AWS Backup and Recovery

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Q: What is Veeam Backup for AWS?

Veeam Backup for AWS provides native, policy-based protection designed for comprehensive data security in AWS environments. It offers reliable recovery options, secure backup with immutability, and cost-optimized protection to align with IT priorities.

Q: Why choose Veeam Backup for AWS?

Veeam Backup for AWS delivers powerful, easy-to-use protection that's purpose-built for Amazon cloud environments. With fast recovery times, secure access management, and hybrid readiness, it's a trustworthy solution for AWS data protection.

Q: How does Veeam Backup for AWS support cost optimization?

Veeam Backup for AWS includes automated detection and protection with native backups and backup lifecycling to object storage. It's designed to offer cost-efficient resilient protection, suiting various budgetary requirements.

Q: How is recovery simplified with Veeam Backup for AWS?

Veeam Backup for AWS simplifies recovery through its wizard-driven, automated, and self-service workflows. This approach allows full instance or granular recovery, either in-place or as a new entity. Cross-account, region, and platform restores ensure that the recovery process is tailored to individual needs, making data access and restoration faster and more efficient.

Q: What are the cost optimization features of Veeam Backup for AWS?

Veeam Backup for AWS focuses on cost-efficient protection by automating backup lifecycling to object storage with clear cost calculations. By offering the flexibility to choose the most suitable backup and retention policies for various AWS instances, Veeam ensures that users maintain robust data protection without unnecessary expenditure.

Scalable, comprehensive data protection

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Benefits

Secure AWS Backup and Recovery

Embrace secure data portability and leverage tools that go above native capabilities for AWS. With Veeam’s leading policy-based protection, you can reliably recover from accidental deletion, ransomware, and other data loss scenarios. Ensure resilient protection while freeing up valuable time and resources for your business.

Layered Security

Secure access and management of data to overcome ransomware and other cyberthreats.

Powerful Recovery

Broad coverage of fast, reliable recovery options in and out of the cloud.

Cloud Efficiency

Zero-fuss backups that meet compliance and budget requirements across the hybrid cloud.

Capabilities

Key Features of Veeam Backup for AWS

Immutable and Encrypted

Data integrity through WORM state and encryption.

Logically Air-Gapped

Logical separation of backup data from production accounts.

Secure Access

Least-privilege IAM and role-based access controls (RBAC).

Recover Anywhere

Cross-account, region and platform* restores.

Full- and File-Level

Full instance or granular recovery, in-place or as-new.

Simplified Recovery

Wizard-driven, automated and self-service workflows.

Policy-Based

Automated detection and protection with native backups.

Cost-Optimized

Backup lifecycling to object storage with cost calculations.

Hybrid Ready

Operationally consistent management across hybrid and multi cloud*.

* When combined with Veeam Data Platform

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Ensure Enterprise Compliance at Scale

Efficient and consistent access management

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AWS Organizations-based RBAC

Web proxy security enhancements

Protection for Redshift Serverless

How it works

Learn How Veeam Backs Up AWS

We understand that searching for the best backup can be a daunting task. That’s why we’ve simplified how everything works to make your job easier!

Amazon S3 as a Backup Target

Significantly enhance your data protection strategy by configuring Amazon S3 as your backup target.

Multi-Tiered Backup Across AWS and On-Premises

Whether you're running production workloads or storing important data in AWS, having a reliable backup and recovery plan is essential.

AWS to On-Premises: Recovery and Migration Tutorial

Veeam’s backup and recovery solution for Azure allows you to recover and migrate your data to and from AWS.

AWS Services We Cover

Amazon EC2

Amazon EBS

Amazon RDS

Amazon EFS

Amazon DynamoDB

Amazon Aurora

Amazon VPC

Amazon S3

Amazon S3 Glacier

AWS Outposts

Amazon FSx

Amazon Redshift

Pricing And Packaging Options

Veeam Data Platform

Veeam Data Platform with Backup for AWS is flexibly packaged and priced for any environment. Available in three comprehensive enterprise-grade editions, discover what our customers already know – protecting your AWS data isn't only a priority; it's our commitment.

Foundation

A secure foundation for your enterprise including:

Instant recovery to cloud, virtual, & physical environments
Clean backups with inline malware detection
Achieve best practices with Security & Compliance Analyzer

Backup & Recovery

Foundation

Advanced

All features of Foundation plus advanced cyber resilience:

Integration with leading security apps Splunk and Palo Alto
Observability, threat hunting, and scanning with Veeam Threat Center
Stronger protection and reliability across your data estate with insightful GenAI
IoC Tools Scanning and YARA Content Analysis

Backup & Recovery

Monitoring & Analytics

Advanced

Premium

All features of Advanced plus powerful enterprise resilience:

Validated, clean recovery every time
Identify adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Automated governance, risk, and compliance documentation

Backup & Recovery

Monitoring & Analytics

Recovery Orchestration

Premium

Free platform trial

AWS Native Backup

Veeam Data Platform

First-party offering from AWS.

One solution for complete hybrid/multi-cloud data protection and management of AWS.

AWS backup and recovery

Automated policy-based protection

Compression

Automated health checks and reporting

Hybrid-/multi-cloud management

Unlimited data portability

Flexible licensing

Data intelligence

	AWS Native Backup	Veeam Data Platform
	First-party offering from AWS.	One solution for complete hybrid/multi-cloud data protection and management of AWS.
AWS backup and recovery
Automated policy-based protection
Compression
Automated health checks and reporting
Hybrid-/multi-cloud management
Unlimited data portability
Flexible licensing
Data intelligence

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Unify AWS Backup and Recovery With Your Other Workloads

Veeam Data Platform

One secure solution for reliable, flexible protection with GenAI insights for your hybrid/multi-cloud and physical data estate.

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Backup as a Service for AWS

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Our global network of service providers deliver Veeam-powered Backup as a Service (BaaS) offerings for your AWS data. Leave your data protection duties to the experts and get back to focusing on the needs of your business or take an extra-long lunch — we won’t judge!

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SERVICE PROVIDERS

AWS BaaS for service providers

With Veeam, you gain a true partner in helping you build a revenue-generating, Veeam-powered AWS BaaS offering for your customers. It’s free to join the Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) program! Unlock exclusive products, pricing and Partner Perks that are uniquely designed for your services business.

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Veeam came to our rescue, and it didn’t end there because we developed an amazing partnership and remarkable synergy with them, Mosio said. Now we have complete control of our data everywhere in our infrastructure — not only from a data restore standpoint, but also from a security standpoint with quarterly security assessments. That peace of mind is priceless.

Andrew Mosio

Director of Technology & Service Delivery
UI Health

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At Des-ign Group, it is paramount that we have a data management strategy that meets the needs of our growing business. We deployed Veeam for AWS to ensure our backups are always available, no matter where our operations take us. The collaboration with Veeam has proven to be a game-changer for our organization, providing peace of mind that we have the scalability and reliability we need, as well as a solution that is unrivalled in the market.

Danie Van Heerden

Group IT Manager
Des-ign Group

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Resources

Stay Up to Date with AWS Insights and Trends

Check out our resources below for support on staying resilient and ensuring your backups are secure and restorable in AWS environments.

Choose the Right AWS Backup Solution

Get guidance on what to look for when evaluating AWS Backup and Recovery solutions and see how Veeam stacks up with this competitive e-book.

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10 Best Practices for AWS

Every organization using AWS should have a robust and secure backup and recovery solution that fits their needs and keeps them resilient. Use these best practices as a guide.

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Veeam + AWS Forrester TEI Study

Learn more about the cost-savings and business beneifts of Veeam and AWS. One customer reported saving over $2 million and 185% ROI in 3 years with Veeam Backup for AWS.

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Veeam Backup for AWS Hands on Lab

Test Veeam Backup for AWS in a controlled environment with full capabilities before deploying to see how seamless Veeam Data Platform can protect the hybrid and multi cloud.

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Veeam Backup for AWS Cost Calculator

Use this easy calculator to estimate your storage costs with Veeam vs. snapshots, helping you budget better and free up spend.

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FAQs

What is Veeam Backup for AWS?

Veeam Backup for AWS provides native, policy-based protection designed for comprehensive data security in AWS environments. It offers reliable recovery options, secure backup with immutability, and cost-optimized protection to align with IT priorities.

Why choose Veeam Backup for AWS?

Veeam Backup for AWS delivers powerful, easy-to-use protection that's purpose-built for Amazon cloud environments. With fast recovery times, secure access management, and hybrid readiness, it's a trustworthy solution for AWS data protection.

How secure is Veeam Backup for AWS?

Veeam emphasizes security by implementing features like immutable backups, encryption, and role-based access controls (RBAC). It ensures AWS data integrity and logical separation from production accounts, safeguarding against cyberthreats.

What is the recovery capability of Veeam Backup for AWS?

Veeam offers fast and reliable recovery options for AWS, with full-instance or granular recovery capabilities. It includes cross-account, region, and platform restores, ensuring business continuity with near-zero recovery time objectives (RTOs).

How does Veeam Backup for AWS support cost optimization?

Veeam Backup for AWS includes automated detection and protection with native backups and backup lifecycling to object storage. It's designed to offer cost-efficient resilient protection, suiting various budgetary requirements.

Can Veeam Backup for AWS protect various AWS services?

Yes, Veeam Backup for AWS extends protection to numerous Amazon services, including Amazon EC2, EBS, RDS, EFS, VPC, S3, S3 Glacier, and AWS Outposts, ensuring comprehensive backup and recovery.

Is Veeam Backup for AWS suitable for hybrid/multi-cloud?

Absolutely! Veeam's AWS-native backup solution is hybrid-ready, providing operationally consistent management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

What are the packaging options for Veeam Backup for AWS?

Veeam Backup for AWS is included in all three packages of Veeam Data Platform (foundation, advanced, premium). Veeam does offer flexible packaging options for SMBs with FREE backup for up to 10 instances. Our Universal License (VUL) also allows for hybrid-multi-cloud support across cloud, virtual and on-premises environments.

How is recovery simplified with Veeam Backup for AWS?

Veeam Backup for AWS simplifies recovery through its wizard-driven, automated, and self-service workflows. This approach allows full instance or granular recovery, either in-place or as a new entity. Cross-account, region, and platform restores ensure that the recovery process is tailored to individual needs, making data access and restoration faster and more efficient.

What are the cost optimization features of Veeam Backup for AWS?

Veeam Backup for AWS focuses on cost-efficient protection by automating backup lifecycling to object storage with clear cost calculations. By offering the flexibility to choose the most suitable backup and retention policies for various AWS instances, Veeam ensures that users maintain robust data protection without unnecessary expenditure.

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Empowering Resilience for AWS

Secure AWS Backup and Recovery

Layered Security

Powerful Recovery

Cloud Efficiency

Key Features of Veeam Backup for AWS

Immutable and Encrypted

Logically Air-Gapped

Secure Access

Recover Anywhere

Full- and File-Level

Simplified Recovery

Policy-Based

Cost-Optimized

Hybrid Ready

Ensure Enterprise Compliance at Scale

Learn How Veeam Backs Up AWS

AWS Services We Cover

Veeam Data Platform

Foundation

Advanced

Premium

Unify AWS Backup and Recovery With Your Other Workloads

Veeam Data Platform

Backup as a Service for AWS

Check Out Our Customer Ratings

Check Out What Our Customers Are Saying About Us

Stay Up to Date with AWS Insights and Trends

Choose the Right AWS Backup Solution

10 Best Practices for AWS

Veeam + AWS Forrester TEI Study

Veeam Backup for AWS Hands on Lab

Veeam Backup for AWS Cost Calculator

Documentation

Additional Resources

FAQs

Radical Resilience is Our Difference

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