The Veeam Cloud Protection Trends Report 2023 showed that nearly 90% of Microsoft 365 customers are using backup and recovery solutions other than the integrated options. The need to protect their SaaS environments and be prepared for potential cyber-attacks is forcing enterprises to address the issues of better securing data. It is Veeam Backup that delivers effective data backup and recovery options for Microsoft 365. It already protects more than 14 million users worldwide. The new v7 version has introduced some innovations and strengthened data protection in Microsoft 365. The new model provides:
- non-negotiable advances,
- advanced monitoring and analytics across the entire backup infrastructure environment,
- high control thanks to deeper integration with Veeam Service Provider Console.
The main advantages of v7 include: full visibility, protection from ransomware attacks and downtime, but also data protection in the event of an employee leaving. The importance of protecting sensitive business data, as well as ensuring fast data recovery after attacks, is a priority for Veeam, providing users and IT administrators with peace of mind and confidence when managing data in Microsoft 365.
The leader in backup, recovery and data management
Veeam Software is a true market leader in backup, recovery, data management and data protection. It delivers a unified platform for its customers, in cloud, virtual, SaaS, Kubernetes or physical environments. Data is reliably protected against ransomware and cyber attacks with Veeam software. Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 saw huge year-on-year growth (up 73%) in 2022, and up to 8.5 million users rely on Veeam to protect their data. Data from the entire Microsoft 365 data set is protected, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams.
“We’ve already seen a significant growth in demand for Microsoft 365 solutions with the rise of working from home, where data protection and availability have become more important than ever. Due to these facts, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 is the fastest growing Veeam product globally and on the Czech market, with small organisations, medium-sized enterprises and large multinational corporations interested in it. Since its launch, we have seen high demand, which is a clear signal that data protection in Microsoft 365, backup and continuous availability are top priority,” explains Martin Štětka, Regional Director for Central and Eastern Europe at Veeam Software.
This increase is just proof of the irreversible importance and need for data protection by businesses or users. The reliability of Veeam’s software is easily sought after and validated by the interest of many customers.
Reasons to protect your Microsoft 365 environment
In addition to the threat of data loss due to ransomware or cyber-attacks, companies feel the need to protect their SaaS environment for other reasons. More than half of enterprise backup and SaaS administrators cite accidental data deletion as the biggest reason. The time spent subsequently restoring user data that has been accidentally deleted is their biggest concern.
That’s why Veeam Backup for Microsoft v6, available in March 2022, delivers a streamlined, self-service portal that makes IT backup administrators’ jobs easier, saves time, and allows them to securely delegate the restoration of emails, files, and other data from a single location. This way, when data is accidentally deleted, users can restore data themselves. Time is saved and yet everything is sufficiently secured and protected.
Veeam Backup for Microsoft v6
The first version of Veeam Backup for Microsoft was released in 2016. Since then, of course, it has evolved to newer and more modern versions. In March 2022, Veeam Backup for Microsoft v6 was released. What is new with this service in v6?
- The ability to securely back up data to any location, including local, hyperscale cloud or service provider.
- Effective time savings for IT administrators, including cost savings for the company.
- Automation and scalability for enterprises and service providers.
- No need to create a custom portal when restoring data.
- Better data security with multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Ability to create backup copies on Amazon S3 Glacier, Glacier Deep Archive and Azure Archive.
- Improving cloud object storage integration.
Veeam Backup for Microsoft v7
At the end of February 2023, Veeam came out with the latest version of Veeam Backup for Microsoft v7.
First of all, the new version includes the option of immutable backups that can be copied to any object storage. Next, integration with Veeam ONE™ for advanced backup monitoring, reporting and analysis. Plus, deeper integration with the Veeam Service Provider Console when using BaaS.
At a glance:
- Immutability of backup in any object storage.
- Advanced monitoring, reporting and analysis.
- More control when using BaaS.
- Self-service renewal enhancement.
- High and advanced protection against cyber attacks.
Who is Veeam Backup for Microsoft for?
Today, Microsoft 365 is already used in many companies for communication. Data protection at the highest level is definitely a priority. Most companies protect their critical data with third-party solutions, and Veeam Backup for Microsoft is a leader in this regard.
Veeam Backup for Microsoft is designed for IT departments of companies and enterprises that use Microsoft 365 for their needs and communications. It is also suitable for Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partners. They can offer their customers secure backup of Microsoft 365 data. All organizations with a SaaS First strategy will appreciate and benefit from a self-service portal with the ability to back up and store data in the cloud for the long term.
Increased monitoring of critical data
Veeam Backup for Microsoft v7 also brings integration with Veeam ONE™. The integration then enables advanced and enhanced monitoring and reporting of Microsoft 365 backup data. Users receive alerts to resolve issues immediately.
Effortless data recovery
Deeper integration of Veeam Backup for Microsoft v7 with Veeam Console gives companies more control when using BaaS with Veeam Cloud & Service Provider partners. Companies are self-sufficient in monitoring and restoring their backup data and do not need the help of a service provider.
Support for Microsoft Teams
Of course, the service also supports Microsoft Teams, where you can choose your own restore points and possibly restore folders from SharePoint Online and from the cloud in OneDrive for Business.
Veeam Backup for Microsoft v7 availability
Veeam Backup for Microsoft v7 is a standalone product. You can either run it standalone or add it to Veeam Data Platform Advanced or Premium Edition as an extension.
