Veeam

Backup, recovery & data protection

IT Management & Infrastructure
Mixed

For · IT administrators and infrastructure teams responsible for data protection

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Veeam is the 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 from one contract type to another complex.
After the acquisition by Insight Partners and the collaboration with Broadcom/VMware, Veeam's licence structure has evolved further. Customers migrating from VMware to an alternative platform also need to review their Veeam licences.

Procurement considerations

Consider the Veeam Universal License (VUL)
VUL is workload-based and platform-independent, making 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 upfront costs but lower ongoing expenses. Subscription is more cost-effective at smaller volumes but escalates with scaling. Let SoftVaro calculate the five-year TCO for your situation.

Compliance risks

Licences not aligned with changed infrastructure
After a virtualisation platform migration (e.g. from VMware to Nutanix), Veeam licences are often no longer correctly configured. This leads to compliance risks in the event of an 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 designed for 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. The exact terms and discounts depend on the purchase history. SoftVaro assists in determining the optimal conversion strategy.