Challenge
This article describes list of VMware vSphere versions currently supported by Veeam Backup & Replication.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended to always use the latest Veeam version to ensure modern platforms support and security compliance.
Solution
| vSphere version | Minimum Veeam Backup & Replication version | Veeam GA date |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 Cumulative Patch 2 (build 10.0.0.4461 P2) | 2020-05-28 |
| 6.7 Update 3 | 9.5 Update 4b (build 9.5.4.2866) | 2019-07-15 |
| 6.7 Update 2 | 9.5 Update 4a (build 9.5.4.2753) | 2019-03-26 |
| 6.7 Update 1 | 9.5 Update 4 (build 9.5.4.2615) | 2019-01-22 |
| 6.7 | 9.5 Update 3a (build 9.5.0.1922) | 2018-07-02 |
| 6.5 Update 3 | 9.5 Update 4b (build 9.5.4.2866) | 2019-07-15 |
| 6.5 Update 2 |
9.5 Update 4 (build 9.5.4.2615) IMPORTANT: Official Support for 6.5u2 starting from ESXi patch level ESXi650-201811002 9.5 Update 3a (build 9.5.0.1922) Note:
| 2019-01-22 |
| 6.5 Update 1 | 9.5 Update 2 (build 9.5.0.1038) | 2017-05-12 |
| 6.5 | 9.5 Update 1 (build 9.5.0.823) | 2017-01-20 |
| 6.0 | 8.0 Update 2 (build 8.0.0.2030) | 2015-04-28 |
| 5.5 | 7.0 R2 (build 7.0.0.771) | 2013-11-14 |
More Information
A list of Veeam Backup & Replication version and build numbers can be found on Veeam KB 2680
A list of VMware ESX(i) versions and their respective build numbers can be found on VMware KB 2143832.
Veeam Product Lifecycle: 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 updates can be found at: https://www.veeam.com/updates.html
A list of VMware ESX(i) versions and their respective build numbers can be found on VMware KB 2143832.
Veeam Product Lifecycle: 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 updates can be found at: https://www.veeam.com/updates.html