Cost-efficient backup archiving with Veeam Direct to Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes
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The article discusses how Veeam Backup and Recovery (VBR) version 12.2 now supports direct archiving to Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes, enabling more cost-efficient and flexible backup strategies.
- Introduces the 3-2-1 rule for backup and disaster recovery
- Allows direct transfer of backup archives to S3 Glacier storage classes without intermediate S3 Standard storage
- Offers three S3 Glacier storage classes: Instant Retrieval, Flexible Retrieval, and Deep Archive
- Supports immutability through S3 Object Lock to protect against ransomware
- Can potentially reduce storage costs by up to 68% compared to standard storage
The new feature enables users to leverage cloud storage for long-term backup archiving, offering scalability, cost-efficiency, and enhanced data protection.
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