Veeam

Backup, recovery and data protection for hybrid environments

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 licenses, making the switch from one contract type to another complex.
After the acquisition by Insight Partners and collaboration with Broadcom/VMware, Veeam's licensing structure has changed further. Customers migrating from VMware to an alternative must also review their Veeam licenses.

Procurement considerations

Consider the Veeam Universal License (VUL)
VUL is workload-based and platform-independent. This makes it ideal for hybrid environments. Organizations migrating from VMware to another platform can carry over their licenses without repurchasing.
Compare perpetual vs. subscription TCO
Perpetual licenses have higher initial costs but lower ongoing expenses. Subscription is more advantageous for small volumes but becomes costly when scaling. Let SoftVaro calculate the five-year TCO for your situation.

Compliance risks

Licenses not aligned with changed infrastructure
After a virtualization platform migration (e.g., from VMware to Nutanix), Veeam licenses 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 licenses to subscription?

Yes, Veeam offers a conversion program. The exact terms and discounts depend on the purchase history. SoftVaro helps determine the optimal conversion strategy.