Episode

Viva V11 – Michael Cade and Anthony Spiteri – Ep153

Podcast: Tech Interviews
Published: Mar 3, 2021
Duration seconds: 2824
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Summary

Veeam's V11 release introduces critical advancements in ransomware protection and data availability. The discussion explores how new features like CDP and hardened repositories address modern enterprise security challenges.

Topics

Cloud Data Management
Ransomware Protection
Immutable Backups
Continuous Data Protection
Veeam V11
Disaster Recovery
Enterprise Infrastructure
Data Availability

Highlights

Main idea: Veeam V11 focuses on continuous data protection and making immutable backups accessible across diverse infrastructures
Practical takeaway: Use the new hardened Linux repository to create an immutable layer that prevents ransomware from altering backups
Failure mode: Relying on traditional snapshot-based replication for all workloads may lead to higher RPO than necessary compared to new CDP options
Main idea: The release emphasizes a policy-based approach to storage, utilizing three tiers to balance cost and recovery speed
Practical takeaway: Leverage improved instant recovery features to restore VMs to diverse environments, even without dedicated vSphere infrastructure

Chapters

1:00 Introduction to the Veeam Experts: Host Paul Swinfilo introduces Veeam technologists Michael Cade and Anthony Spiteri.
4:30 Drivers of the V11 Release: The team discusses the industry shifts and technological drivers necessitating the new version.
8:00 Data Security and Multi-Location Trends: An exploration of how moving data to multiple locations has increased the focus on security and protection.
11:30 Continuous Data Protection (CDP) vs. Snapshots: A technical look at the trade-offs between CDP and traditional replication for different workload tiers.
18:40 Hardening the Backup Infrastructure: The importance of securing physical hardware and the benefits of the hardened Linux repository.
22:10 Ransomware Preparedness and Flexibility: Discussing the decision to avoid a proprietary appliance in favor of a flexible, 'bring your own hardware' approach.
29:00 Tiered Storage and Policy-Based Recovery: How V11 enables a three-tier storage strategy to manage long-term retention costs effectively.