The surge in Microsoft 365 adoption has transformed how businesses communicate, collaborate, and store data. But it’s also created new risks. For managed service providers (MSPs), the growing reliance on Microsoft 365 brings a clear opportunity and responsibility: ensuring clients’ SaaS data is reliably protected, recoverable, and compliant. Read more

Storing backups in the cloud is an increasingly popular strategy for good reason. A good plan includes storing backups securely off-site, and cloud storage backup solutions offer a convenient way for you to achieve that goal. However, when you store data in the cloud, you may face challenges with managing cloud spend, security, resources, or expertise. In this guide, we explore these cloud storage challenges and how to mitigate them. Read more

Bare-metal recovery (BMR) is the process of restoring a fully functioning Windows machine from scratch (including the operating system, applications, settings, and files) to either the same or entirely different hardware. It’s called “bare metal” because the recovery takes place on a system that has no software installed at all — just hardware waiting for a complete rebuild. Read more

As IT environments become more complex, the question of which hypervisor to use – Nutanix AHV or VMware ESXi – is one many teams face. Whether you are running traditional 3-tier architecture, shifting to hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), or building a hybrid cloud strategy, choosing the right foundation matters. Read more

Veeam Vault joins our all-new unified OneUI, alongside our Veeam Data Cloud workloads for Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Salesforce, and more. This integration brings our fully managed and pre-secured cloud storage solution front and center, making it even easier for organizations to protect, manage, and recover their most critical data all from a single interface. Read more

Ransomware attacks are more sophisticated than ever, targeting cloud-based workloads and posing significant risks to organizations. These cyberthreats can encrypt critical data, disrupt business operations, and demand hefty ransoms. Tactics such as double extortion and data theft amplify this potential damage, so a solid defense strategy is essential for safeguarding your cloud workloads. Read more

First, let’s take a quick look at the complicated nature of lock-in versus lock out. Vendor lock-In occurs when a company gets stuck relying on a specific technology or service from a particular cloud provider. This makes it difficult and expensive to switch providers or technologies. It’s a bit of a trap when you become too dependent on one company. On the other hand, vendor lock-out happens if a company loses access to its data or services supplied by a cloud provider. It can happen if there are disputes, payment issues, or problems on the vendor’s side. This situation can resemble being banned from your own digital tools and information. Read more

Choosing a backup solution for your Microsoft 365 SaaS environment isn’t just a checkbox for IT, it’s a make-or-break decision for your entire business. The stakes are high: misconfigurations, accidental deletions, unauthorized data access, and compliance violations are everywhere, and the cost of a failed backup solution in a critical moment can have devastating business impacts. Read more

The shift from VMware to Hyper-V is becoming an increasingly popular decision for many organizations. This move is not just a change in virtualization platforms; it's a strategic decision that can influence a company's operational efficiency and future scalability. Read more

To keep businesses running, a secure backup is a priority for the best data protection strategy. Data Security, one of Veeam’s core pillars for data protection, focuses on data accessibility and backup immutability. Immutability remains a hot topic, especially around ransomware, with many vendors and organizations adopting immutable technologies for cyber resiliency. So, what exactly are immutable backups and why should you use them in your data protection strategy? Read more