Product Updates

Veeam Kasten v9.0  brings enterprise-grade resilience for Kubernetes workloads, including modern applications, virtual machines, and emerging AI data services. As Kubernetes adoption continues to scale, Veeam Kasten v9.0 focuses on improving efficiency, visibility, and protection across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.Key Features include:AWS-backed Veeam Vault integration, expanding backup storage options with a managed cloud storage tier Enhanced integration with Veeam Backup & Replication, enabling Kubernetes backups to be stored in native Veeam format Export to multiple locations, increasing resilience by allowing backup copies to be stored in additional repositories Hardened Kasten pods with read-only root filesystems, aligning with NIST 800-190 container security guidelines Blueprints for custom resources and AI databases, enabling application-consistent backups for modern Kubernetes data services OpenShift Virtualization incremental backup API, reducing compute overhead and improving backup efficiency for VM workloads Admission controller policy enforcement, enabling granular, environment-specific governance for actions and restore points Datamover performance optimizations, reducing resource usage and improving backup and export efficiency Improved observability with OpenShift Advanced Cluster Management, providing centralized visibility across Kasten deployments in Red Hat environments Label-based VM protection policies, enabling dynamic VM protection using Kubernetes labels Data Command Center integration, providing a unified view of backup coverage, risk, and audit readinessVeeam Kasten v9.0 focuses on improving scale, efficiency, and visibility while expanding support for mixed Kubernetes, VM, and modern data workloads.Build Number: 9.0.0Published Date: 2026-05-11 (YMD)Release notes: https://docs.kasten.io/latest/releasenotes/What’s New Document: https://www.veeam.com/resources/wp-whats-new-veeam-kasten-for-kubernetes.htmlVeeam Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/veeam-kasten-v9-enterprise-kubernetes-resilience.html

Veeam Kasten v8.5 is now available, bringing advanced protection for containers, KubeVirt VMs, and AI workloads. As Kubernetes adoption continues, Veeam Kasten v8.5 brings fast innovation, lower risk and greater compliance.Key Features include:VM- Centric Protection Policies supporting protection of entire namespaces or individual VMs with automatic identification and protection of all dependencies VM-Centric restores allowing you to protect each VM as independent restore points, perform batch restores, perform restorations of individual disks within a VM, and the ability to retain Mac address of network interfaces during restores. Enhanced VM dashboard to support mass restore operations File-level recovery for containers and VMs allowing you to browse and recover individual files from filesystem volumes or block volumes (supported filesystems include ext4, xfs, FAT, and NTFS) Restore point validation through scanning repositories to ensure all objects are present and validated against original checksums Azure Federated Identity for Location Profiles delivering seamless and secure access to Azure resources, including Azure Blob Storage Azure Key Vault Integration to manage Veeam Kasten encryption keys Passkey User Interface for centralized control of encryption passkeys Prometheus Remote Write to stream Veeam Kasten metrics to a single external Grafana for observability and alerting Protection blueprints for AI Data Backup and restore to Microsoft compatible SMB storage Backup Kubernetes persistent volumes using the vSphere CSI driver Azure Files Storage Support for crash-consistent backupsVeeam Kasten brings a unified platform for safeguarding all workloads with advanced VM controls, enterprise-grade automation, AI data protection and unmatched flexibility.Build Number: 8.5.0Published Date: 2026 -01- 08 (YMD)Release notes: https://docs.kasten.io/latest/releasenotes/What’s New Document: https://www.veeam.com/resources/wp-whats-new-veeam-kasten-for-kubernetes.htmlVeeam Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/veeam-kasten-v85-kubernetes-enterprise-protection.html ****As of 2026-01-22 Veeam Kasten 8.5.1 has been released - Release Notes | Veeam Kasten 

Veeam Recovery Orchestrator v13, an essential component of the Veeam Data Platform Premium Edition, has been released. This major update delivers significant improvements across recovery planning, platform integration, user experience, and security. Key New Features and Enhancements: Veeam Software Appliance (VSA) with High-Availability Cluster  Provides support for the Veeam Software Appliance, including high-availability clustering, ensuring continuous data protection.  Support for Veeam Backup & Replication v13.0.1 for Microsoft Windows  Integrate and orchestrate recovery plans using the latest version of Veeam Backup & Replication for Windows, keeping your environment protected with the most up-to-date technology.  Monthly Audit Report with Full Change Tracking  The Audit Report details all recovery plan activities and changes over the past month, providing enhanced visibility and traceability for your organization.  Enhanced Web UI and UX  A completely modernized, intuitive web interface that simplifies workflows and delivers a streamlined experience.  Offline Malware Scanning for Recovery Plans  Updated malware scanning now supports offline operation, allowing you to validate backup integrity before recovery, even in offline environments.  Improved Security for Azure Compute Account Management  Azure compute accounts can now be managed directly within the Orchestrator UI, delivering tighter security and easier configuration. Before installing or upgrading to Veeam Recovery Orchestrator v13, please review the Veeam Recovery Orchestrator 13 Release Notes for system requirements and configuration instructions.  Build Number: 13.0.0Published Date: 2025-11-19Release Notes: https://helpcenter.veeam.com/rn/veeam_recovery_orchestrator_13_release_notes.htmlWhat’s New Document: https://www.veeam.com/veeam_orchestrator_13_whats_new_wn.pdf 

Veeam ONE 13.0.1 has been released, introducing enhanced monitoring and automation features that improve observability, security, and integration with Veeam Backup & Replication and various standalone plug-ins. The update also includes advances in Veeam Intelligence and Platform support.Veeam ONE continues to drive innovation, delivering advanced observability across key Veeam Data Platform capabilities to provide the most comprehensive solution for optimizing and protecting your Veeam Backup environmentKey features include: Support for Veeam Backup & Replication High-Availability providing continuous health monitoring with alarms notifying of health degrades or failover conditions Automated remediation action to trigger a failover when Veeam ONE detects that the primary node is unhealthy, enabling policy-driven failovers for both planned and unplanned events (Requires VSA 13.0.1) Coveware Recon Integration in Threat Center including Recon findings with actionable alarms for each Recon incident, and filtering options to reduce alarm fatigue Expanded monitoring and reporting for Veeam Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server Monitoring improvements for standalone Veeam Plug-ins for Enterprise Applications including SAP HANA, Oracle RMAN, SAP on Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Db2 and SAP Max DB. Standalone plug-in data is now included in the Workload Protection History and Backup Inventory Reports Protection status for standalone plug-ins can now be tracked with Application Backup Policy State alarm Desktop Client now displays standalone plug-in workloads Localization in Web Client available in Japanese Platform Support for Veeam Software Appliance, VMware vSphere 9.0 and VMware Cloud Director 10.6Advancements to Veeam Intelligence Include:New Malware Threat Analysis Agent allowing you to get real-time insights, anomaly details, blast radius and next best action to guide you through recovery steps including triggering signature-based malware scans directly from Veeam Intelligence (Requires 13.0.1 or later) New Deep Analysis Agent in Veeam Intelligence allowing you to extract reporting insights and quickly navigate datasets (Requires 13.0.1 or later) Speech to text allowing you to ask Veeam intelligence questions with your voice in your own language Data Resilience Summary providing a consolidated snapshot of your backup environment that aggregates job status, groups errors, and delivers recommendation with direct links to trusted resources (Requires Veeam Backup & Replication 13.01 or later)Besides these key features, additional comprehensive improvements have been made to overall user experience, including user interface enhancements. Reporting and Alarms have been enhanced to provide more insight and details about your backup environment. REST APIs have been optimized to provide more data for cloud backups and to reduce execution time.Veeam ONE 13.0.1 brings many capabilities to fuel the Veeam Data Platform to improve observability, scalability and overall Veeam Data Platform security. Build Number: 13.0.1Published Date: 2025-11-19 (YMD)Release Notes: https://helpcenter.veeam.com/rn/veeam_one_13_0_1_release_notes.htmlWhat’s New Document: https://www.veeam.com/veeam_one_13_whats_new_wn.pdfVeeam Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/veeam-data-platform-v13-enterprise-backup-security-ai.html

Veeam Backup & Replication v13 is now available, delivering enterprise-grade resilience with uncompromising security and rapid, reliable recovery. This release introduces major advancements in backup, security, cloud integration and application support—designed to boost performance, scalability, and usability across a wide range of workloads and platforms. Not only that, but in addition to the existing Windows-based installable software, V13 now offers a new software appliance deployment option for significantly reduced operational costs and securing risks.Key features include:Pre-built, pre-hardened, predictable all-in-one appliance with the Veeam Software Appliance A Veeam Infrastructure Appliance that can be deployed on any physical, virtual or cloud machine using JeOS New web-based user interface that meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to access backup management operations Instant Recovery to Microsoft Azure Malware detection with Veeam Threat Hunter for Cloud and Linux workloads Enhanced Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) with support for custom roles with scoped permissions  SSO for centralized user access and authentication with SAML 2.0 for accessing both the new web UI and the Windows-based backup console Back up directly to S3-compatible object storage for AIX, Solaris and enterprise application plug-ins Immutability for Google Cloud Storage Nutanix AHV full integration Linux OS mount server for File Level Recovery Performance and efficiency improvements for object storage High Availability for Veeam Software Appliance allowing it to be deployed in active/passive backup server cluster with the second node on standby (requires VSA 13.0.1 and VDP Premium edition) Universal CDP of any Windows machine (physical, virtual, or cloud) to VMware Cloud Director with support for additional targets coming later Centralized Management for Veeam plug-ins for Microsoft SQL Server allowing the use of Protection Groups to control installation and upgrade of plug-in Veeam Plug-in for SAP Max DB allowing backups to be streamed directly to Veeam repositories Microsoft Entra ID Intune policies protection support RDS SQL Backups to Object Storage SLA Policies for AWS Workloads Expanded Hypervisor coverage with support for Scale Computing HyperCore Microsoft Sentinel integration allowing teams to monitor and investigate Veeam Backup events Recon Scanner 3.0 integration built directly into Veeam Data Platform for real-time threat visibility Veeam Intelligence Advanced Mode unlocking the usage of new AI agents including the Malware Threat Analysis Agent and the Deep Data Analysis Agent Veeam ONE reports integrated into Veeam Backup & Replication Console Data Resilience Summary providing an overview of backup operations and risksThe release of Veeam Backup & Replication v13 delivers advanced data protection, AI-driven ransomware resilience and seamless recovery across physical, virtual and cloud environments. The key features listed above are only a fraction of what this release brings, with over 100 improvements made across the platform. For a full list of features and details please visit the What’s New document.  Published Date: 2025-11-19 (YMD)Build Number: 13.01.180Release Notes: https://helpcenter.veeam.com/rn/veeam_backup_13_0_1_release_notes.htmlWhat’s New Document:  https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_13_whats_new__wn.pdfVeeam Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/veeam-data-platform-v13-enterprise-backup-security-ai.html

A new plug-in Veeam App for Palo Alto Networks XSIAM 1.0 is released! This new product brings the following features:Auto-Parsing of syslog data from multiple Veeam Backup & Replication and Veeam ONE servers. Built-in Veeam Data Platform Monitoring and Veeam Security Activities dashboards as well as built-in reports. Internal alerts for events with different severity levels.The Veeam App integrated with Cortex XSIAM is available exclusively to Veeam Data Platform Advanced and Premium customers that leverage version 12.2 or later. The app can be downloaded via Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex Marketplace at no additional Veeam cost. Published: 2024-09-04 (YMD)User guide - https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/security_plugins_xsiam/guide/intro.html?ver=1Build-number - 1.0.66.Blog: https://www.veeam.com/company/press-release/veeam-announces-a-new-integration-with-palo-alto-networks-to-streamline-security-operations-and-deliver-data-resilience-for-customers.html

Veeam ONE V13 is now available, delivering a modern, scalable, and flexible observability solution as part of the Veeam Data Platform. This release empowers organizations with real-time monitoring, automated business documentation, and advanced management reporting across Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, VMware vSphere, VMware Cloud Director, and Microsoft Hyper-V.With enterprise-grade scalability, a next-generation interactive reporting engine, a redesigned web client, and expanded analytics capabilities, Veeam ONE V13 sets a new standard for intelligent data protection and operational visibility.Key Features include:Data Collection through new agent-based Veeam Analytics Service HTML5-based reporting for faster generation and reporting access Interactive charts and widgets with the ability to export to image or CSV formats Advanced filtering for reports with more refined data collection Data Export to CSV and PDF Enhanced Report Builder PostgreSQL reporting database to accelerate report generation including cached reporting and data warehousing Global search options for report names, descriptions, dashboards and widgets New Alarms Overview section in Web Client Redesigned Report Catalog in Web Client offering visual previews, tags and purpose filters and a popular reports filter Redesigned Dashboard Catalog with the ability to star most-used dashboard Appearance customization with three modern UI themes available in both light and dark modes New Web Client features a new Credentials Manager and Data Collection section Reports Download Queue allowing you to continue working while reports are generated in the background Expanded monitoring and reporting capabilities for additional public cloud workloads including AWS FSx, AWS Redshift clusters, AWS DynamoDB, AWS Redshift Serverless, Microsoft Azure Virtual Network, Microsoft Azure CosmosDB and Google Cloud Spanner Enhanced Support for Veeam Backup & Replication for Object Storage Backups and Immutability monitoring Platform support for Veeam Software Appliance, VMware vSphere 9.0 and VMware Cloud Director 10.6Other features include enhancements to the user interface, user experience, alarms, reports and REST APIs. Not only that, but there is also further integration with Veeam Backup & Replication including the ability to view dashboards and leverage reporting capabilities.Veeam ONE V13 marks a significant advancement in Veeam’s observability strategy—delivering enterprise-grade scalability, a next-generation interactive reporting engine, an intuitive web client experience, with enriched analytics across the entire Veeam Data Platform.Build Number: 13.0.0.5630Published Date: 2025-09-03Release Notes: https://helpcenter.veeam.com/rn/veeam_one_13_release_notes.html What’s New Document: https://www.veeam.com/veeam_one_13_whats_new_wn.pdf  

We are excited to announce early availability for the Veeam Backup & Replication Veeam Software Appliance! The appliance is delivered through a bootable ISO or virtual appliance and runs on a hardened, Veeam managed Linux OS. This solution is hardware agnostic, allowing you to deploy on the infrastructure of your choice: physical, virtual or cloud.It’s important to note that this early release is intended for net new deployments, with upgrade and migration options coming in a future release.Key features include:Based on hardened, Veeam-managed Linux-based “Just Enough OS” (JeOS) Delivery as a bootable ISO and OVA for maximum deployment flexibility Built-in immutability, Zero Trust access controls and automated patching Modern web UI with SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) for backup console access Mandated MFA for all sensitive operations Base OS pre-configured to DISA STIG guidelines Automatic Security patches and hardening updates Backup Infrastructure Lockdown mode to prevent unauthorized additions of backup infrastructure components Designated Security Officer role to approve host operations and configuration changes True Zero trust operations with no base OS privileges available to backup server administrators or any other roles Immutability option for backups stored in its built-in repositoryWith its built-in immutability, Zero Trust access controls and automated patching, the Veeam Software Appliance delivers a secure, flexible, and modernized backup experience tailored for today’s diverse infrastructure needs. Although JeOS is built on Linux, no prior Linux expertise is required. We've streamlined all essential OS management tasks through a simple text-based user interface (TUI) and a modern web-based console. Whether you're deploying on physical hardware, virtual environments, or in the cloud, this hardened Linux-based solution offers built-in security, simplified management, and true Zero Trust operations from day one. Build Number: 13.0.0.4967Published Date: 2025-09-03 (YMD)Release Notes: https://helpcenter.veeam.com/rn/veeam_backup_13_release_notes.htmlWhat’s New Document: https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_13_whats_new__wn.pdfVeeam Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/veeam-software-appliance.htmlCommunity Hub Update Center:  

Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure v8 has been released, and with it brings a focus on security, automation and workload protection. A notable feature of this release is it support for a new workload, Azure Cosmos DB for Mongo DB, allowing organizations to safeguard their data against loss, corruption or accidental deletion.It is important to note, starting from Veeam Backup for Microsoft version 6.0, Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure is part of the Veeam Backup & Replication solution, with some features available only for backup appliances managed by Veeam Backup & Replication.Key features include:SLA- based backup policies for VMs, automating backup operations with two template types: SLA and Storage Granular access control by supporting a new read-only role in its Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) capabilities Protection for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB workloads Updated UI designed for a cleaner, modern design that enhances accessibility Build Numbers:Veeam Backup for Micosoft Azure: 8.0.0.334Microsoft Azure Plug-In for Veeam Backup & Replication – 12.8.0.293Published Date: 2025-03-28 (YMD)Community Post: https://community.veeam.com/blogs-and-podcasts-57/veeam-backup-for-aws-v9-and-microsoft-azure-v8-10295Veeam Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/backup-aws-v9-microsoft-azure-v8.html#New_Features_in_Veeam_Backup_for_Microsoft_Azure_v8

Veeam Backup for AWS v9 is now available, bringing key enhancements to improve security, performance, and workload support. A standout feature of this release is support for a new AWS workload, Amazon Redshift Serverless, enabling organizations to easily backup and restore serverless clusters in AWS.It is important to note that starting from version 7.0, the Veeam Backup for AWS is integrated in the Veeam Backup & Replication solution. Some new features are available only for backup appliances managed by Veeam Backup & Replication.Key features included in Veeam Backup for AWS:Support for Amazon Redshift Serverless, providing organizations with the ability to capture the data of the processed RedShift Serverless namespace and its associated work group at a specific point of time. You can find the full list of supported Redshift Serverless properties here. AWS Organizations support allowing the management of workload protection for hundreds of accounts at once Enhanced security with a read-only role to its Role Based Access Control (RBAC) capabilities allowing administrators to give view-only access to backups and configurations. Updated User Interface, providing a cleaner more modern interface with improved accessibility.Build numbers:Veeam Backup for AWS: 9.0.0.304AWS Plug-In for Veeam Backup & Replication: 12.9.0.281Published: 2025-03-28 (YMD)Help Center: https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbaws/guide/welcome.html?ver=9Community Post: https://community.veeam.com/blogs-and-podcasts-57/veeam-backup-for-aws-v9-and-microsoft-azure-v8-10295Veeam Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/backup-aws-v9-microsoft-azure-v8.html

Veeam Recovery Orchestrator 7.2.1, a key component of Veeam Data Platform Premium Edition, has been released. This release introduces significant enhancements for cloud recovery, Hyper-V integration, and security.Key Functionality includes:Support for Azure Local recovery target: You can now use Azure Local as a recovery target for both vSphere and Hyper-V workloads, expanding flexibility and cloud recovery options. Hyper-V direct-connected cluster support: Extended Hyper-V functionality enables support for direct-connected clusters, eliminating the need for SCVMM. This simplifies deployment and management for Hyper-V environments. MFA integration for VRO UI: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) can now be enabled to secure logins to the VRO user interface, providing enhanced security and compliance. Microsoft Authenticator and Google Authenticator apps are supported.Veeam Recovery Orchestrator 7.2.1 is compatible with Veeam Backup and Replication 12.3 and Veeam ONE 12.3. With these enhancements, Veeam Recovery Orchestrator 7.2.1 empowers organizations with greater flexibility, streamlined management and stronger security for orchestrated recovery across hybrid and cloud environments. Build Number: 7.2.1.286Published Date: 2025-07-08Release Notes: https://helpcenter.veeam.com/rn/veeam_recovery_orchestrator_7_2_1_release_notes.html#what-s-new-in-veeam-recovery-orchestrator-7-2-1 Veeam Recovery Orchestrator 7.2.1 Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/enterprise-resilience-veeam-vro72.htmlVRO Heros Den Blog: Veeam Recovery Orchestrator 7.2.1: Latest Features & Enhancements | Veeam Community Resource Hub 

Veeam and CrowdStrike have partnered to enhance data security and boost operational efficiency. This integration allows organizations to enhance cyber defenses by combining Veeam Data Platforms data resilience capabilities with the log management and security operations from the CrowdStrike platform.The Veeam App for CrowdStrike allows organizations to not only improve incident response times but also better detect anomalies and activities that occur across the IT ecosystem.The Veeam Data Connector for CrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEM allows users to build their own dashboards and leverage data analytics with CrowdStrike Next-GEN SIEM.Key features include:Monitoring of over 300 events including Veeam Backup & Replication events and Veeam ONE alarms Two built-in dashboards to monitor job statuses and security activity daily Built-in scheduled searches based on Veeam security activities Multiple data source support Built-in data parser with the Veeam Data Connector to ingest and analyze Veeam Data Platform events in CrowdStrike Next-GEN SIEMThe Veeam App for Crowdstrike Falcon LogScale and the Veeam Data Connector fully support Veeam Data Platform Advanced and Premium editions. This integration ensures critical events are identified immediately and provide alerts for SOV analysts to investigate. Organizations can leverage these tools to detect threats, eliminate blind spots, and address potential risks in their data protection with centralized visibility. Published: 2025- 04-23 (YMD)Blog Post: https://www.veeam.com/blog/crowdstrike-and-veeam-enhancing-data-security.htmlUser guide: https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/security_plugins_falcon_logscale/guide/intro.html?ver=1

Veeam is excited to introduce Veeam Kasten v8.0--a powerful leap forward in modern data protection.This latest release is purpose-built for the enterprise, delivering enhanced support for modern virtualization, robust security, effortless scalability, and unparalleled freedom of choice.With Kasten v8.0, operations and application teams gain the advanced tools they need to ensure data resilience across both traditional virtual machines (VMs) and modern cloud-native environments. This provides seamless, consistent management with the performance and stability enterprises demand.Key Features include:Support for File Level Recovery (FLR) for KubeVirt VMs allowing for granular restores New VM Dashboard that provides visibility into Kube-Virt based workloads and dependent resources across the cluster New Restore Point Dashboard to simplify management of restore points and recoveries Redesigned Policies Dashboard to improve management with expanded search, filtering and added detailed views Self Service Cluster Migrations allowing non-admin users to perform data migrations, imports and restores Reduced privileges for Veeam Kasten Services helping minimize attack surface and enhance compliance by adopting a least-privilege approach ISO 27001 Certification elevating customers’ security profiles Encryption Key Rotation providing simplified key management while enhancing encryption standards Multi-Architecture support for clusters using 64-bit ARM or POWER CPU architectures in addition to existing x86_64 CPU supportKey considerations include:Kasten now uses deployment specific service accounts instead of the k10-k10 service account for a default helm install. Kasten continues to support using a customer provided service account name via the helm value serviceAccount.name. Following upgrade to 8.0.0, any Veeam Kasten installations that do not explicitly set kastenDisasterRecovery.quickMode.enabled=false and have Veeam Kasten Disaster Recovery (KDR) enabled will now default to Quick DR with local catalog snapshot.  Upgrading to this version changes the manner in which passkeys are handled. Performing a KDR backup is recommended prior to upgradingThis release adds more flexibility with support for multi-CPU architectures, the ability to export to Veeam Vault and expanded support for NetApp Trident storage provisioner with backup capabilities for ONTAP NAS “Economy” volumes. With all these features users can embrace increased security, enhanced visibility and improved disaster recovery allowing them to stay resilient within their modern cloud-native deployments. Build Number: 8.0.0Published: 2025-05-15 (YMD)Release Notes: https://docs.kasten.io/latest/releasenotesWhat’s New: https://www.veeam.com/resources/wp-whats-new-veeam-kasten-for-kubernetes.htmlBlog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/kasten-v8-kubernetes-data-resilience.html 

Veeam Data Cloud now supports backup of Salesforce data and metadata. This takes all the power and features provided in Veeam Backup for Salesforce and offers it through a cloud-native experience. Users can manage backups from a web-based console while being able to create real-time notifications for backup, recovery, Salesforce connection issues and changes in protected data. This simplifies backup operations ensuring consistency across your data protection strategy.Key capabilities include:Back up of Salesforce files, data and metadata Encryption of data on the client side with original (built-in) or AWS KMS keys Customizable backup schedules for different Salesforce objects to meet desired RPOs allowing the creation of high frequency backups of specified objects Restore options include: Files, data and metadata including object hierarchies and custom fields Files, fields, records and objects of entire Salesforce tenants Data and metadata (including Reports, Profiles, Permission sets, Flows, and so on) Object hierarchy to an unlimited level of depth Child and parent relationships The ability to archive data that is no longer needed but needs to be retained for future reference or regulatory compliance reasons Configuration of granular retention settings at the object level Compare versions of production Salesforce records with versions of backed-up records stored in repositories Compare versions of production data with versions of backed up metadata stored in repositories to see line-by-line differencesIn addition, you are greeted with an intuitive dashboard that provides a quick overview of your salesforce backup health, displaying status for data, file and metadata backup. It also shows recent data changes and object modification trends.As organizations cloud strategy evolves, this integration marks another milestone in Veeam’s commitment to delivering data resilience across workloads including SaaS platforms.Published: 2025-04-22 (YMD)User guide: https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vdc/userguide/salesforce_protection.htmlVeeam Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/introducing-data-cloud-for-salesforce.html

Veeam Data Cloud now supports Microsoft Entra ID in its unified, intuitive cloud platform. This offers comprehensive backup and restore capabilities for Entra ID users, groups, application registrations and other objects in an all-in-one-SaaS platform. Key capabilities include:Backups of Microsoft Entra ID tenants, Entra ID audit and sign-in logs Restore options for users, groups, administrative units, roles, applications and service principles from the Microsoft Entra ID tenant backups to the Microsoft Entra ID environment Restore properties of users, groups, administrative units, roles, applications and service principles from Microsoft Entra ID tenant backups to the Microsoft Entra ID environment Automated scheduling allowing you to preconfigure and schedule backups Intuitive dashboard that contains information on the state of protection including the number of protected objects and recent restore sessions Change detection that can identify inconsistencies by comparing your Entra ID tenant with your backup data for quick restorationWith this support, Veeam Data Cloud provides a secure backup service accessible through a web-based browser that allows you to automate backup processes and perform recovery.Published: 2025-04-22 (YMD)User Guide: https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vdc/userguide/welcome.html

Veeam Recovery Orchestrator 7.2 has been released and now includes support for Microsoft Hyper-V environments. With data portability being a key focus, it was important to provide support for additional sources and targets for recovery plans. This increases flexibility, avoids vendor lock-in, and ensures businesses not only can recover quickly, but migrate data to another location if needed.Key functionality includes:Recovery locations using a Hyper-V 2022 cluster & CSV storage in System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2022 Support for Microsoft Hyper-V Recovery Plans allowing you to orchestrate restores of Hyper-V VMs to their original or to a new Hyper-V Cluster location Plan creation using SCVMM tags for simplified management Support for Microsoft Hyper-V Recovery Plan Readiness Checks to verify RPOs are met and recovery location resources are available and ready to use Hyper-V Recovery Plan Definition and Plan execution reports Cross platform support for recovery of vSphere VMs to Microsoft Hyper-V and Azure Local allowing users to define pre-determined validation and leverage post-recovery validation to ensure a successful conversion process.Key Considerations:System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2022 & CSV storage registered in SCVMM is supported Direct connections to Hyper-V hosts are not supportedThis release delivers orchestration of restores for Microsoft Hyper-V, adding confidence in the face of migration, disaster or cyberthreat, keeping your business running. Published: 2025-02-18 (YMD)Build Number: 7.2.0.203Release Notes: https://helpcenter.veeam.com/rn/veeam_recovery_orchestrator_7_2_release_notes.html   What’s New: https://www.veeam.com/veeam_orchestrator_7_2_whats_new_wn.pdf Veeam Blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/whats-new-in-veeam-recovery-orchestrator-7-2.htmlCommunity Blog: https://community.veeam.com/vro-heroes-den-120/veeam-recovery-orchestrator-7-2-available-now-9799 

Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 8.1 has been released. This release brought key enhancements as well as fixed key issues for better reliability.Key enhancements in this release includeAdded support for Ubuntu 24.05 and RedHat 9.4 as backup proxy operating systems Multiple stability, performance, and scalability improvementsThis release resolved key issues that may be occurring in your environment, for a full list of general fixes implemented, please review KB4711.Published: 2025-01-23 (YMD)Build Number: 8.1.0.305Knowledge Base Article: KB4711: Release Information for Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 8.1Release Notes: Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 8.1 Release Notes

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: 2024-12-03 (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

 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

 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  

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 

Veeam is excited to launch Veeam Data Cloud Vault v2. Vault is our fully managed, secure, and cloud-based storage service leveraging Microsoft Azure. This release makes implementing a secure, off-site backup into your data protection strategy not just easy but also attainable.Key enhancements include:Reduced pricing to $14/TB/month which includes transaction, retrieval and egress costs in one predictable price. Two Editions - Foundation and Advanced - providing you with more choices. Advanced edition supports zone-redundant-storage (ZRS) increasing durability for your backups. Advanced edition introduces unlimited restore options giving you more flexibility to test recoverability without the fear of additional costs. Veeam Vault now leverages Azure Blob cool storage in both editions providing the highest backup and restore performance. Deeper integrations coming in Veeam Data Platform 12.3 giving you the options to procure, provision, and monitor Veeam Vaults.Through these key enhancements Veeam Data Cloud Vault continues to provide secure cloud storage made easy.You can see an editions comparison here:Published: 2024-11-12 (YMD)User guide: https://www.veeam.com/veeam_data_cloud_vault_user_guide_pg.pdfBlog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/veeam-vault-v2.html

Veeam Recovery Orchestrator 7.1 included in Veeam Data Platform Advanced 12.2. This release brought key enhancements for security, restores and UI enhancements.New setup ISO for Orchestrator which can be used to deploy any of the three products in the Veeam Data Platform Premium and as an add-on to Veeam Data Platform Advanced. YARA rule management allowing you to import YARA rule files using Orchestrator UI. This allows you to preview rule contents within the UI, automatically distribute the YARA files to VBR server when scanning is required and to better control YARA file availability when using Orchestrator scopes. New repository types for use in Azure recovery allowing backups stored there to be recovered in Microsoft Azure cloud plans including Veeam Data Cloud Vault, Amazon S3 and S3-compatible and Wasabi. Support for Veeam Data Cloud VaultBuild Number: 7.1.0.278Release Notes: https://helpcenter.veeam.com/rn/veeam_recovery_orchestrator_7_1_release_notes.htmlPublish Date: 2024-08-28Orchestrator 7.1 blog:  

Veeam Recovery Orchestrator v7 continues to add capabilities for secure orchestrated recovery for any disaster scenario. Working in conjunction with Veeam Backup & Replication and Veeam ONE you gain the ability to detect and identify cyberthreats, respond to them, and recover faster to stay secure and compliant. Major features in this release include:Clean Recovery ensuring that data is valid and free from infection. During the recovery process, users can scan backups with anti-virus definitions to ensure no malicious content is detected. This includes scan backups with YARA Rules and the ability to “check malware flags”. Enhancements to CDP with the ability to test CDP replicas without stopping policies. This includes heartbeat checks, network tests and custom scripts. Enhancements for recovery to Microsoft Azure with support of custom scripts via PowerShell. Veeam Threat Center IntegrationBuild Number: 7.0.0.337** Please note, security patch (https://www.veeam.com/kb4585). If you haven’t done so already, please update immediately. **Published Date: 2023-12-05 (YMD)Release Notes: https://www.veeam.com/veeam_orchestrator_7_0_release_notes_rn.pdfVeeam Recovery Orchestrator v7 blog: https://www.veeam.com/blog/recovery-orchestrator-v7-features.html 

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