Arexdata vs Veeam

About Veeam

Veeam sells backup and recovery software and services, including Veeam Data Platform, which is self-managed, and Veeam Data Cloud, which is a SaaS solution. Veeam Data Cloud provides data protection and data recovery for multicloud data, delivered through cloud-native backup and storage services. Veeam Data Cloud currently supports Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Salesforce and Azure. Veeam Data Cloud can be purchased through the Microsoft Marketplace, a Veeam Reseller or a Veeam Cloud & Service Provider Partner.^[8][13]

Veeam describes a single, self-managed platform to protect and manage all workloads, apps and data. One Veeam package includes Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator. Veeam describes one platform that protects every workload across cloud, virtual, physical, applications and unstructured data. Veeam Data Platform is available in three editions. Veeam Data Platform can automatically create and manage snapshots and backups of AWS VMs, along with VM configuration. Veeam offers a free Community Edition for backup, recovery and replication of up to 10 workloads. Veeam offers purpose-built backup and data protection for cloud native Kubernetes applications.^{[5][7][10][14][15][16][17]}

Veeam lets customers scan any restore point for malware before it goes back into production. Veeam can automatically spin up every backup in an isolated lab and verify it as recoverable. Veeam applies the right backup policy automatically to every VM added to a tagged or grouped set. Veeam can recover a single email, database table or AD object straight out of a VM-level backup. Veeam can move a VM from a backup to another hypervisor, or to Azure, AWS or Google Cloud. Veeam can boot critical workloads directly from backup, with no full restore required. Veeam describes a self-describing, portable format for recovering to the cloud, with no dedicated DR site to build or maintain. Veeam describes a pre-hardened, pre-configured Linux appliance, built around a DISA STIG baseline, on which customers deploy their backup.^[15][16][18]

During backups, Veeam performs entropy analysis, scans for ransom notes, and flags known file signatures and dark web links. Veeam uses machine-learning enhanced malware scans that check restore points against millions of malicious hashes, with automated signature updates. Veeam sends threat detection telemetry to SIEM and SOAR platforms. Veeam can trigger automated response, such as halting backup or replication, flagging compromised recovery points and automating recovery workflows. Veeam Recovery Orchestrator is one option for automating recovery workflows. The Veeam Incident API is a RESTful interface that lets external security and monitoring tools report incidents and anomalies directly to Veeam Backup & Replication. Veeam also names Veeam Data Cloud Vault, a hardened repository, object storage immutability and a dedicated storage appliance as ways to keep backups untouchable by ransomware, rogue admins or accidental deletion.^[16][19][20]

Veeam describes Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) as discovering and classifying sensitive data across a hybrid estate, whether structured, unstructured or streaming, then graphing how data, access, policy and AI usage connect. Veeam DataAI Command Platform maps which AI can reach what data, using whose identity, and how it is protected. Veeam Intelligent ResOps is an add-on for Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 that helps organizations get their data ready for AI, audits and incidents by bringing contextual intelligence and controls. The DataAI Command Graph is a unified intelligence layer that continuously maps data, AI agents, permissions, access and protection status across the entire Microsoft 365 tenant and backup estate. Veeam describes seeing exactly what AI agents can touch and rolling back the mistakes they make.^[1][5][21]

Coveware by Veeam has handled 1,000’s of cyber extortion matters. Veeam offers end-to-end incident response services backed by Coveware. Veeam describes expert-led incident response, strategic advisory services and flexible purchasing programs for enterprises.^{[1][5][6][22]}

Veeam offers a Microsoft 365 backup service that combines software, backup infrastructure and unlimited storage. Veeam offers backup and restore for Entra ID users, groups, application registrations and other objects. Veeam describes Salesforce protection as available as a service or as self-managed, software-only options. Veeam Data Cloud is a cloud backup service where a user can log in to a web interface and manage their backups.^[14][23]

Veeam describes guided setup and workflows that make deployment and day-to-day management straightforward, even for lean teams. Veeam products follow secure-by-design principles.^{[5][6][7][8][9][10][17][18][22][23]}