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

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

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

In the realm of data protection and Veeam, the 3-2-1 Rule has long served as a foundational guideline. This rule outlines the importance of maintaining multiple copies of your data, but as technology continues to evolve, the notion of data redundancy has taken on new dimensions, particularly with the introduction of cloud-based solutions. Read more

Ransomware attacks are now one of the most common and costly disasters that organizations fear and face. According to the 2025 Veeam Ransomware Trends Report, 69% of companies experienced at least one ransomware attack in the past year, and in most cases, attackers targeted backup repositories directly to sabotage recovery. That makes the question “How can we prevent ransomware?” one of the most pressing challenges for CISOs, CTOs, and IT professionals alike. Read more

For many organizations, this is the nightmare scenario: you think you’ve negotiated your way out of a ransomware attack, you’ve paid the ransom demanded, and you’ve waited for the promised decryption tool. But when you think your data is safe and the ordeal is finished, you discover your data is still lost. Read more

According to the Risk to Resilience: 2025 Ransomware Trends and Proactive Strategies report, out of the 1,300 ransomware victims surveyed, 89% had their backup repositories targeted. In fact, 17% of organizations that opted to pay the ransom reported they couldn’t retrieve their data, despite giving in to the attacker’s demands. Read more

Veeam ONE is the product built for all types of Veeam customers — small or medium businesses, enterprises or service providers — certainly, there is something for everyone. Once the product is deployed, you may find yourself overwhelmed with a countless number of reports, alarms, and dashboards, wondering “which ones are actually useful for my IaaS business?”

In this blog post, I’ll navigate you through the most useful reports to help you get started, and possibly, even find a few hidden gems in the process. Read more

When someone says, "data protection," one of the first things that comes to mind is backup. Whether we’re up against the ever-evolving threat of ransomware or dealing with the simple mistake of an employee clicking a malicious link, backups serve as a kind of magical rewind button. For many organizations, this is enough to meet their recovery point objectives (RPOs). Read more