Protect your cloud, virtual, and on-premises environments by implementing Veeam's powerful backup and replication technology

Key Features

• Gain in-depth knowledge of core architecture changes including PostgreSQL
• Work with VeeaMover and understand how it can help manage backups and SOBRs
• Explore Object Storage - Direct to Object – ability to add Object Storage as your primary repository

Book Description

Veeam is one of the leading modern data protection solutions, making it a necessary skill for anyone responsible for backing up virtual environments. This new edition of Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication is revised and updated to cover Veeam version 12.

This edition covers some new features added to the application, such as VeeaMover, Per Machine Backup chains, and MFA on the console. The book guides you through implementing modern data protection solutions for your cloud and virtual infrastructure with Veeam while helping you master advanced concepts such as Continuous Data Protection (CDP), extended object storage support, VeeaMover, and security settings. You'll dive deep into other new features as well, such as Direct to Object storage, Object to Tape and learn about CDP from a service provider perspective with Veeam Cloud Connect (VCC).

By the end of this Veeam book, you'll be able to successfully implement Veeam Backup & Replication to secure your environment and – disaster recovery.

What you will learn

• Understand installing and upgrading Veeam to v12
• Master the ability to use PostgreSQL for databases
• Explore SOBR – Direct to Object storage in performance tier
• Explore enhanced security, including MFA and Auto-Logoff
• Understand NAS Backup with Immutability Support
• Discover how GDP to vCD works for Cloud Connect
• Learn how to get instant VM Recovery on VCC

Who this book is for

This book is for backup administrators or cloud disaster architects looking to gain expertise in all things Veeam. This book is also for IT professionals who have intermediate to advanced-level knowledge of virtualization as well as backups and backup applications. Anyone who needs a reference guide for learning the advanced and latest features of Veeam 12 will find this book useful.

Table of Contents

1. Installation – Best Practices and Optimizations
2. Core Architecture Enhancements
3. Scale-Out Backup Repository – What's New
4. Tape Server and Other Enhancements
5. Veeam's New Enhanced Security Features
6. Object Storage – What's New and Enhancements
7. What's New in NAS Backup
8. CDP and Veeam Cloud Connect

About the Author

Chris Childerhose is an information technology professional with over 26 years of experience in network/systems architecture, network and systems administration, and technical support. He is a Veeam Vanguard/Veeam Legend and is a Veeam Certified Architect and Veeam Certified Engineer. He also has the following certifications: vExpert, VCAP-DCA, VCP-DCV, and MCITP. He currently works for ThinkOn as the lead infrastructure architect, where he designs the infrastructure for all client services offered. Chris is also an avid blogger on all things virtual, focusing on Veeam and VMware.