Veeam

Backup, recovery and data protection for hybrid environments

IT Management & Infrastructure
Mixed

For · IT administrators and infrastructure teams responsible for data protection

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Veeam is a market leader in backup and recovery solutions for virtual, physical and cloud environments. The software protects workloads on VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure and more. Veeam offers both perpetual and subscription licences, which makes switching between contract types complex.
Following the acquisition by Insight Partners and collaborations with Broadcom/VMware, Veeam’s licensing structure has changed further. Customers migrating from VMware to an alternative must also review their Veeam licences.

Procurement considerations

Consider the Veeam Universal License (VUL)
VUL is workload-based and platform-independent. This makes it ideal for hybrid environments. Organisations migrating from VMware to another platform can carry their licences over without repurchasing.
Compare perpetual vs. subscription TCO
Perpetual licences have higher initial costs but lower ongoing expenses. Subscription is more cost-effective at small volumes but rises when scaling. Let SoftVaro calculate the five-year TCO for your situation.

Compliance risks

Licences not aligned with changed infrastructure
After a virtualization platform migration (e.g. from VMware to Nutanix), Veeam licences are often no longer properly configured. This leads to compliance risks during a potential audit.

Frequently asked questions about Veeam

Frequently asked questions about Veeam licences and procurement.

What is the difference between Veeam Essentials and Veeam Data Platform?

Essentials is aimed at smaller environments (max. 6 sockets or 10 VUL). Data Platform is the full enterprise product with advanced analytics, ransomware protection and multi-cloud support.

Can I convert Veeam perpetual licences to subscription?

Yes, Veeam offers a conversion programme. Exact terms and discounts depend on purchase history. SoftVaro can help determine the optimal conversion strategy.