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Control Your Veeam SOBR Capacity Tier Pricing

02.12.2025

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Thomas Demoor
CTO Impossible Cloud
Eliminate Egress Fees and Unpredictable Costs with S3-Compatible Storage

Managing Veeam Scale-Out Backup Repository (SOBR) costs in the cloud often feels like a losing battle. Most enterprises struggle with unpredictable billing from major providers, where egress fees and API call charges create massive budget overruns. This vendor lock-in makes strategic planning impossible and puts data control at risk. An S3-compatible alternative with a transparent, "Always-Hot" storage model offers a direct path to cost savings of up to 80%, enhanced ransomware protection, and true data independence for your backup infrastructure.

Key Takeaways

  • Eliminate unpredictable Veeam SOBR costs by choosing a storage provider with zero egress fees or API charges, saving 60-80%.
  • Protect your Veeam backups from ransomware with immutable storage (Object Lock), a non-negotiable feature for modern data protection.
  • Leverage 100% S3-compatible object storage for a drop-in replacement that improves backup performance by up to 20% with an "Always-Hot" architecture.

Unmasking the Hidden Costs in Cloud Backup Storage

Most cloud providers obscure the true cost of their storage. Egress fees and API charges often exceed storage costs by 3-5x in backup workloads. This creates budget unpredictability for IT leaders managing Veeam repositories. Vendor lock-in is a top concern for 75% of enterprises. Data gravity and punitive exit fees make switching prohibitively expensive. Your Veeam SOBR capacity tier pricing becomes a source of constant financial risk. This model forces you to pay high costs just to access your own backup data. The complexity makes calculating your true total cost of ownership nearly impossible. This lack of transparency directly impacts your ability to plan for future growth.

Achieve Predictable Veeam Storage Costs

A predictable-by-design model eliminates 100% of egress fees and API charges. This transparency can reduce typical cloud storage expenses by 60-80%. You gain full control over your Veeam SOBR capacity tier pricing. Our pricing has no minimum storage duration requirements. This gives you the flexibility to manage data without financial penalties. You can finally achieve predictable cloud billing for your enterprise backups. This approach ensures your budget planning is based on actual usage, not hidden variables.

Boost Backup Performance with an "Always-Hot" Architecture

Complex tiering policies from traditional providers often cause restore delays and failures. An "Always-Hot" object storage model ensures all data is immediately accessible 100% of the time. This can lead to up to 20% faster backup performance for Veeam jobs. There are zero restore fees or waiting periods for data access. Full S3 API compatibility allows for a drop-in replacement for your existing capacity tier. You simply change the endpoint to start seeing performance gains and cost savings. This simplified architecture removes operational complexity and strengthens your recovery posture.

Secure Veeam Backups with Immutable Storage

Ransomware attacks increasingly target backup infrastructure as the first point of failure. Immutable Storage with Object Lock is a non-negotiable defense for business continuity. This feature makes your Veeam backups unchangeable for a set period, protecting them from deletion or encryption. Our platform provides multi-layer encryption for data in transit and at rest. We hold enterprise-grade certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 for regulated workloads. You can implement a robust 3-2-1 backup strategy with an offsite, immutable copy. This provides an audit-ready retention policy and a reliable immutable storage for Veeam.

Build Profitable BaaS Offerings for MSPs

For MSPs, unpredictable costs directly erode margins on Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings. A zero-egress-fee model provides the foundation for stable, defensible margins. This allows you to quote customers with 100% confidence. Our platform enables you to launch your own branded cloud service. The "Stop Reselling, Start Owning" approach shifts you from a reseller to a service owner. Here are the core benefits for partners:

  • Brand Ownership: Use a custom domain and UI to build your own cloud storage asset.
  • Margin Control: Predictable costs mean you control your profitability on every contract.
  • Automation: Full API/CLI access enables automation for multi-tenant management and reporting.
  • Fast Onboarding: A partner-ready console gets you started in just a few hours.

This model transforms your cost center into a competitive advantage with a clear Veeam Cloud Connect pricing edge.

A 4-Step Plan to Migrate Your Veeam Capacity Tier

Breaking free from vendor lock-in is simpler than you think. Migrating your Veeam SOBR capacity tier to an S3-compatible alternative requires just a few steps. This process protects your past investments and minimizes migration risk. S3 compatibility enables migration without any application rewrites. Follow this checklist for a seamless transition:

  1. Create a New S3-Compatible Repository: In the Veeam console, add a new object storage repository using your new provider's credentials.
  2. Update Your SOBR Policy: Edit your Scale-Out Backup Repository settings to use the new repository as the capacity tier.
  3. Evacuate Existing Backups (Optional): Use Veeam's built-in functions to move existing backups from the old capacity tier to the new one.
  4. Test and Verify: Run test restores from the new capacity tier to confirm data integrity and accessibility with zero delays.

This straightforward process gives you an immediate path to lower cloud costs and greater data control.

FAQ

How does eliminating egress fees impact Veeam SOBR pricing?

Eliminating egress fees provides predictable billing. Since Veeam operations involve reading data (which incurs egress charges with many providers), a zero-egress model can cut total cloud costs by 60-80%.

What is "Always-Hot" storage and why does it matter for Veeam?

Always-Hot storage means all your data is instantly accessible without delays or restore fees associated with tiered storage. This simplifies operations and ensures fast, reliable restores for Veeam backups.

Can I migrate my existing Veeam backups to your platform?

Yes, our full S3 compatibility allows for a seamless migration. You can add our storage as a new capacity tier in your Veeam SOBR and use Veeam's tools to move existing backups without downtime.

Is your storage suitable for MSPs offering BaaS with Veeam?

Absolutely. Our predictable pricing model with no hidden fees allows MSPs to build high-margin, competitive BaaS offerings. We also provide multi-tenant management and whitelabeling options.

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