SaaS Protection

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Performing Backup JobsVeeam Backup for Microsoft Entra ID supports two types of backup jobs: Tenant backup jobs that protect tenant data — users, groups, administrative units, roles and applications. Log jobs that protect tenant audit and sign-in logs.  Launch New Microsoft Entra ID Tenant Backup Job Wizard To create a Microsoft Entra ID tenant backup job, do one of the following: Open the Home view. On the ribbon, click Backup Job > Microsoft Entra ID > Tenant. Open the Home view. In the inventory pane, right-click Jobs and select Backup > Microsoft Entra ID > Tenant.  Step 1: Specify Job Name and Description At the Name step of the wizard, specify a name and description for the job. Step 2: Advanced > Encryption SettingsTo specify encryption settings for the file backup job: At the Tenant step of the wizard, click Advanced. On the Encryption tab, select the Enable backup data encryption check box to encrypt the backups. From the Password drop-down list, select

Configuring Log and Cache RepositoriesTo protect Microsoft Entra ID tenant data and logs, you require the following repositories:Cache repository that stores temporary cache files for log processing. Primary log backup repository. [Optional] Secondary log backup repository that stores copies of log backups. By default, the backup server can perform the roles of cache and primary log backup repositories.You can also configure other types of repositories to keep data in another location. The following types of repositories are supported for all repositories (the cache, primary and secondary repositories):Direct Attached Storage: Microsoft Windows or Linux physical or virtual machines. Network attached storage: SMB (CIFS) shares or NFS shares. The following types of repositories are supported only for the primary and secondary log backup repositories:Direct attached storage: Hardened repositories Deduplicating storage appliances: ExaGrid, Quantum DXi, Dell Data Domain or other Back

Veeam Backup for Entra IDVeeam Backup for Microsoft Entra ID is a specialized solution designed for the protection and disaster recovery of Microsoft Entra ID environments. This tool enables administrators and engineers to implement robust backup strategies and ensure data integrity. Below are the key functionalities and operations that can be performed using this solution:Backup of Entra ID Tenants - You can create backups of Microsoft Entra ID tenants, which are stored in PostgreSQL databases. This allows for efficient data management and retrieval in case of outages or data loss. Backup of Audit Logs - The solution facilitates the creation of backups for Microsoft Entra ID audit and sign-in logs. These logs are essential for monitoring activities and compliance. They can be stored in designated backup repositories to ensure they are preserved and easily accessible for analysis. Restoration of Identity Components - Veeam Backup for Microsoft Entra ID provides the capability to restor

You’ve equipped yourself with the introductory knowledge and skills to work with Veeam Backup for Salesforce! Remember to continue exploring advanced features, test your setup regularly, and leverage the best practices shared in this course to maintain a reliable and efficient workflow.Close your browser window or exit this course. Continue to module 3

Performing Backup JobsTo perform backup of Salesforce organizations, Veeam Backup for Salesforce runs backup policies. A backup policy is a collection of settings that define the way backup operations are performed: what data to back up, where to store backups, when to start the backup process, and so on. Launch Add Backup Policy Wizard  To launch the Add Backup Policy wizard, do the following: Navigate to the Backup tab. If you have added multiple companies to Veeam Backup for Salesforce, select a company to which the Salesforce organization whose data you want to protect belongs. To do that, select the company from the drop-down list at the top of the page. Click Add  Step 1: Configure Connection to Salesforce OrganizationAt the Connection step of the wizard, connect to a Salesforce organization and specify a database that will be used to store backed-up data. Either connect to an existing organization already connected to Veeam Backup for Salesforce or connect to a new organizat

Deployment of Veeam Backup for SalesforceVeeam Backup for Salesforce can be installed on a virtual or physical machine with one of the following operating systems: RedHat Linux Oracle Linux AlmaLinux Rocky Linux Ubuntu 20.04 (24.04.x LTS supported experimentally)  It is recommended that you create databases that will be used to protect production and sandbox Salesforce organizations on dedicated PostgreSQL servers. However, if you plan to install PostgreSQL locally on the management server, you must take into consideration all the CPU and RAM requirements specified for the management server, PostgreSQL server and file storage to avoid performance issues.  Before embarking on the deployment process of Veeam Backup for Salesforce, it is crucial to carefully consider and ensure that your hardware setup meets the following requirements. These requirements include server specifications, storage capacity, network connectivity, and other essential elements necessary to successfully im

Veeam Backup for SalesforceVeeam Backup for Salesforce is a solution developed for data and metadata protection for the Salesforce SaaS platform, giving you the ability to: Run your backup environment on-premises, or as a cloud instance. Protect multiple Salesforce organizations with one installation. Back up Salesforce files, data and metadata including data encryption, flexible backup scheduling and high-frequency, near-continuous backups of specific objects. Restore files, fields, records and objects of entire Salesforce organizations including data and metadata,  object hierarchy and child and parent relationships.  Veeam Backup for Salesforce eliminates the risk of losing business data and metadata due to human error, integration issues, or other Salesforce data loss scenarios. Components of Veeam Backup for SalesforceThe management server is a Linux-based host where Veeam Backup for Salesforce is installed. The management server performs the following administrative activit

You’ve equipped yourself with the introductory knowledge and skills to work with Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365! Remember to continue exploring advanced features, test your setup regularly, and leverage the best practices shared in this course to maintain a reliable and efficient workflow.Close your browser window or exit this course. Continue to module 2

Organization Object TypesWhen setting up backup jobs with Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, you can define object types and customize their processing and exclusion options according to your needs. This level of granularity ensures that you can efficiently protect and safeguard critical data within your Microsoft 365 environment.The following object types are available for backup and restore when using Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365.Organizations: Consists of organization objects and their processing options. Groups: Consists of Microsoft 365 groups (available only in Microsoft 365 organizations), security groups, distribution groups and dynamic distribution groups. Users: Consists of shared mailboxes, public mailboxes and users. Sites: Consists of Microsoft SharePoint sites and subsites. Teams: Consists of Microsoft teams.With Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, you have granular control over object types and their processing/exclusion options, empowering you to fine-tune data retrieval for

Deployment of Veeam Backup for M365Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 can be deployed on virtual, physical, or cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS, providing flexibility in choosing the deployment model that best suits your organization's needs.  Before embarking on the deployment process of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, it is crucial to carefully consider and ensure that your hardware setup meets the following requirements. These requirements include server specifications, storage capacity, network connectivity, and other essential elements necessary to successfully implement and operate Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365. CPU It is essential to have a modern x64 processor with multiple cores, preferably a minimum of eight cores.  This CPU requirement ensures optimal performance and enables efficient processing of backup and restore operations for your Microsoft 365 data. Memory For smooth deployment of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, a minimum of 16 GB RAM is req

Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 is a comprehensive backup and recovery solution designed to protect data in Microsoft 365 Exchange (both Online and On-Prem), SharePoint (both Online and On-Prem), OneDrive for Business, and Teams. It enables organizations to securely backup and recover their critical Microsoft 365 data in case of accidental deletion, security threats, or retention policy gaps.  Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365  provides a crucial safeguard against data loss and ensures business continuity. Components of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365Sever: This component manages and coordinates backup and restore operations and provides a console for managing backup infrastructure. Comprised of the following three parts: Proxy/Proxy Pools: This manages the data transfer between the Microsoft 365 environment and the backup repository. The proxy retrieves data from the Microsoft 365 environment and sends it to the backup repository. It also performs various data