Backblaze Veeam Backup and Storage Options

Backblaze offers an array of storage options, including B2 Cloud Storage, which is a cost-effective solution for storing backups.

You can choose from three different pricing plans: Standard, Balanced, and Freestyle.

Backblaze's B2 Cloud Storage is ideal for storing backups, as it provides a highly durable and available storage solution.

The Standard plan costs $5 per month for the first 10 TB of storage, while the Balanced plan costs $7.50 per month for the first 10 TB of storage.

With Backblaze, you can also use their B2 Cloud Storage for archiving, as it provides a secure and long-term storage solution.

The Freestyle plan is a pay-as-you-go option that costs $0.005 per GB-month for storage.

To configure Veeam for Backblaze, start by creating a Backblaze B2 bucket and setting up an Application Key. This involves choosing a unique name for your bucket, selecting whether it's private or public, and turning on Object Lock to secure your files and make them immutable.

First, you'll need to give your bucket a name and choose whether it's private or public. Most customers choose private buckets, and it's essential to turn on Object Lock to secure your files and make them immutable.

To set up an Application Key, give it a name and make some additional choices to finish setting it up. You'll need to jot down some details for the Application Key, such as keyID, keyName, and applicationKey, which is essentially a passcode for the key.

Next, add Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage as a Cloud Tier repository in Veeam. This involves logging into your Veeam console and creating a Cloud Tier repository to interface with Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage.

You'll need to enter your credentials, which is the Application Key information you've already set up when you created your Backblaze B2 Bucket. Before exiting that area, Veeam will test the connection to ensure it can reach your Bucket.

To add Object Lock to a bucket already used by Veeam, you'll need to enable Object Lock on the bucket, create a new bucket-restricted application key, and configure Veeam to use the new application key on the bucket.

Here's a step-by-step guide to add a repository for Backblaze B2:

By following these steps, you'll be able to configure Veeam for Backblaze and enjoy the benefits of a secure and reliable cloud storage solution.

Backblaze and Veeam offer a reliable and secure data protection solution for your cloud, virtual, and physical workloads.

With Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage, you can store your data for $6/TB per month with no minimum retention requirement, tiers, or hidden fees. This makes it a cost-effective option for storing your backups.

Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage is certified as Veeam Ready—Object and Veeam Ready—Object with Immutability. This means you can protect your backups from threats like ransomware or stolen credentials.

Using Backblaze B2's S3-compatible API, you can set B2 Cloud Storage as your Cloud Tier in Veeam's Scale-Out Backup Repository. This allows you to easily integrate your cloud storage with your Veeam backup solution.

To get started, you'll need to add a local storage repository to Veeam, which is a straightforward process. If you're new to Veeam, you can watch a video that guides you through the process of setting up the Local Repository.

Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage is fully compatible with Veeam, allowing you to set it up as your Cloud Tier in Veeam's Scale-Out Backup Repository.

To use Backblaze B2 with Veeam, you need to establish the Performance Tier, or Local Repository, first. This is a requirement for Veeam v11 and earlier versions.

You can add a local storage repository to Veeam easily, but if you're new to this, you can watch a video that shows how to set it up in just a few minutes.

If your Local Repository is already configured, you can proceed to cloud backup.