Direct to Azure Blob

[gingerdazza]

We have a NAS solution which has it's own native D2D backup capabilities. In order to to accommodate the "2 different media" of the 3-2-1 rule, I am exploring options. One option was a tape solution. But I'm exploring the idea that I could instead procure Veeam NAS backup licenses, and backup the NAS direct to Azure Blob Hot tier with immutability. We will have Azure ExpressRoute in place, and this backup would not be our primary backup copy (that would be the native D2D solution on-premises). It would be a "get out of jail" backup copy. Any thoughts here?

What would then be the most efficient way to achieve 180 day retention on that copy? Would it need to be a GFS configuration?

Lastly, how do I calculate the total Azure Blob storage required for this setup?

Thank you

[Mildur]

Hello Dazza

NAS backups do not provide GFS backup jobs. It will be a forever incremental backup.

You can find information about sizing in our best practice guide:
https://bp.veeam.com/vbr/2_Design_Struc ... srepo.html

For Azure Blob, you will also need to consider the API calls and egress traffic costs. If it's only a second copy, you may want to check out other providers such as Wasabi which don't bill you for API calls and egress traffic.

Best,
Fabian

[gingerdazza]

Thanks....

Is there any easy way to calculate likely API metrics/costs for Veeam NAS?

There wouldn't be much in the way of egress, as this wouldn't be our primary backup. Most restores would be sourced from elsewhere.
Wasabi is a good idea, but due to the due diligence on-boarding, connectivity requirements, operational on-boarding, and cloud sprawl, I think we'd be safer/simpler sticking with Azure.

[Mildur]

Hello Dazza

You're welcome.

Unfortunately we don't have a publicly available calculator today. The tool we have today is only internal.
I suggest you contact your local Veeam SE. They have access to our internal calculator and will be able to help you with the calculations.

Best,
Fabian

[gingerdazza]

Very frustrating that such information isn't available. But thank you

[gingerdazza]

Thanks Gostev, appreciate that clarification.

A few more questions if I may:

1. Have you seen anyone utilise StarWind in Azure Marketplace as a VTL to gain access to Archive Tier and does this work well?
2. Will Veeam NAS support Archive Tier natively in the near future?
3. Does Veeam NAS support Azure Storage Tiering/Lifecycle policies?
4. As these are forever incrementals, is it ok to have 450 day retention ok? (or is that too many increments to be practical?)
5. Where can I get an estimate of API calls (and costs) for how Veeam NAS works? We have some 60 million files.

[Mildur]

Wrong topic? Anton Gostev didn't responded here

1. Have you seen anyone utilise StarWind in Azure Marketplace as a VTL to gain access to Archive Tier and does this work well?

Please do not cross post. Let's keep this question in your other topic.

2. Will Veeam NAS support Archive Tier natively in the near future?

Not on our short/mid term roadmap. But we have it listed as a request from other customers as well. Unfortunately no ETA or other information I can share today.

3. Does Veeam NAS support Azure Storage Tiering/Lifecycle policies?

No, none of our products does.

4. As these are forever incrementals, is it ok to have 450 day retention ok? (or is that too many increments to be practical?)

That should work fine.

5. Where can I get an estimate of API calls (and costs) for how Veeam NAS works? We have some 60 million files.

We have a new calculator online. It will provide you with an estimation:
https://www.veeam.com/calculators/simpl ... structured

Best,
Fabian