Veeam has established itself as an industry leader in data protection, garnering attention globally for its backup, recovery, and data management solutions tailored for virtual, physical, and multi-cloud environments. Veeam offers clients a range of products designed to simplify data protection, including intelligent backup solutions that automate recovery processes and provide cloud mobility.
Modern data standards require that the best storage environment has on-premises immutable backups. Unfortunately, most solutions fail to hit the mark and aren’t truly ransomware-proof.
Built by the same two founders of Veeam, Object First’s Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability) was designed to address market demands that other solutions don’t meet. Ootbi ensures recovery with secure, simple, and powerful backup storage purpose-built for Veeam. The appliance can be racked, stacked, and powered in 15 minutes without any security expertise required.
In this article, I’ll delve into why existing solutions are insufficient and how its key benefits position Object First the best storage for Veeam.
On-Prem Storage Options
First, let's look at the existing options for on-prem storage for Veeam customers. These come in three main types: Direct-Attached Storage (DAS), which connects directly to a server, offering quick access and minimal latency; deduplication appliances, which reduce storage space by eliminating duplicate data and are suitable for long-term retention; and Veeam Hardened Repositories (VHR), specifically configured for enhanced security, including features like immutability and secure access to protect backup data from ransomware attacks.
Why DAS, Deduplication, and Hardened Repositories Aren’t Enough
Veeam customers require backup storage that is secure, easy to use, and immune to ransomware attacks. Unfortunately, each of the aforementioned options falls short in one or more of these categories:
DAS lacks immutability and leaves data vulnerable as it is not isolated from the Veeam Backup & Replication server.
Deduplication appliances often require white-glove service or training to configure securely and can complicate data restoration processes.
VHR requires Linux expertise to configure and maintain, meaning that they’re not always practical for most mid-enterprise Veeam admins.
The combination of these drawbacks has created the need for a solution that is secure, user-friendly, immune to ransomware attacks, and does not require specialized technical expertise to configure and maintain—qualities that are integral to Object First's Ootbi.
Why Ootbi is Best for Veeam
Object First’s Ootbi[AS5] directly addresses the failings of DAS, Deduplication, and Hardened Repositories with three simple tenets: security, simplicity, and power. In this section, we’ll show you exactly how each of those pillars compensates for the deficiencies of other backup environments.
Security and Alignment with Zero Trust Principles
Ootbi is secure by design as defined by CISA. It was built around the latest Zero Trust principles, which follow an “Assume Breach” mindset that accepts individuals, devices, and services attempting to access company resources are compromised and should not be trusted. Ootbi utilizes S3 Object Lock to enable immutability and runs on a hardened Linux operating system with zero access to perform destructive actions. Due to its architecture as a secure-by-default appliance, Ootbi is inherently separated from the Veeam Data Platform, creating the proper segmentation to ensure ransomware resiliency.
Secure by design as defined by CISA
S3 Object Lock powered immutability
Secure-by-default object storage target
Zero access to perform destructive actions
Inherently segmented from the Veeam Data Platform
Simplicity in Implementation
Ootbi is a 2U storage appliance that reduces management complexity with built-in hardware redundancy and automatic updates for firmware, OS, and software. It takes less than 15 minutes to configure, requires zero security expertise to manage, and does not require additional setup or namespace adjustment at the Veeam layer when scaled.
Reduced management complexity
Security and operational risk assumed by Object First
15 minutes to deploy and scale
No security expertise required
High Performance and Power
Ootbi is purpose-built for the Veeam Data Platform. Capacity and performance scale linearly, supporting backup speeds up to 8 GB per second and capacities beyond 7 PB. Ootbi supports Veeam’s SOS API, their standard block size, and encryption by default—all while supercharging Veeam Instant Recovery.
Capacity and performance scale linearly
Lighting fast, up to 8 GB/s backup
Supports Veeam’s SOS API
Uses standard Veeam block size and encryption
Supercharged Instant Recovery
Conclusion
Object First’s Ootbi is the ideal object storage solution for Veeam users, as it directly addresses the issues found in traditional on-prem backup options. Ootbi’s key principles of security, simplicity, and power create an environment that meets and surpasses modern data requirements. With built-in S3 native immutability, Ootbi ensures that your backup data remains isolated and protected from ransomware threats. An easy setup process and powerful performance capabilities guarantee that your organization's backup strategies are manageable and reliable.
By fulfilling key needs like expandable scalability, dependable data delivery, and secure on-premises-to-cloud transfers, Ootbi enables Veeam users to operate without the fear of losing everything to ransomware. The result for your business is increased confidence, knowing that your backup solutions are fortified against risks while remaining simple to manage.
Interested in discovering how Ootbi can improve your Veeam backup strategies? Request a demo or reach out for more information and discover how Object First can empower you to maximize your data backup solutions.
