Challenge
This article describes Veeam Backup & Replication support for different VMware vSphere versions.
Cause
The earlier versions of Backup & Replication may not support the latest vSphere releases. It is recommended to use the latest Veeam version to ensure modern platforms support and security compliance.
Solution
| ESXi version | Minimum Veeam B&R starting version | Build number | Veeam GA date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | v5.0.2.230(*) | 5.0.2.230 | 2011-10-21 |
| 5.1 | v6.5 | 6.5.0.106 | 2012-10-9 |
| 5.5 | v7 R2 | 7.0.0.771 | 2013-11-14 |
| 6.0 | v8 Update 2 | 8.0.0.2030 | 2015-04-28 |
| 6.5 | v9.5 Update 1 | 9.5.0.823 | 2017-01-20 |
| 6.5 Update 1 | v9.5 Update 2 (to support vSAN 6.6.1) | 9.5.0.1038 | 2017-05-12 |
| 6.7 | Not supported. Full support is due in the next Veeam update | - | - |
More Information
End of Support for Veeam Products: https://www.veeam.com/kb1530
VMware Lifecycle Product Matrix: https://www.vmware.com/content/dam/digitalmarketing/vmware/en/pdf/support/product-lifecycle-matrix.pdf
The latest Veeam 9.5 Update 3: https://www.veeam.com/kb2353
VMware Lifecycle Product Matrix: https://www.vmware.com/content/dam/digitalmarketing/vmware/en/pdf/support/product-lifecycle-matrix.pdf
The latest Veeam 9.5 Update 3: https://www.veeam.com/kb2353