25.02.2021 · In Veeam Backup & Replication v10 we introduced the ability to store your Veeam backups in AWS and S3 Compatible Object storage using the Object Lock API. This would mean that you would have a secondary copy of your backup data most likely offsite and in an immutable state, which means it can’t be modified and is protected against insider malicious …
After the time period expiration, Veeam Backup & Replication makes backup files non-immutable again so they can be deleted or modified. The count of the ...
05.04.2021 · The long-term or Grandfather-Father-Son (GFS) retention policy allows you to store VM backups for long periods of time — for weeks, months and years. For this purpose, Veeam Backup & Replication creates synthetic or active full backup files and marks them with GFS flags. These GFS flags can be of three types: weekly, monthly or yearly.
26.10.2021 · Re: GFS, SOBR, & Immutability. Hello! 1. This depends on whether you're asking about Capacity Tier or Archive Tier. Assuming the former, all backups will be immutable for 90 days only. 2. Yes, just add Archive Tier to your existing SOBR and archived GFS backups will be made immutable for their entire retention period.
02.03.2021 · V11: NEW GFS retention is here! One of the first features added to Veeam Backup & Replication was backup copy jobs, and with backup copy jobs, we added GFS. GFS stands for Grandfather, Father, Son. It is the term used for archival retention points originally in just backup copy jobs, but now it’s available in traditional backup jobs in more ...
16.11.2021 · Starting from Veeam Backup & Replication version 11, Veeam Backup & Replication creates GFS restore points according to a new schedule and creates them right on the scheduled days. After the upgrade, Veeam Backup & Replication no longer transforms previous GFS candidates into full GFS restore points.
05.04.2021 · The new Veeam Backup & Replication 11 provides the capability to have immutable backups leveraging Linux with the Hardened Repository. Already introduced in Veeam v10 to store backups on Object Storage S3 with Object Lock enabled, the Immutability feature protects your backups against overwriting, accidental deletion, ransomware attacks and internal intruders.