Veeam Software, the #1 global leader in data resilience, announced the launch of its first fully pre-built, pre-hardened Veeam Software Appliance on September 3, 2025. This hardware-agnostic, software-only solution empowers IT teams with instant, secure data protection, eliminating the complexities of manual setup and hardware lock-in.
Veeam introduces its first pre-configured, hardware-agnostic software appliance.
Runs on a hardened Linux-based “Just Enough OS” (JeOS) with automated patching.
Offers instant recovery to Azure, built-in immutability, and Zero Trust controls.
Reduces total cost of ownership compared to traditional hardware appliances.
Available globally as an early release with a free 30-day trial for new customers.
Supports Veeam Data Platform Foundation and Advanced editions; Premium support expected in Q4 2025.
The Veeam Software Appliance is designed for rapid deployment across physical, virtual, or cloud infrastructure, delivering enterprise-grade data protection without the need for Windows licensing or manual OS patching. Built on a Veeam-managed Linux JeOS, it ensures a secure, always-up-to-date foundation, reducing management overhead and streamlining compliance.
Hardware-Agnostic Design: Deploy on preferred infrastructure, avoiding costly hardware lock-in.
Pre-Hardened Security: Built-in immutability and Zero Trust controls protect against ransomware.
Automated Patching: Eliminates manual configuration and patching for JeOS and backup software.
Instant Azure Recovery: Industry-first feature for fast, automated cloud recovery.
Flexible Delivery: Available as a bootable ISO or virtual appliance (OVA).
Modern Web UI: Supports SAML single sign-on for simplified management.
The appliance addresses the growing need for flexible, secure backup solutions, particularly for new deployments and edge sites. It offers a 30% reduction in deployment time and up to 25% lower total cost of ownership compared to hardware-based alternatives, according to ESG analysis. Its integration with Veeam Data Cloud Vault and Sure Backup in Azure provides a seamless, end-to-end solution for ransomware defense.
“Our Veeam Software Appliance enables fast, secure, pre-configured data protection for every organization,” said Anand Eswaran, CEO at Veeam. “Unlike rigid alternatives, it runs out of the box, empowering teams to protect their data with confidence.”Jon Brown, Sr. Analyst at ESG, noted, “Veeam Software Appliance marks an exciting evolution in data protection, setting a new standard for simplicity, flexibility, and speed.”Matt Bullock, CEO at Prodatix, added, “By eliminating the need for a Windows Server license and delivering a self-contained, Linux-based, hardened repository, it provides true ransomware protection.”
The Veeam Software Appliance is available globally as an early release, with a free 30-day trial for new customers. It currently supports Veeam Data Platform Foundation and Advanced editions, with Premium edition support planned for Q4 2025.
Veeam, the #1 global market leader in data resilience, provides purpose-built solutions for data backup, recovery, portability, security, and intelligence. Trusted by enterprises worldwide, Veeam ensures apps and data are protected and available across cloud, virtual, physical, SaaS, and Kubernetes environments.
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