across on-premises and cloud environments. Ransomware Protection: Immutable and encrypted backups defend against cyber threats. Policy Automation: Scales protection across clusters and namespaces while automating recovery processes. Granular Restore: Enables precise recovery of specific data artifacts or entire application stacks. Cross-Cloud Portability: Facilitates application mobility across clusters, namespaces, and clouds. SIEM Integration: Provides real-time monitoring and threat detection through system integration.  Why Veeam Kasten Stands Out:Traditional backup solutions fall short in protecting Kubernetes workloads due to lack of scalability, visibility, and ransomware defense. Veeam Kasten v7.5 overcomes these challenges by delivering:Immutable and Encrypted Backups: Enhanced data security. Comprehensive Disaster Recovery: Automated, application-centric recovery. Unified Management: Combines containerized and virtualized infrastructure protection.This release sets a new benchmark for Kubernetes-native resilience, recovery, and mobility, ensuring that businesses remain agile, secure, and future-proof. IMPORTANT:Grafana will no longer be included in the Veeam Kasten installation starting in the upcoming release 7.5.0. Upon upgrading to this version, the integrated version of Grafana will be removed.It is important to install Grafana separately and follow the procedure described in the knowledge base article to configure the Kasten dashboards and alerts before upgrading Kasten to version 7.5.0 Published: 2024-12-02 (YMD)What’s New - https://www.veeam.com/resources/wp-whats-new-veeam-kasten-for-kubernetes.htmlRelease Notes - https://docs.kasten.io/latest/releasenotes.htmlBuild-number - 7.5Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/veeam-kasten-v7-5-kubernetes.html  

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Veeam Backup for Salesforce 3.1

Introducing Veeam Backup for Salesforce 3.1: Enhanced data protection with new features like data masking, improved restores, and detailed usage insights—now available! Key Enhancements Added Features:Data Masking: Templates and patterns for sandbox seeding, regional settings, and PII field suggestions.Data MaskingMetadata Management: Metadata reload action for full metadata backup. Reload Support: Includes ContentDocumentLink as part of file reloads. CSV Export: Ability to export records during custom child hierarchy restore. Hierarchical Restore: Support for restoring Person Accounts and cyclic relationships. Usage Insights: Display of Salesforce data and file storage consumption. Fixes:Task/Event Restore: Addressed issues in organizations with "Shared Activities" enabled. Retention Policies: Now support custom objects across multiple added organizations. Restore Optimization: Resolved duplicate ContentDocument issues during Quote Document restores. Automation Handling: Improved processing of formula byte size limits during automation disable. Time Zone Support: Added New Zealand timezone for scheduling; retention scheduler now aligns with server time zone.System Requirements Highlights:Salesforce API: Supports v60.0 (default). OS Compatibility: RedHat, Oracle, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu (64-bit versions). Database: PostgreSQL 13.x–15.x recommended, 16 GB+ RAM required. License: Free Community Edition (up to 50 users) or subscription-based licenses.Upgrade Notes:Supports in-place upgrades from v3.0+. PostgreSQL 12 and CentOS users must migrate manually. First backup after upgrade will trigger database migrations, temporarily pausing jobs.Resources:Changelog: Detailed Changes Documentation: Setup GuideFor a complete list of updates and technical details, refer to the official release notes. Published: 2024-11-27 (YMD)Release Notes - https://helpcenter.veeam.com/rn/veeam_backup_salesforce_3_1_release_notes.html What’s New - https://helpcenter.veeam.com/rn/veeam_backup_salesforce_3_1_changelog.htmlBuild-number - 3.1.0.2298 

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Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8

Today, we are excited to announce the general availability of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8.  The highlights are:  Complete Immutability: Protect backup data from tampering and ransomware with immutable backups. Supports object storage in Azure Blob, Amazon S3, and Wasabi. Flexibility to set immutability for a custom period. Scalability and Performance: Proxy Pools: Combine up to 150 backup proxies to protect up to 1 million objects. Automated load balancing and scalability across Linux and Windows proxies. Architectural Changes: PostgreSQL: Now a mandatory component for all product databases. NATS Server: Used for scalable and distributed data processing. New Backup Features: Support for shared and private Microsoft Teams channels backup. Linux Backup Proxies: Red Hat and Ubuntu supported, simplifying infrastructure management. Ready-to-Use Object Storage Repositories: Simplified setup process. S3 One Zone-Infrequent Access storage class support. Management and Security Enhancements: RBAC: Granular permissions for Veeam Backup console and MFA for admins. OAuth 2.0 for secure email notifications. Control over REST API endpoint availability. REST APIs Improvements: Optimized restores and better session filtering. Enhanced security with token invalidation on logout. Data Processing Improvements: Resumable SharePoint backups. Faster SharePoint site enumeration and more stable restore sessions. Important Changes: Paid APIs for Teams channel messages backup. Deprecation of Basic Authentication in favor of app-only authentication. These features enhance scalability, performance, and security for Microsoft 365 backups, offering better protection and flexibility.  Published: 2024-09-03 (YMD)Release Notes - https://helpcenter.veeam.com/rn/veeam_backup_m365_8_release_notes.htmlWhat’s New - https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_m365_8_whats_new_wn.pdfBuild-number - 8.0.2.159Knowledge Base Article - https://www.veeam.com/kb4656Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/veeam-backup-microsoft-365-v8.html

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Veeam Backup & Replication v12.2

 We have shipped Veeam Backup & Replication v12.2 GA. Here are the key takeaways from the attached list of new and enhanced capabilities: New WorkloadsNew Proxmox VE integration with immutable backups support, granular restores and full VM restores from many other platforms Improved Nutanix AHV integration has Prism Central integration and dynamic backup jobs scope, backup from secondary VM copy and multiple network adapter support New backup for MongoDB with specialized Veeam Explorer VMware Cloud Director 10.6 support  vSphere 8.0 Update 3 support  New AWS integrations with Amazon Redshift Cluster protection  and Amazon FSx protection  New Azure integrations with Azure CosmosDB and Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 protection New Major Platform CapabilitiesDirect to Archive backup in VBR CDP I/O Filter Cross Compatibility Security EnhancementsInline malware detection enhancements Role-based Access (RBAC) enhancements model - Incident API Operator role and Security Administrator role  Improved security with many internally found vulnerabilities addressed AIVeeam AI Assistant migrated to the new GPT-4o model And many more enhancements around agents, application plug-ins, backup appliances, storage integrations and UI! For more features and improvements, please, refer to the What's New document. Also included and update within this package are: Veeam Agent for Windows                                                         6.2.0.121       Veeam Agent for Linux                                                                 6.2.0.101                Veeam Agent for Mac                                                                    2.2.0.81   Veeam Agent for Oracle Solaris and IBM AIX                      4.5.0.1616  Published: 2024-08-28 (YMD)Release Notes - https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_12_2_release_notes_rn.pdfWhat’s New - https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_12_2_whats_new_wn.pdfBuild-number - 12.2.0.334Knowledge Base Article - https://www.veeam.com/kb4600Blog: https://anthonyspiteri.net/veeam-backup-replication-12-2-features-enhancements/

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Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v6

We have shipped Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v6. The build number is 6.0.0.367. The following new features and enhancements have been implemented in this version: Self-service/operator Restore Portal - The web-based self-service restore portal allows end users as well as helpdesk personnel securely access Exchange, SharePoint and OneDrive for Business backup data from any location and restore it back to Microsoft 365.  Backup Copy with the support for low-cost object storage, including Azure Archive, Amazon S3 Glacier and Glacier Deep Archive - The backup copy functionality addresses long-term retention scenarios by allowing to copy the most recent backups from your primary object storage repositories to low-cost archive tier storages, including Azure Archive, Amazon Glacier and Glacier Deep Archive.Support of renamed SharePoint Online tenantsSupport of multi-geo tenantsSharePoint data restore to another location that allows to restore to another Microsoft 365 or on-premises organization or to a different site collection within the same organizationAutomatic update functionality that installs new critical updates and patches for Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 in the background avoiding interruptions of your backup and restore operationsISO image installer that makes install/update of VB365 and its components a way more easierEnhanced per-job logging Published: 2022-03-09 (YMD)Release Notes - https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_m365_6a_release_notes_rn.pdfWhat’s New - https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_m365_6_0_whats_new_wn.pdfBuild-number - 6.0.0.367Knowledge Base Article - https://www.veeam.com/kb4285Blog: https://www.veeam.com/webinar-vcsp-backup-microsoft365_slides.pdf  

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Veeam ONE 12.2

Veeam ONE v12.2 has been released delivering proactive management with real-time visibility. This release extends monitoring and reporting capabilities to Veeam Cloud Vault, Proxmox VE, RedHat KVM and Oracle KVM environments. Not only that, but full support for Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 with visibility into Linux proxies, proxy pools and immutability for backup repositories. New Restore Operator Audit for Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 includes a new dedicated dashboard, a new report and new alarms.The following lists major new features and enhancements addedVeeam Cloud Vault monitoring for consumption, compliance and immutability period. The Backups on Repository Report has been enhanced to support Veeam Cloud Vault providing insight into workloads protected. Proxmox VE, RedHat KVM, and Oracle KVM support for protected workloads. This includes enhancements to alarms, reports and dashboards to provide information for these backup policies. Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8 includes full platform support, with Restore Operator Audit features. This includes a new dashboard to show all data pertaining to restoration activities with six widgets. New Restore Operator Activity Report for compliance and auditing purposes with a new alarm to alert users of any restore operations. Veeam ONE Healthcheck alarms to help customers make sure the health of critical components including Veeam ONE Database cleanup task status alarm, Veeam Backup & Replication server connection failure and Object properties collection failure alarms. This supports Veeam Backup & Replication v12.2 and Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8 features. You can find the full list of supported platforms and system requirements here.Published: 2023-08-27 (YMD)Build Number: 12.2.0.4093Release Notes: https://www.veeam.com/veeam_one_12_1_release_notes_rn.pdfWhat’s new: https://www.veeam.com/veeam_one_v12.2_whats_new_wn.pdfUpgrade Paths: https://www.veeam.com/kb4646

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Veeam ONE v12.1

 Veeam ONE 12.1 delivers proactive management with real-time visibility to ensure confidence in your ability to monitor and maintain cyber resilience. With the new Veeam Threat Center, you can ensure compliance, platform health, data protection and data security all in a single space with an overall score to know exactly where your backup environment stands. Veeam ONE has added more enhancements to support Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1 including object storage, Veeam Malware Detection and Best Practices. This includes new alarms and reports to help ensure compliance, identify missing RPOs, and receive details about malware anomalies detected across workloads and restore points. This release includes interoperability with ServiceNow and Syslog to enhance incident response ensuring effective monitoring for data protection.Major features of Veeam 12.1 include:Veeam Threat Center, a comprehensive view of your environment across the Veeam Data Platform. The Threat Center provides a Security Scorecard, Global Malware Detection Map, RPO Anomalies Overview and SLA Compliance Overview. Malware Detection Report that provides details of all potential suspicious and detected malware on your Veeam Backup & Replication Servers. Backup & Security Compliance Report that helps identify missed security and compliance checks and provides recommendations for fixing them. Protected Files and Object Storage Report to identify protected and unprotected unstructured file and object storage data that includes last backup job status. ServiceNow integration allowing you to create an incident within ServiceNow when an alarm is triggered. Syslog SIEM integration with the ability to send alarms and data for events reuse to a Syslog Server environment New Veeam ONE installer Along with the above items, alarms have been added to support malware detection, backup security & compliance as well as protected files and object storage. This was a great release that enhanced the alarm lifecycle, monitoring for the new VBR 12.1 features and data resilience.Published: 2023-12-05 (YMD)Build Number: 12.1.0.3208Release Notes: https://www.veeam.com/veeam_one_12_1_release_notes_rn.pdfVeeam ONE & ServiceNow Blog: Veeam ONE: Enhanced Alarm CycleHow-To Upgrade Blog:  

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Veeam ONE v12

Veeam ONE v12 is available and offers Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 support, a new Jobs Calendar, Restful APIs, expanded Public Cloud Support, plus much more. The Immutability Report provides visibility into workloads that have immutable restore points and one’s that do not, helping prevent data loss due to malware activity. With many new enhancements and functionality, this release provides more ways to ensure compliance across all data protection operations.  Veeam ONE v12 major features include:Full visibility into Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 infrastructure components and jobs with alarms, reports and dashboards A Jobs Calendar that provides at-a-glance view or future and past schedules and execution time Official support for RESTful APIs Expanded Public Cloud Support, supporting new cloud workload types with real-time visibility and enhanced backup alarms One-stop Immutability Report Enterprise Application Plugins support Scale-out Backup Repository Data Transfer monitoring, reporting and alarms Security enhancements UI Enhancements IPv6 Support Enhanced reports supporting new workload types and restore visibility This release brought so much support for Veeam Backup & Replication features and Cloud Backup Policies, ensuring you never miss an RPO. Additionally, security improvements to help keep the Veeam ONE server secure, and UI enhancements help increase security and usability of the product it provides even more observability across the data protection environment. Published Date: 2023-02-14 (YMD)Build Number: 12.0.0.2498Release Notes: https://www.veeam.com/veeam_one_12_release_notes_rn.pdfVeeam ONE Multi-Cloud Data Protection Monitoring Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/veeam-one-v12-multi-cloud-navigation.htmlVeeam ONE Immutability Report Blog:  

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Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1

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/

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Veeam Backup & Replication 12.0

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/

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Secure Cloud Storage with NEW Veeam Data Cloud Vault

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

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NEW USAPI 2.0 plug-in from Hitachi (2.0.114 )

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.

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