Veeam Software recently announced the release of its Veeam Data Cloud Vault v2, a fully managed, secure cloud storage solution that builds on its predecessor with enhanced durability, affordability, and integration.

This iteration of Veeam Data Cloud Vault addresses critical backup and disaster recovery challenges, including cost predictability, ransomware resilience, and operational simplicity.

Veeam Cloud Data Vault v2

Veeam Cloud Data Vault v2 introduces advanced features and flexibility, making it a robust solution for modern data protection needs.

Veeam Data Cloud Vault is a fully managed, secure cloud storage service that simplifies the offsite storage of critical data and applications. Leveraging Microsoft Azure’s infrastructure, it offers a streamlined solution for backup and disaster recovery needs.

Key Features:

• Security: Implements a Zero Trust architecture with immutable storage, ensuring data remains unaltered and protected against cyber threats. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with customers retaining control over encryption keys.
• Simplicity: It provides a pre-configured, fully managed storage solution that integrates seamlessly with the Veeam Data Platform, eliminating the complexities associated with configuring and managing cloud storage.
• Predictable Pricing: Offers flat, per-terabyte pricing, including storage, API calls, and egress fees.
• Durability: Utilizes Azure Blob Cool Storage with options for locally redundant storage (LRS) or zone-redundant storage (ZRS), providing up to 12 nines of durability to safeguard data against potential failures.

Key Features and Enhancements

1. Predictable, Flat-Rate Pricing

• Pricing starts at $14 per TB per month for the Foundation Edition and $24 per TB per month for the Advanced Edition.
• All-Inclusive Pricing: Covers storage, read/write transactions, retrieval, and egress costs.

2. Durability Improvements

• Foundation Edition: Provides locally redundant storage (LRS) with 11 nines of durability.
• Advanced Edition: Introduces ZRS, synchronously replicating data across three Azure availability zones with 12 nines of durability.

3. Unlimited Restores

• Advanced Edition enables unlimited data restores, supporting frequent testing and recovery simulations without incurring additional costs.

4. Cloud Storage Tier Optimization

• Uses Azure Blob Cool Storage, a cost-effective alternative to hot storage with no performance degradation, providing high-speed backup and restore capabilities.

5. Enhanced Integration with Veeam Data Platform

• Deeper integration with Veeam Data Platform 12.3, enabling centralized procurement, provisioning, and monitoring of Veeam Vault resources.
• Provides a streamlined interface for managing cloud backups alongside on-premises and hybrid environments.

6. Procurement and Accessibility

• Available through multiple channels: Microsoft Azure Marketplace, the Veeam Online Store, and authorized resellers.
• Offers flexible deployment and purchasing options to meet diverse customer needs.

ANALYSIS

Veeam’s Cloud Data Vault v2 addresses critical IT pain points like cost predictability, ransomware resilience, and operational simplicity. By leveraging Microsoft Azure and introducing features like zone-redundant storage and unlimited restores, Veeam meets the demands of enterprises grappling with increasingly sophisticated threats and stringent data resilience requirements.

Its predictable pricing model addresses a key challenge in cloud adoption: cost complexity. This approach simplifies budgeting and aligns well with organizations seeking transparency in their cloud expenditure.

From a competitive standpoint, Veeam Cloud Data Vault v2 differentiates itself from solutions like Commvault Metallic and Rubrik by focusing on cost-efficiency and operational simplicity, particularly for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

The new release also reflects broader industry trends, including moving toward Zero Trust architectures and adopting 3-2-1-1-0 backup best practices to mitigate evolving cyber threats.

For IT teams, Veeam’s emphasis on simplicity and security makes it a compelling choice for organizations seeking robust, scalable cloud data protection.

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