# Viva V11 – Michael Cade and Anthony Spiteri – Ep153

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Published: 2021-03-03T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

## 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

## Topics

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

## 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.

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