Protecting Your Kubernetes Environment
As Kubernetes is increasingly used in modern application deployments, organizations are encountering challenges with protecting containerized workloads. Traditional backup and recovery solutions are often not sufficient to manage the complexity and dynamic nature of Kubernetes environments. On top of this, the bar for effective Kubernetes data protection continues to rise each year. Data protection for application data distributed across these technologies is important as well as the ability for auto-discovery both on-premises and in cloud environments.
Enter Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes, a comprehensive and trusted solution that integrates seamlessly with Kubernetes to deliver robust data protection. In this blog, we explore why Veeam Kasten is the preferred choice for businesses that are looking to secure their Kubernetes environments. No matter your skill level or role in Kubernetes data protection – operations, security, development or cloud team or CISO — there is much to benefit from by implementing Veeam’s industry leading solution.
1. Comprehensive Data Protection Capabilities
Veeam Kasten takes an all-encompassing approach to data protection, combining backup and restore, disaster recovery (DR), application mobility, and ransomware protection into a single platform. This integrated functionality not only reduces complexity, but saves time and resources for IT teams too.
- Key benefits:
- Protects critical application data across multiple environments.
- Ensures seamless DR with minimal downtime.
- Enables fast and secure application mobility for hybrid and cloud-native use cases.
Real-world example
Clalit Health, a leading healthcare provider, leveraged Veeam Kasten to protect its containerized workloads. With ready-to-go backup and replication capabilities, the organization accelerated its application deployment process while maintaining robust security during its transition to Kubernetes.
“We’re in the process of migrating more of our apps to containers, and the combination of Veeam and Kasten (K10) means we have comprehensive protection throughout this transition.” — Oded Rafaeli, Infrastructure Manager, Clalit.
2. Advanced Security Features
Security remains a top concern for organizations, especially in Kubernetes environments where misconfigurations can expose vulnerabilities. Veeam Kasten addresses this with advanced security features that ensure data integrity and compliance.
- Key features
- Secures sensitive data with end-to-end encryption.
- Guarantees fine-grained user permissions with Role-based access control (RBAC).
- Protects against ransomware attacks with support for air-gapped environments.
- Safeguards data from malicious actors with mutable and encrypted backups.
- Granularly assigns permissions to data protection operations and resources on a per-application level via least-privilege access.
- Ingests and aggregates SIEM data for governance and real-time threat detection, investigation, and analysis.
- Guarantees code provenance and avoids threats in the software supply chain with Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) support.
Real-world example
ITK Engineering utilized Veeam Kasten to secure its DevOps and CI/CD workflows. By combining comprehensive security measures with Kubernetes-native integration, the company confidently scaled its operations without worrying about cyberthreats.
“Best of all, we benefit from comprehensive end-to-end security so we can innovate without worrying about cyberthreats.” — Jan Fox-Gerlach, Information Coordination, ITK Engineering GmbH
3. Automated Backup and Recovery
Managing backups manually in Kubernetes environments can be tedious . Veeam Kasten eliminates this challenge with policy-driven automation, enabling IT teams to focus on strategic tasks rather than routine operations.
- Key benefits
- Automates backup policy creation and management.
- Streamlines the backup process.
- Simplifies recovery processes with pre-configured workflows.
- Reduces downtime by ensuring rapid restoration of critical applications.
- Ensures critical data is safe and always accessible.
Real-world example
One Data GmbH adopted Veeam Kasten to automate backup policies, improve reliability, and reduce the need for manual intervention. The result was a streamlined workflow that allowed the team to scale its Kubernetes deployments with ease
“Now we longer have to manually configure data backup tasks; automating this step has made our (K10) deployments even more reliable.”– Julian Breiteneicher, Tech Lead, IT Infrastructure, One Data.
4. Multi-Cloud Compatibility
In today’s multi-cloud reality, businesses need solutions that work seamlessly across diverse environments. Veeam Kasten supports hybrid and multi-cloud deployments, providing the flexibility organizations need to optimize performance and control costs.
- Key benefits
- Enables cross-cloud data migration without disruption.
- Provides consistent protection policies across cloud providers.
- Supports both public and private cloud environments for enhanced flexibility.
- Allows the enterprise to leverage multiple cloud environments to optimize performance, control costs, and ensure robust reliability
Real-world example
ITK Engineering plans to explore a range of additional robust use cases for Veeam Kasten, including migration of services between clusters and platforms, as well as public and hybrid cloud deployments.
5. Application-Centric Approach
Unlike traditional backup solutions, Veeam Kasten focuses on the unique needs of Kubernetes applications. By treating applications as the atomic unit of data protection, Veeam Kasten delivers granular control and ensures consistency across workloads.
- Key benefits
- Automatically discovers application components within Kubernetes clusters.
- Captures configuration data, storage volumes, and database states.
- Provides application-level backups for compliance and reliability.
- Ensures that users can optimize data management strategies according to the distinct characteristics of each application, enhancing overall operational efficiency
Real-world example
Sopra Steria admires the capability of Veeam Kasten to capture the entire application stack by taking a consistent application-to-infrastructure view, which is critical for compliance and restore testing
6. Simplified User Experience
One of Veeam Kasten’s standout features is its intuitive interface, which makes Kubernetes data management accessible even to teams with limited technical expertise.
- Key Benefits
- Resolves incidents faster through one-click recovery options.
- Reduces the learning curve for IT teams with user-friendly design.
- Supports self-service workflows for streamlined operations.
- Provides deeper environment visibility and simplified troubleshooting via integrations with graphical analysis tools like Grafana and Prometheus.
Real-world example
Veeam gives Aerospacelab centralized, intuitive control and visibility for backup and restore of all their data. The easy to comprehend UI allows them to effectively and quickly back up all their databases including MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
Why Veeam Kasten Stands Out
Veeam Kasten’s success lies in its ability to address the specific challenges of Kubernetes environments while delivering enterprise-grade reliability. Its comprehensive feature set ensures that organizations can:
- Safeguard data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Streamline backup and recovery with automation.
- Achieve compliance and enhance security.
- Provide seamless application mobility to meet evolving business needs.
Conclusion: The Ultimate Checklist for Kubernetes Data Protection
When evaluating Kubernetes data protection solutions, Veeam Kasten checks all the boxes: Comprehensive functionality, advanced security, automation, multi-cloud compatibility, application-centric design, and ease of use.
Whether you’re a DevOps engineer managing mission-critical workloads or an IT decision-maker seeking a reliable backup solution, Veeam Kasten offers the flexibility, security, and scalability you need.
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