Thank You to everyone that joined the  Joining the Seattle Veeam User Group Meeting this week!

The Seattle Veeam User Group meeting held at our Bellevue offices. It was a pleasure connecting with all of you and discussing the latest updates, features, and strategies to optimize your data protection and recovery efforts. Here’s a recap of what we covered, along with expanded details and relevant community resources for your reference:

Veeam Community and Participation

We highlighted the importance of being an active member of the Veeam Community. From Veeam Forums to user groups like ours, these platforms are fantastic opportunities to share knowledge, ask questions, and collaborate with like-minded professionals. We also discussed ways to contribute through blogging, presenting at events, or even becoming a Veeam Vanguard, an elite group of ambassadors dedicated to data protection excellence.

Veeam 12.3 Updates

Several enhancements to improve performance and usability:

• Backup Repository Enhancements: Improved scalability and efficiency in handling large-scale environments.
• Immutable Backups: Strengthened ransomware protection by ensuring backups remain tamper-proof during retention periods.
• Granular Recovery Features: Enhanced support for recovery tasks, including expanded options for specific workloads and environments.

These improvements continue to reinforce Veeam’s leadership in providing robust, reliable, and efficient backup solutions.

Preview of Veeam v13 with Linux Server Deployment

We’re excited about Veeam v13, which introduces the ability to deploy the Veeam Backup Server on Linux. This enhancement reduces the total cost of ownership and provides a lightweight, secure, and customizable deployment option. For organizations already leveraging Linux-based infrastructures, this marks a significant step forward in seamless integration and optimization.
First Look at VBR v13

Veeam ONE v13

Veeam ONE v13 introduces advanced monitoring and analytics capabilities, providing deeper insights into your backup infrastructure. Key features include:

• Enhanced Dashboards: More intuitive and customizable dashboards for real-time monitoring.
• Proactive Alerting: Improved alerting mechanisms to identify and address potential issues before they impact operations.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Expanded reporting options to support better decision-making and compliance requirements.

These enhancements enable more efficient management and optimization of your data protection environment.
Check out the community link here Veeam One v13 First Look
 

Security Enhancements in Veeam Software

Security remains a cornerstone of Veeam’s offerings. We delved into features that enhance your organization’s resilience against cyber threats:

• Recon Feature: Proactively monitors for unusual behavior in your backup environment, enabling you to detect and address threats early.
• YARA Integration: This advanced threat detection mechanism uses YARA rules to identify malware patterns during backup scans. For a practical guide, refer to this community post: Deploying and using a Yara rule with Veeam
• Malware Scanning: Integrated with leading antivirus engines, Veeam now scans backups for potential threats, ensuring that restored data is clean and secure.

These features align with modern cybersecurity needs, providing peace of mind when protecting and recovering your critical data.

Microsoft 365 Backup and Veeam Data Cloud

We discussed Veeam’s comprehensive capabilities for protecting Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Teams. Veeam’s backup solution ensures:

• Fast and reliable recovery of individual items or entire mailboxes.
• Protection against accidental deletion, ransomware, and retention policy gaps.
• A flexible, scalable architecture that grows with your organization’s needs.

For deployment options and best practices, consider this resource: Exploring Veeam Backup Deployment Options for Microsoft 365 Data Protection

Additionally, we touched on Veeam Data Cloud, which simplifies backup and disaster recovery for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This platform provides seamless integration with leading cloud providers, enabling efficient, secure storage and recovery options for your data.

For more insights, you might find this community discussion helpful: Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 - Blog Series - Part 1

Next Steps

1. Explore New Features: Dive deeper into the features we discussed, including the Recon feature, YARA integration, and Veeam v13 Linux deployment, to see how they can enhance your environment.
2. Stay Engaged: Join the Veeam Community online to share your experiences and stay updated on best practices.
3. Mark Your Calendar: We are planning another Seattle Veeam User Group meeting in Spring 2025. Keep an eye on your inbox for the official invite and agenda.

If you have any feedback on this session or topics you'd like covered in future meetings, please feel free to share.

Thank you to everyone that was part of the Seattle Veeam User Group. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!