Veeam® Backup for Microsoft 365 aims to eliminate the risk of losing access and control over Microsoft 365 data including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Teams – so that data is always protected and accessible. Veeam can securely backup Microsoft 365 to any location, including on premises, a hyperscale cloud, or a service provider and:
- Protects Microsoft 365 data from accidental deletion, security threats and retention policy gaps
- Quickly restores individual Microsoft 365 email, files and sites with recovery flexibility
- Meet legal and compliance requirements with eDiscovery of Microsoft 365 items
NEW in Version 7: Advanced monitoring and reporting through an integration with Veeam ONE v12. This is available as a separate installation and comes at no additional cost to Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 customers. V7 also includes: Backup copy between ANY object storage systems with immutability for ransomware protection, and Microsoft Teams support for self-service restores via the Restore Portal.
The vendor offers a 30-day trial and a demo on Microsoft 365 backup.
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Veeam Data Platform backs up and replicates virtual machines, protects server farms, provides database backup, and delivers disaster recovery solutions. Users utilize it for protecting Office 365 data, ensuring business continuity, monitoring environments, migrating snapshots, and securing data in offsite locations or the cloud.
Veeam Data Platform is recognized for its ease of setup, reliability, and ability to handle diverse IT infrastructures. It is popular among users for its data replication efficiency, fast virtual machine restoration, and robust reporting. With strong integration with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, it ensures scalability and adaptability across environments. The platform supports incremental backups, a comprehensive dashboard for monitoring and reporting, and a smooth recovery process. New features such as malware detection and an immutable Linux repository enhance its security offerings. However, there's room for improvement in full cloud integration, user interface, and support for more storage systems, as well as better documentation, additional automation, detailed reporting, and enhanced technical support. Users also ask for improved data recovery features, reduced pricing, and greater compatibility with non-Windows systems, Oracle, and SAP systems.
What are the most valued features?
- Data replication efficiency: Ensures quick and reliable data replication.
- Fast VM restoration: Enables quick recovery of virtual machines.
- Easy user interface: Simplifies the backup and recovery process.
- Robust reporting: Provides comprehensive reporting and monitoring capabilities.
- Scalability: Adapts to growing infrastructure needs with ease.
- Backup verification: Ensures the integrity of backups.
- Adaptability: Works across different environments seamlessly.
- Cloud integration: Integrates with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Incremental backup: Supports reliable incremental backups.
- Malware detection: Enhances security with new malware detection features.
- Immutable Linux repository: Offers an extra layer of security for backups.
What benefits and ROI should users look for?
- Ease of setup: Reduces deployment time and effort.
- Reliability: Ensures consistent backup and recovery performance.
- Scalable solution: Grows with the business without hassle.
- Comprehensive monitoring: Provides full visibility into backup operations.
- Cost-effectiveness: Optimizes backup and recovery costs.
- Data security: Enhances protection with features like malware detection and immutable repositories.
- User-friendly: Removes complexity from backup management.
In industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, Veeam Data Platform provides critical data backup and disaster recovery solutions. Organizations in these sectors use Veeam for protecting sensitive data, ensuring compliance, and maintaining business continuity. By leveraging Veeam's robust features and integrations, companies can safeguard their IT infrastructures against data loss and cyber threats.
