Veeam

Veeam backup and recovery, planned, deployed, and tested for Indian businesses.

Veeam is one of the most widely deployed data protection platforms, covering virtual, physical, cloud, SaaS, and Kubernetes workloads. Its Microsoft 365 backup is a common choice for mid-size organisations.

Rua Technologies helps you choose the right Veeam edition, size the repository and retention, deploy the platform, and run restore tests so recovery works when you need it.

Veeam products

The Veeam products most Indian businesses ask about.

Core platform

Latest: v13.1

Veeam Data Platform

Backup, recovery, and monitoring in editions

The main Veeam platform, combining Veeam Backup and Replication with monitoring and recovery tooling in several editions. Version 13.1 was released in July 2026 and expands hypervisor coverage and cyber resilience features. We help match the edition to your workloads and recovery goals.

IncludedBackup and recovery for physical, virtual, and cloud workloads, offered in tiered editions
  • Protects physical servers, virtual machines, and cloud workloads
  • Version 13.1 supports agentless backup of 14 hypervisors, including Proxmox and OpenShift Virtualization
  • Built-in tools for ransomware detection and recovery
  • Flexible storage options, without proprietary hardware appliances
  • Best for mid-size and larger organisations with mixed infrastructure

Veeam Backup and Replication

The core backup engine

The long-established backup and replication software at the centre of the platform. It handles image-level backup, replication, and instant recovery of virtual machines and servers. We help size repositories, plan retention, and design immutable copies.

IncludedBackup, replication, and recovery for virtual, physical, and cloud workloads
  • Image-level backup and replication
  • Instant recovery of virtual machines
  • Support for immutable and offsite copies
  • Wide hypervisor and storage compatibility
  • Best for firms running VMware, Hyper-V, or similar platforms

Microsoft 365 and SaaS

Popular

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365

Managed SaaS backup

A managed cloud service that backs up Microsoft 365 without you running backup servers. It is a common choice for mid-size organisations that want a familiar brand and granular restore. We handle scoping, onboarding, and restore testing.

IncludedBackup for Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams, delivered as a managed service
  • No backup infrastructure to manage
  • Granular restore of mailboxes, files, and sites
  • Role-based access and mass mailbox restore
  • See our Microsoft 365 backup for SMB page to compare options
  • Best for Microsoft 365 users who want a managed service

Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

Self-managed Microsoft 365 backup

The self-managed option, where you choose where backup data is stored, including your own on-premises or cloud object storage. It suits teams that want control over data location and retention.

IncludedSelf-hosted backup for Microsoft 365 with your choice of storage
  • Choose your own storage location
  • Control over retention and data residency
  • Granular restore options
  • Best for teams that want control and have IT staff to run it

Cloud, Kubernetes, and recovery

Veeam Backup for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud

Cloud-native workload backup

Cloud-native backup for virtual machines, databases, and other workloads running on the major public clouds. It pairs naturally with an AWS or Azure project run by Rua.

IncludedBackup and recovery for workloads in AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud
  • Backup of cloud virtual machines and managed services
  • Cross-region and cross-account protection options
  • Helps with cloud migration and disaster recovery
  • Best for businesses running production workloads in public cloud

Veeam Kasten

Kubernetes data protection

Kubernetes-native backup and recovery for containerised applications. Veeam Kasten v9.0 was announced in 2026 for enterprises running critical workloads on Kubernetes and OpenShift.

IncludedBackup, recovery, and mobility for Kubernetes applications
  • Built for Kubernetes and OpenShift
  • Application-centric protection
  • Works across cloud and on-premises clusters
  • Best for teams running containers in production

Veeam Vault and Recovery tools

Archive storage and orchestrated recovery

Veeam Vault is cloud storage for archive-style backup copies and an alternative to tape. Alongside it, Veeam provides recovery tooling to plan and test failover, helping you rehearse recovery before an incident.

IncludedArchive cloud storage, recovery orchestration, and recovery testing tools
  • Cloud archive storage as a tape alternative
  • Recovery planning and testing
  • Helps prove recovery objectives are met
  • Best for compliance-driven retention and disaster recovery planning

New from Veeam in 2026

New

Veeam DataAI Command Platform

Data resilience, security, and governance

Announced at VeeamON 2026, this platform brings data resilience, security, governance, compliance, and privacy together, building on Veeam’s acquisition of Securiti AI. A DataAI Resilience Module extends management for larger, distributed environments. Availability and scope may vary, so confirm what is offered in India.

IncludedA unified platform for data resilience, security, governance, and AI-ready data trust
  • Connects backup, security, and governance in one platform
  • DataAI Resilience Module for multi-site environments
  • Announced for general availability from Q3 2026
  • Confirm India availability before planning around it
  • Best for larger organisations with compliance needs

Editions, features, and licensing terms are set by Veeam and change often. Contact Rua for a recommendation and current availability for your requirement.

Protecting Microsoft 365? Compare options on our Microsoft 365 backup for SMB page or read the backup guide. Also see Acronis.

Why Rua

A backup plan that is sized, deployed, and tested.

Right-sized design

We map workloads, recovery times, and retention to the right Veeam edition and storage, so you do not over-buy or under-protect.

Immutable and offsite copies

We design backups that survive ransomware, with immutable and offsite copies and clear retention rules.

Restores tested, not assumed

We run restore tests after rollout and agree recovery targets with you, so recovery is a rehearsed process.

FAQ

Common questions about Veeam.

QWhat is Veeam Data Platform?

It is Veeam’s main data protection platform, combining Veeam Backup and Replication with monitoring and recovery tools in tiered editions, protecting physical, virtual, and cloud workloads.

QWhat is new in Veeam Data Platform v13.1?

Released in July 2026, version 13.1 expands agentless coverage to 14 hypervisors, including Proxmox and OpenShift Virtualization, and adds cyber resilience and identity recovery improvements, along with Veeam Vault archive storage.

QCan Veeam back up Microsoft 365?

Yes. Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is a managed service, and Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 is a self-managed option. Both cover Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.

QDoes Veeam protect Kubernetes and public cloud workloads?

Yes. Veeam Kasten protects Kubernetes applications, and Veeam offers backup for AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud workloads.

QCan Rua Technologies help us deploy Veeam?

Yes. We help size the design, choose an edition, deploy the platform, configure immutable copies and retention, and run restore tests. Contact us to confirm current availability for your requirement.

Need dependable backup and recovery?

Tell us what you run and how fast you need to recover, and we'll recommend a Veeam design that fits.

WorkloadsServers, virtual machines, cloud, Microsoft 365, and Kubernetes to protect.
Recovery goalsHow much data loss and downtime you can tolerate.
Current setupExisting backup tools, storage, and renewal dates.