Veeam Backup & Replication Subscription — 1 Socket License for Data Protection

Veeam Backup & Replication Subscription for a 1 Socket License delivers enterprise-grade data protection across virtual, physical, and cloud workloads with a flexible, cost-efficient licensing model. This subscription-based offering combines reliable backups, rapid recovery, and centralized management into a single, scalable solution that fits small to mid-sized data centers and expanding IT environments. By choosing a 1-socket license, you gain comprehensive coverage for the primary host or hypervisor, while maintaining room to grow as your infrastructure evolves. With Veeam, your data protection strategy becomes resilient, automated, and simpler to manage — enabling faster restores, safer backups, and more predictable IT operations.

• All-in-one data protection for virtual, physical, and cloud environments under a flexible subscription model. The 1-socket license provides broad coverage for core backup and recovery tasks, reducing the complexity of licensing across diverse workloads while maintaining strong protection against data loss and downtime.
• Fast, reliable backups and rapid recovery capabilities. Veeam Backup & Replication offers efficient backup techniques and quick restoration options, including instant VM recovery and granular item recovery, designed to minimize downtime and keep business services online even during outages or disasters.
• Centralized management with policy-driven automation. The integrated console gives you centralized visibility, automated backup workflows, role-based access controls, comprehensive reporting, and unified monitoring to streamline IT operations and ensure compliance.
• Flexible deployment and scalability. Deploy on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid configuration, with storage options spanning local disks, SAN/NAS, and object storage. The architecture scales with your growth, allowing additional sockets, repositories, and backup targets as needed without reworking your protection strategy.
• Ransomware-resilient security and data integrity. Encrypted backups, secure credentials, and support for immutability or air-gapped storage options help protect against modern threats, while verification tooling and automated testing reduce the risk of corrupted restores.

Technical Details of Veeam Backup & Replication Subscription | 1 Socket License for Data Protection

• License Type: Subscription, 1 Socket
• Delivery Model: Subscription-based license with renewal options to fit ongoing data protection needs
• Supported Environments: Virtual, physical, and cloud workloads across common platforms and hypervisors
• Management Console: Centralized Veeam Backup & Replication console for configuration, monitoring, and reporting
• Key Capabilities: Backup, replication, recovery, testing, and security features designed to protect data and reduce recovery time objectives

How to Install Veeam Backup & Replication Subscription

• Step 1: Prepare a Windows-based server that meets the system requirements, with sufficient CPU, memory, and storage for your protected workload size. Ensure network connectivity between the Veeam server, backup targets, and protected systems.
• Step 2: Download the Veeam Backup & Replication installer and run the installation wizard. Choose the appropriate components (Backup & Replication, Update, and optional components) based on your environment and needs.
• Step 3: Activate your subscription license. Use the License Manager in the console to apply the 1-socket license; if you have an offline license, import it according to the provided instructions.
• Step 4: Configure backup repositories and proxies. Add storage targets (local, shared, or object storage) and set up proxies to optimize data processing for protected workloads.
• Step 5: Create backup and replication jobs. Define what to protect (VMs, physical servers, or cloud instances), set schedules, retention policies, and application-aware processing for databases and critical apps.
• Step 6: Enable security and compliance controls. Implement encryption in transit and at rest where supported, configure role-based access control, and consider testing with automated verification tools to ensure recoverability.
• Step 7: Set up monitoring, alerts, and reporting. Customize notifications for job success, failures, capacity thresholds, and SLA adherence to stay informed and respond quickly to issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What does the 1 Socket License cover?
• A: The 1 Socket License covers backup and recovery for a single physical CPU socket within your environment, typically on the host or primary protection server. It enables comprehensive data protection across virtual, physical, and cloud workloads and is renewable through the subscription model to maintain ongoing protection updates and support.
• Q: Is this license suitable for virtual and cloud environments?
• A: Yes. Veeam Backup & Replication is designed to protect virtualized workloads (with common hypervisors such as VMware and Hyper-V), physical servers, and cloud-based resources. The subscription license provides flexibility to cover diverse environments while keeping licensing straightforward.
• Q: Can I protect VMware and Hyper-V with this subscription?
• A: Absolutely. Veeam Backup & Replication supports major virtualization platforms, including VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V, enabling consistent backup and recovery for virtual machines, applications, and data across your virtual infrastructure.
• Q: Do I need internet access for license activation and updates?
• A: Internet access is typically required for license activation, validation, and receiving product updates. An offline license option may be available in certain scenarios, but internet connectivity simplifies ongoing management and protection updates.
• Q: What recovery options does Veeam provide?
• A: Veeam offers a range of recovery options, including instant VM recovery, file-level and application-item recovery, full VM restore, and automated testing with SureBackup to verify recoverability and application availability before restoring production workloads.
• Q: How does the subscription model impact long-term costs?
• A: The subscription model provides predictable, ongoing costs with monthly or annual billing, reducing large upfront expenditures. It also includes access to updates, new features, and support as long as the subscription remains active, helping you maintain current protection without frequent license renewals.