Counter the Evolving Ransomware Threat

Ransomware attacks have shifted their focus to backup infrastructure. Over 96% of cyberattacks now deliberately target backup files to prevent recovery. This tactic renders many traditional backup solutions ineffective. An attack results in an average of 16.2 days of downtime for businesses. A successful breach of your backups makes recovery nearly impossible. This forces organizations into a vulnerable position with significant financial risk. Adopting a modern defense is no longer optional for survival. An effective ransomware protection strategy must include immutability. This ensures at least one copy of your data is unchangeable by any user. This approach is the foundation of a resilient recovery plan.

Implement Veeam Immutability with S3 Object Lock

A Veeam immutable backup leverages S3 Object Lock technology to protect data. This feature creates a Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) state for every backup file. Once written, data cannot be altered or deleted for a predefined retention period. This lock is enforced by the storage system itself, not the backup software. Even users with full administrative rights cannot tamper with the backup data. This provides a guaranteed clean recovery point after an attack. Configuring this within your Veeam environment is a direct process. It requires an S3-compatible repository with Object Lock enabled on the bucket. This simple step transforms your backup storage into a secure vault.

Eliminate Unpredictable Cloud Storage Costs

Hyperscaler clouds introduce unpredictable costs that cripple IT budgets. Egress fees and API charges can increase storage bills by 3-5x. A majority of IT leaders, 55% to be exact, cite these costs as the biggest barrier to switching providers. Impossible Cloud eliminates 100% of these hidden fees. Our transparent model provides predictable costs, saving organizations 60-80% on typical cloud storage expenses. This economic advantage allows for better budget planning and ROI calculation. You can build a robust disaster recovery plan without fearing surprise charges. This financial predictability empowers a built-in exit strategy from day one.

Achieve Superior Performance with an Always-Hot Architecture

Complex storage tiering creates delays and adds operational overhead. Waiting for data restores from archive tiers can take hours, impacting recovery time objectives. Our Always-Hot storage model ensures all data is immediately accessible 100% of the time. This design delivers up to 20% faster backup and restore performance. It eliminates restore fees and delays associated with data retrieval from cold storage. This simplified approach keeps your third-party tools and applications running predictably. Your object storage should accelerate, not complicate, your recovery process.

An Always-Hot model provides several key advantages for Veeam users:

• All data is instantly available for restores, with no recall delays.
• It reduces operational complexity by removing brittle lifecycle policies.
• Consistent low latency improves backup window success rates by over 15%.
• It prevents API timeouts that can cause backup job failures.

This architecture ensures your Veeam immutable backup is always ready for immediate recovery.

Adhere to the Modern 3-2-1-1-0 Backup Rule

The traditional 3-2-1 rule is no longer sufficient for modern threats. Veeam champions the enhanced 3-2-1-1-0 rule for complete data resilience. This updated framework adds two critical layers for robust protection. It ensures you have a verified, unchangeable copy of your data ready for any scenario. Following this rule significantly reduces the risk of data loss from any single event. It is the gold standard for a modern backup and recovery strategy.

The 3-2-1-1-0 rule is broken down as follows:

1. 3 copies of your data: The original production data plus two backups.
2. 2 different media types: For example, on-premises disk and cloud object storage.
3. 1 copy offsite: Storing data in a separate geographic location protects against local disasters.
4. 1 copy immutable or air-gapped: This is the crucial defense against ransomware.
5. 0 errors: Backups must be verified and have zero recovery errors.

This disciplined approach ensures your Veeam immutable backup is always recoverable.

Leverage Enterprise-Grade Security and Compliance

Data protection requires more than just immutability. Our platform provides multi-layer encryption for data in transit and at rest. We hold enterprise-grade certifications, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001. These audited standards ensure our infrastructure meets strict security and availability requirements. Granular Identity and Access Management (IAM) with MFA and RBAC gives you full data control. You can manage access with time-bounded policies and presigned URLs. This robust security posture ensures your Veeam S3 backups are protected. It allows you to meet compliance needs for regulated workloads without vendor lock-in.

Enable MSPs with Predictable Margins and Management

For Managed Service Providers, predictable costs are essential for profitability. Our partner-first model is designed for predictable margins on BaaS and DRaaS offerings. With zero egress or API fees, you can quote customers confidently. There are no surprise bills to erode your margins by the end of the month. Our multi-tenant console simplifies management with robust RBAC and MFA controls. Automation via a full S3-compatible API and CLI allows for seamless integration. This empowers MSPs to deliver competitive and profitable services. You can onboard new clients in under 60 minutes. This efficiency helps you scale your business while maintaining high service levels. The cost savings create a clear competitive advantage in the market.

Start Your Veeam Immutable Backup Strategy in 3 Steps

Transitioning to a secure, cost-effective backup strategy is straightforward. You can configure a Veeam immutable backup repository in just a few minutes. The key is using a fully S3-compatible platform that supports Object Lock. This ensures your existing tools and scripts continue to work without modification. A drop-in S3 replacement means you only change the endpoint. This simple migration path reduces risk and accelerates your time-to-value. You can achieve ransomware resilience and cost savings in under one hour.

Follow this simple checklist to get started:

1. Create an S3-compatible bucket: Ensure Object Lock is enabled in your Impossible Cloud console.
2. Configure the Veeam Repository: Add a new object storage repository in Veeam, using your credentials and the new endpoint.
3. Set Immutability in Your Backup Job: In the backup job settings, specify the number of days to make backups immutable.
4. Run and Test: Execute the backup job and perform a test restore to verify the configuration.

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