Veeam Backup for Azure

Score7.2 out of 10

103 Reviews and Ratings

What is Veeam Backup for Azure?

Veeam® Backup for Azure delivers native, policy-based protection for reliable recovery from accidental deletion, ransomware and other data loss scenarios. With an API-first approach, immutable backups and full- and file-level restores ensure resilient protection that’s easy and cost-optimized, freeing up time and resources for more strategic IT priorities.

Immutable and Encrypted - Data integrity through WORM state and encryption

Logically Air-Gapped - Logical separation of backup data from production accounts

Secure Access - Least-privilege IAM and role-based access controls (RBAC)

Recover Anywhere - Cross-account, region and platform* restores

Full- and File-level - Full instance or granular recovery, in-place or as-new

Simplified Recovery - Wizard-driven, automated and self-service workflows

Policy-based - Automated detection and protection with native backups

Cost-optimized - Backup lifecycling to object storage with cost calculations

Hybrid Ready - Operationally consistent management across hybrid and multi cloud*

*When combined with Veeam Backup & Replication™

Learn more: https://www.veeam.com/backup-azure.html

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Encryption
Data encryption to ensure that data is safe while being backed-up
Category average: 8.3
Data Storage in the Cloud or On-Premises
Backed up data may be stored on-premises or in the cloud
Category average: 8.4
Retention options
Provision of best-practice and customizable retention policies with reporting
Category average: 8.3

Multiple Data Restoration Options
Multiple options for recovering all of your stored data or individual objects
Category average: 8.3
Malware protection
Data is protected in the event of a malware attack
Category average: 8.5
SaaS Product Integration
Integration with and backup capabilities for one or more SaaS products
Category average: 8.2

Chad Byrd View profile

IT Systems Engineer in Information Technology at Cornerstone Buisness Holdings (201-500 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Since we have migrated our production workload to Azure we are using Veeam to backup our azure vm's, databases and Azure storage accounts. This gives us the peace of mind knowing that we are protected in case of an issue or needing to roll back something that went wrong. The backups are easily configured and easy to restore. We like the Veeam product better than the built in backups with Azure.

Pros

Very easy interface
very fast in completing backups
Fast implementation and setup
almost self explanatory when setting up

Cons

the only thing I wish that Veeam would do is the ability to combine all services in one platform. We have another backup solution we use for on prem backups to an offline cloud backup source. I wish Veeam had a solution like this, they are implementing Azure resources for backups currently and store in AWS so there is a separation of where data is stored and is offline with ransomware protection. Maybe one day.

Return on Investment

Being able to restore a workload within minutes is a very big positive
The storage and implementation of Veeam is cheaper than Azure backups and storage
We like the security we feel with having our backups readily available and knowing they will work.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud and Veritas Backup Exec

Other Software Used

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud

Joe listenbee View profile

System Administrator in Information Technology at USMD (5001-10,000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Veeam Backup for Azure more for a storage repository. It helps with cost because the cost of storage for a Rack of drives cost more than cloud storage on Azure. It reliable and very quick to recall data as needed. Also, you can get results realtime. This solution seem to be better than the AWS solution. Both were easy to setup.

Pros

Easy setup
Integrates well with on prim solution
Migration from on prim to cloud was seemless

Cons

Integration into Veeam for Azure without logging into Azure
One place to view volumes
One place to configure/Delete backups/view backups for Azure

Return on Investment

Time of having to fix missing backups due to storage has gone down
Time monitoring backups to make sure the run gone down
Business loss or not being able to perform DR exercises also went down

Usability

Other Software Used

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Andrew Sparks

Network System Administrator in Information Technology at NCM Associates (201-500 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I utilize Veeam Backup for Azure as an offsite backup location that can easily be restored from virtually anywhere. I've tested restoring to on premise locations as well as cloud locations and the application works perfectly to fit our needs. Everyone is worried about not being able to keep their data safe, but you easily can keep your data safe when sending the data to Azure as well as your other backup locations.

Pros

Ease of Use
Fast and Simple Restore
Ease of Setup
Securely Migrates Backups

Cons

Built-in WAN Acceleration
Better naming convention in Azure
Ability to pick and choose VMs to send instead of entire storage location
Ability to assign multiple storage locations in a single job instead of multiple.

Return on Investment

This has prevented longer outages due to installing updates that have broken server functionality. Instead of rolling back updates and hoping for the best, you can immediately restore from your backup and resolve the issue quicker.
Cost savings due to only needing two connectors but can store data anywhere you choose with Azure locations.
Definitely resource saving instead of taking manual backup of infrastructure and databased to move them offsite via external hard drives or tape.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Veritas Backup Exec

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Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft SharePoint, OneDrive, Zoom, draw.io, VMware vCenter Server, Horizons, Cisco ASA 5500-X with FirePOWER Services, Cisco AnyConnect, Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point, Cisco Meraki MR, Cisco Meraki MS, Cisco UCS Series, Veeam ONE, Dell PowerEdge R

Samuel MacDonald View profile

Systems Administrator in Information Technology at The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James (201-500 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

After we moved the majority of our data to the cloud, Veeam Backup for Azure has become the backbone of our backup strategy. While the nature of cloud storage has drastically cut down on our need for day to day file restores as users can generally find and restore files from the version history or online recycle bins themselves, Veeam Backup for Azure is still vital for longer term data recovery and larger scale disaster recovery like ransomware attacks.

Pros

Consistency
Straightforward
Does what it says on the tin

Cons

An "include new groups by default" checkbox would help for teams backup

Return on Investment

Necessary for insurance coverage (cloud snapshots are not a backup)
Less tech time spent fighting interface to recover users' files

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Veeam Backup for AWS and Veritas Backup Exec

Lar Kaplan

Senior Director, Technology Services & Communications in Information Technology at KCP (501-1000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have Servers in Azure and we use Veeam Backup for Azure to back them up. Our company has been a customer for a few years and we find the product easy to manage. Azure backup needs a little help and Veeam Backup for Azure fits the bill.

Pros

uses native Azure snapshots to create image-level backup chains
allows for fast backups that reduce the impact on production workloads
Veeam Backup for Azure also offers granular recovery options at the file level or entire VM restore

Cons

We have not runinto any issues other then trying to get lower pricing but we do that with all vendors

Return on Investment

The positive impact of Veeam Backup for Azure is we have never had an issue
We installed one time and have never had to call support for the last three years

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Encryption

Data Storage in the Cloud or On-Premises

Retention options

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Multiple Data Restoration Options

Malware protection

SaaS Product Integration

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