Veeam Backup & Replication Enterprise Edition – Subscription License (1 Socket)

Unlock enterprise-grade data protection with a flexible, subscription-based licensing model. Veeam Backup & Replication Enterprise Edition delivers comprehensive backup, replication, and disaster recovery for virtual, physical, and cloud environments, all under a single-socket subscription. This edition is designed for scalable environments that demand robust recovery options, fast backups, and dependable verification—without the upfront cost or complexity of perpetual licenses. With this subscription, you gain access to the latest features, regular updates, and enterprise-grade support, helping you protect your most valuable data with confidence.

• Comprehensive backup and replication for multi-hypervisor environments. Protect VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other supported platforms with a unified solution that handles full, incremental, and differential backups in a single, cohesive workflow.
• Flexible licensing with predictable cost. The 1 Socket subscription model provides a clear, ongoing license you can budget around, with automatic access to product updates and support throughout the license term.
• Incremental and differential backups to minimize storage and window time. Built on change-block-tracking technology, incremental backups reduce storage consumption and speed up backup windows while ensuring recoverability.
• Built-in verification and verified recoverability. Leverage SureBackup and SureReplica to automatically verify that your backups and replicas are recoverable, giving you confidence in disaster recovery readiness.
• End-to-end recovery options for fast service restoration. From instant VM recovery to granular file-level restore and application-aware processing, recover data quickly to minimize downtime and impact on end users.

Technical Details of Veeam Backup & Replication Enterprise Edition – Subscription License (1 Socket)

• License Type: Subscription, 1 Socket
• Edition: Enterprise Edition
• Backup Strategy: Full backups with Incremental and Differential backups
• Recovery Capabilities: Instant VM Recovery, SureBackup, SureReplica, granular restore options
• Supported Environments: Virtual, physical, and cloud workloads; compatible with major hypervisors and cloud platforms
• Security & Compliance: End-to-end encryption options, tamper-resistant verification, role-based access controls
• Deployment Model: On-premises, with optional offsite or cloud-based repositories and DR targets
• Updates & Support: Ongoing product updates and technical support included with the subscription
• References: Based on enterprise-grade features validated by large-scale deployments

How to install Veeam Backup & Replication Enterprise Edition – Subscription License (1 Socket)

• Prepare the environment: Verify hardware resources, storage capacity, and network connectivity. Ensure your host systems and hypervisors are supported by the Enterprise Edition and that you have administrative access to install the software.
• Obtain the license: Retrieve your 1 Socket Subscription License for Veeam Backup & Replication from your Veeam account or authorized reseller, and keep license activation details ready for deployment.
• Download and install: Download the Veeam Backup & Replication installer from your licensed portal and run the installer on a supported Windows server. Follow the on-screen prompts to select Enterprise features and enable required components.
• Configure core components: Set up the Veeam Backup Server, configure backup repositories, and define proxy components as needed for your environment. Establish initial backup jobs to protect critical workloads.
• Define protection and recovery plans: Create backup schedules (including incremental and differential strategies), set up replication targets for DR, and enable verification jobs (SureBackup) to validate recoverability.
• Monitor and optimize: Use built-in dashboards to monitor job performance, retention policies, and storage utilization. Fine-tune CBT settings and retention to balance protection with storage capacity.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What does the Enterprise Edition with a 1 Socket Subscription license cover?

A: It provides access to the full Enterprise Edition feature set on a per-socket subscription basis. This includes advanced backup and replication capabilities, incremental and differential backups, automated verification, and enterprise-grade recovery options, with ongoing updates and support for the licensed period.

Q: How does licensing per socket work?

A: Licensing by 1 socket means you license each physical CPU socket on the host where Veeam Backup & Replication runs. The subscription covers the software usage for that socket, including access to updates and support during the license term.

Q: Can I perform incremental and differential backups?

A: Yes. The Enterprise Edition supports both incremental backups (based on changed blocks) and differential backups, enabling efficient protection with reduced storage requirements and faster backup windows.

Q: What recovery options are included?

A: Veeam offers instant VM recovery, application-aware backups, granular file and application-item recovery, and automated verification with SureBackup/SureReplica to ensure recoverability of protected workloads.

Q: Is offsite or cloud replication supported?

A: Yes. The Enterprise Edition supports replication to offsite or cloud-based targets as part of a comprehensive disaster recovery strategy, enabling rapid failover and tested DR readiness.

Q: How do I start using the subscription after purchase?

A: After purchasing, apply the subscription license to your Veeam environment through your license portal, install or update the product to the latest build if needed, and configure backup repositories, proxies, and jobs to begin protecting your workloads.

Q: What kind of support and updates are included?

A: The subscription includes ongoing software updates and access to technical support during the license term, ensuring you remain aligned with the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements.