Item: Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Veeam Backup for M365 to make sure we have our OneDrive folders backed up and also critical information that is stored in our Team sites sharepoint with reliable backup and easy recovery. Also to make sure public folders are backed up, which other backup platforms didn't offer us when we started using Veeam.

Pros and Cons

Backup teams data
Provides easy cloud backup as default
Has great support articles when you get stuck

Backup public folders isn't too intuitive
Doesn't provide great backup feedback for when there is an error in the backup
Doesn't give an option to backup to local NAS if that is needed

Return on Investment

Reduced time troubleshooting backups from our old software
Increased cost (but our previous software was free)

Veeam for Microsoft Office 365 Needs Assessment

The most important aspect was that all the components of Office 365 were covered. We found that there were hole in our backup solution which weren't covered by the free software that we were using. As we were currently using Veeam B&R, this software was a logical addition.

Usability

Everything is very much in line with the Veeam ethos, so if you are using the software, there is a logical progression to it. The sections are well signposted and it's easy to quickly go between them.

Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Data Access

One of our users had emails that went missing. When we looked into the audit logs, it appeared to be getting deleted by the user. We were able to quickly go in and restore the emails that were missing.

Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Restore Flexibility

Restore has never really been an issue for us, but restoring directly to Office 365 has been our most used configuration.

Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Favorite Features

I like that the configuration helps configure the credentials to be used for connecting in to office365.

Alternatives Considered

Synology DiskStation

It just has more features, can back up different types of inventory and has a far more useful and reliable UI.

Support Rating

Support is always great.

Key Insights

Do you think Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365's feature set?

Yes

Did Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

It's just a great all round backup tool which you can easily customise for your needs. The licensing model is flexible so you can minimise your costs if needed.

Veeam Backup for office365 - it just works!

Overall Satisfaction with Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365