Why Veeam
Veeam is the #1 backup solution for VMware, Hyper-V, Windows, Linux, and cloud workloads. It delivers immutable backups, instant recovery, and ransomware-proof storage — with built-in replication and DR orchestration.
- Immutable Backups: Linux hardened repo, S3 Object Lock, air-gapped tape.
- Instant VM Recovery: Boot VM from backup in <2 minutes.
- NAS & Cloud Backup: Full support for file shares, AWS, Azure, M365.
- Orchestrated DR: One-click failover plans with documentation and testing.
How Blackhawk MSP Deploys It
- Install Veeam B&R on dedicated Windows server or VM with local + cloud storage.
- Configure backup jobs: VMs (daily), physical servers (agent), M365 (separate).
- Enable immutability: hardened repo + Wasabi/S3 Object Lock.
- Set GFS retention: 7 daily, 4 weekly, 12 monthly, 7 yearly.
- Test recovery monthly: SureBackup, Instant VM, file restore.
FAQ
Q: Does it backup Microsoft 365?
A: Yes — full Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams backup.
Q: How does immutability work?
A: Backups locked at OS level; ransomware can’t delete or encrypt.
Q: Can we replicate offsite?
A: Yes — to secondary site, cloud (Veeam Cloud Connect), or DRaaS.
Q: Is licensing per-socket or per-VM?
A: Per-workload (VM, server, cloud instance) — flexible and scalable.
Need help? Call 1-925-218-4000 — Blackhawk MSP
