Veeam
Veeam backups to S3 storage,
locked and kept in India.
Add Stornox as an S3-compatible repository in Veeam Backup & Replication, tick one box for immutability, and you have an off-site copy that cannot be changed during its retention window.
- S3-compatible repository
- Immutable backups
- Stored in India
Before you start
Have these ready.
- 1
Endpoint and keys
Your Stornox S3 endpoint, access key and secret key from onboarding.
- 2
A bucket just for Veeam
Created with versioning and Object Lock switched on.
- 3
A supported Veeam version
One that offers object storage repositories.
- 4
Outbound HTTPS
Port 443 open from the Veeam gateway server to the Stornox endpoint.
Setup
Adding the repository.
Menu names move around a little between Veeam versions. If something looks different, Veeam's documentation for your version is the reference.
- 01
Open Backup Infrastructure
In the console go to Backup Infrastructure → Backup Repositories → Add Repository.
- 02
Choose S3 Compatible
Pick Object Storage, then S3 Compatible.
- 03
Enter the endpoint
Service point: your Stornox endpoint. Region: the value from your onboarding email. Credentials: your access and secret keys.
- 04
Pick the bucket
Select the Veeam bucket and create a folder for this repository.
- 05
Make backups immutable
Tick Make recent backups immutable for and enter the number of days, for example 14 or 30.
- 06
Use it in a job
Set it as a backup copy target, or as the capacity tier of a Scale-Out Backup Repository.
From experience
Settings we recommend.
One bucket per repository
Keeps retention settings and access clean and easy to audit.
Keys only Veeam uses
A dedicated access key limited to Veeam's buckets.
Immutability that matches detection
If it could take you two weeks to notice an attack, lock for longer than two weeks.
Veeam encryption on
An extra layer of encryption with a password only you hold.
Regular restore tests
SureBackup or a manual restore from the Stornox copy every month.
Watch growth
Check repository size monthly as retention and data grow.
FAQ
Questions we get asked.
Does Veeam support S3-compatible storage?
Yes. Veeam Backup & Replication can use S3-compatible object storage as a repository, including immutable backups through S3 Object Lock. What is available depends on your version and licence, so check Veeam's documentation.
How does immutability work with Stornox?
Create the repository on a bucket that has Object Lock switched on, then tick the option to make recent backups immutable for a number of days. During that window the backup files cannot be modified or deleted.
Can Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 use Stornox?
Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 supports S3-compatible object storage repositories. Check the documentation for your version and test it with us.
Can Stornox be part of a Scale-Out Backup Repository?
Object storage is commonly used as the capacity or archive tier of a Scale-Out Backup Repository. The options available depend on your Veeam version.
Is Stornox certified by Veeam?
Ask us for the current status of any vendor validation programmes. Stornox connects through Veeam's standard S3-compatible repository option.
Veeam is a trademark of Veeam Software Group GmbH or its affiliates, mentioned only to describe compatibility. Stornox is not affiliated with or endorsed by Veeam. Features and menu names depend on your Veeam version and licence.
Related
Read next.
Get in touch
Try it on your Veeam server.
We set up a test bucket with Object Lock and stay on the call while your team adds it as a repository.
Prefer to call? +91 91751 11820 · hello@stornox.com
