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Cut Veeam S3 Backup Costs by 80% with Predictable Object Storage

22.09.2025

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Thomas Demoor
CTO Impossible Cloud
Eliminate egress fees and vendor lock-in with an enterprise-ready S3-compatible alternative for your Veeam workloads.

Cost unpredictability is the number one cloud pain point for IT leaders managing Veeam S3 backups. Hidden egress fees and complex API charges can inflate costs by 3-5x, making ROI calculations impossible. Organizations need a practical, enterprise-ready alternative that offers full S3 compatibility without vendor lock-in. This article outlines a strategy to achieve data control, predictable costs, and up to 20% faster performance for your Veeam backups using S3-compatible object storage designed for cost efficiency.

Key Takeaways

  • Eliminate unpredictable cloud storage costs for Veeam S3 backups by choosing a provider with zero egress fees, saving 60-80% on average.
  • Leverage S3-compatible object storage with Object Lock to create immutable Veeam backups, providing robust protection against ransomware attacks.
  • Utilize an "Always-Hot" storage architecture to ensure all Veeam backup data is instantly accessible, accelerating recovery times by up to 20%.

Eliminate 60-80% of Cloud Costs from Your Veeam S3 Strategy

Hidden cloud fees consistently undermine IT budgets for Veeam backups. Organizations report 60-80% cost savings by eliminating egress and API fees. This transparent model makes budget planning for your Veeam S3 storage actually possible.

Our S3-compatible object storage is cost-efficient by design. We charge zero egress fees, zero API call costs, and have no minimum storage durations. This approach removes the financial penalties for accessing your own Veeam data.

Predictable pricing allows Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to quote with confidence. It creates stable, defensible margins for Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings using Veeam. This financial stability is a key competitive advantage for our partners.

Achieve Seamless Veeam Integration with Drop-In S3 Compatibility

True S3 compatibility is table stakes for any cloud storage alternative. Our platform ensures your existing Veeam workflows, scripts, and tools continue to work without any code rewrites. This protects your past investments and reduces migration risk to near zero.

Migrating your Veeam backups is a simple, 2-step process. You just change the S3 endpoint in your Veeam configuration and keep everything else. This drop-in replacement capability accelerates your time-to-value from day one. We offer the best cloud storage for Veeam integration.

Full S3-API compatibility goes beyond basic object operations. We support advanced capabilities to ensure your Veeam jobs run smoothly. These include:

  • Object Lock for immutable backups
  • Versioning for granular recovery points
  • Lifecycle management for automated data policies
  • Multi-part uploads for large backup files
  • IAM policies for granular access control

This comprehensive support ensures no feature gaps disrupt your data protection strategy.

Accelerate Veeam Recovery Times with an Always-Hot Architecture

Complex storage tiering often creates restore delays and surprise retrieval fees. Our Always-Hot object storage model ensures all your Veeam data is immediately accessible 100% of the time. This simple approach eliminates the operational complexity of managing lifecycle policies.

You can achieve up to 20% faster backup performance compared to traditional cloud storage. Consistent low latency reduces backup windows and improves RTOs. This performance is critical for meeting demanding service level agreements (SLAs).

With an Always-Hot model, you avoid fragile tiering that leads to API timeouts. Your third-party tools, including Veeam, remain stable and predictable. Learn more about the fastest S3 object storage for your recovery needs.

Secure Veeam S3 Backups Against Ransomware with Immutability

Ransomware attacks increasingly target backup infrastructure as the primary objective. Immutable storage is a non-negotiable capability for modern business continuity. Our platform provides robust Veeam immutable backup support via Object Lock.

Object Lock prevents your Veeam backup files from being deleted or modified for a defined period. This creates a secure air gap that renders ransomware attacks ineffective. It is a core component of a resilient data protection strategy.

This feature helps you adhere to best practices for data resilience. An effective strategy includes these steps:

  1. Maintain at least 3 copies of your data.
  2. Store the copies on 2 different media types.
  3. Keep 1 of these copies off-site and immutable.
  4. Ensure 2 copies are offline or air-gapped.

Implementing this 3-2-1 backup rule with immutability is your best defense.

Meet Enterprise Compliance for Regulated Veeam Workloads

Organizations in regulated industries require verified security and data control. Our platform holds enterprise-grade certifications, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001. This ensures our object storage meets stringent audit requirements.

We provide country-level geofencing to keep your Veeam data in predefined US regions. This gives you complete control over data residency without vendor lock-in. Multi-layer encryption protects your data both in-transit and at-rest.

Identity and access management (IAM) maps to real organizational needs. We support granular, role-driven policies and external IdPs via SAML/OIDC. This robust security framework protects your critical Veeam S3 backup data.

Build Profitable Veeam BaaS Offerings with Predictable Margins

For MSPs, resellers, and system integrators, predictable margins are essential. Our pricing model is predictable by design, with zero egress or API fees. This allows you to build competitive Veeam BaaS and DRaaS offerings with healthy margins.

Our partner console simplifies operations with multi-tenant management. It includes robust automation via API/CLI and detailed reporting tools. Fast onboarding gets your team productive in under 24 hours.

Cost efficiency becomes your competitive advantage. You can pass savings of 60-80% to customers while maintaining margins. No surprise bills means no margin erosion, so you can quote new business with 100% confidence.

FAQ

What is Veeam S3 compatible object storage?

Veeam S3 compatible object storage is a cloud storage service that uses the S3 API, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with Veeam Backup & Replication. It serves as a scalable, cost-effective repository for backups, archives, and disaster recovery copies.


How do I connect Veeam to your S3 storage?

Connecting Veeam is simple. In the Veeam console, you add a new backup repository, select 'S3 Compatible', and enter the service point URL, region, and your access credentials. Your existing Veeam jobs can then target the new repository without changes.


Does your storage support Veeam's Scale-out Backup Repository?

Yes, our S3-compatible storage fully supports Veeam's Scale-out Backup Repository (SOBR). You can add our storage as a capacity tier for long-term retention, offloading backups from more expensive on-premises storage to optimize costs.


What compliance certifications do you offer for Veeam data?

We provide enterprise-grade compliance to secure your Veeam data, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications. We also offer country-level geofencing to ensure data resides in specific regions to meet regulatory requirements.


Can I try your Veeam S3 storage before committing?

Yes, we encourage you to test our platform's performance and compatibility. You can start a free trial to experience the ease of integration and cost savings for your Veeam S3 workloads firsthand.


How does your 'Always-Hot' model benefit Veeam restores?

Our 'Always-Hot' model means all data is immediately available for restore operations without any delays or rehydration fees associated with tiered storage. This simplifies operations and ensures you can meet your Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) without surprise costs.


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