Item: Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

In our organization, we use Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 to ensure the security, availability, and recoverability of our critical Microsoft 365 data, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Microsoft Teams. Given the growing reliance on cloud-based collaboration tools, we needed a reliable, automated backup solution that protects against accidental deletions, security threats, and retention policy gaps.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Granular and flexible recovery options
Reliable and secure backup storage
Easy and fast recovery
Simple, user friendly interface

Cons

Limited MS Teams chat restore options directly into teams interface vs exporting message restore points and manually importing.
Built in AI driven ransomware scanning of secure offsite or cloud backups
Mobile app or web-based management for access on the go

Return on Investment

We have saved about 25-50% in cloud storage costs and have doubled our backup copies.
Recovery of tiles takes about 50% less time than our previous backup/restore solution.

Needs Assessment

The fact that Microsoft does not backup our 365 data was shocking and we immediately found a backup solution that included it.

Usability

Overall, Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is a must-have
solution for businesses looking to safeguard their cloud data. Highly
recommended!

Data Access

We have benefited from recovering accidental data deletion. Probably every couple of months we are restoring something for somebody in our organization. When people resign or employee turnover sometimes people get delete happy and later regret what was deleted.

Restore Flexibility

Yes, we often opt to restore locally to verify the restored data and the replace it in its original location after the fact.

Favorite Features

Granular item-level recovery. Instead
of restoring an entire mailbox or SharePoint site, Veeam allows us to recover
specific emails, OneDrive files, or Teams messages with surgical precision.
This means we can search for and restore exactly what we need—without
unnecessary data loss or disruptions. Flexible long term retention. Allows us to archive data without keeping inactive MS Licenses active.

Alternatives Considered

Datto ALTO and Commvault Cloud powered by Metallic AI

We felt Veeam had a better reputation and more wide spread used by other entities and organizations we have talked with.

Support Rating

Any support calls have been quick to respond and addressed any issues quickly and effectively.

Key Insights

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

Did implementation of Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 go as expected?

Would you buy Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Egress Intelligent Email Security, Microsoft Defender for Business, Goverlan Reach, from EasyVista

Likelihood to Recommend

Accidental Deletion Recovery when employee accidentally deletes a critical email thread or an entire OneDrive folder, and it’s discovered months later—long after Microsoft’s retention window has expired. Veeam allows us to restore individual files, emails, or folders from any point in time, ensuring nothing is lost due to Microsoft’s default retention limits. Real-Time Synchronization or Continuous Backup Needs. A business that requires real-time replication of Microsoft 365 data rather than scheduled backups. Veeam May Not Be Ideal since Veeam operates on scheduled backups (e.g., every few hours or daily), so it’s not a real-time sync solution for environments needing instant failover.

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Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is a game-changer!