Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID
Data resilience made simple.
- All-inclusive backup service with unlimited storage
- Effortless recovery with speed and reliability
- Ensure business continuity, security and compliance
Overview
Taking the complexity out of data protection for your Entra ID tenant.
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID streamlines data protection with comprehensive backup for users, groups, and application registrations, and other objects, plus unlimited storage in a seamless interface.
- Proactive protection
- Effortless recovery
- Everything is included
The Reality of Microsoft Entra ID Security
average time to identify and contain a breach, with 207 days for identification and 70 days for containment
daily cybercriminal and nation-state identity attacks
identities to manage as the use of non-human machine identities increases
Benefits
Protect your Entra ID data
Whether it's protecting from internal incidents or external threats, organizations need to protect their Entra ID data. A loss or accidental deletion of Entra ID data can result in unauthorized access to sensitive information, disrupt business continuity, or compromise the organization's security posture.
All-Inclusive Backup Service
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID streamlines data protection with comprehensive backup for users, groups, and application registrations, and other objects, plus unlimited storage in a seamless interface.
When issues arise with Entra ID, Veeam ensures quick recovery. It's not just about restoring data; it's about securing your future.
Proactive Protection
Gain visibility and control over changes within Entra ID to ensure business continuity, security, and compliance.
Effortless Recovery
Quickly restore Entra ID users, groups, attributes, app registrations, logs, related metadata, and more with speed and reliability.
Everything is Included
A secure backup service managed for you, offloading maintenance, updates, and security fixes to the experts.
Why Back Up With Veeam
Your Company's Identity, Your Responsibility
Organizations must embrace a shared responsibility model and prioritize protection against security threats, compliance, accidental deletions, misconfigurations, recycle bin limitations, and hybrid environments involving Microsoft Entra ID.
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID takes the complexity out of data protection for your Entra ID tenant.
Key Capabilities
Powerful and Effortless Microsoft Entra ID SaaS Backup Solution
Accelerated Change Detection
Quickly identify inconsistencies by comparing your Entra ID tenant with your backup data for quick restoration.
Secured & Deployed For You
A secure backup service managed for you, offloading maintenance, updates, and security fixes to the experts.
Automated Backup Scheduling
Preconfigure and schedule backups at regular intervals to ensure data is consistently protected.
Granular Restore Options
Restore individual attributes, groups, or entire user identities for precise and efficient recovery.
Unlimited Storage Included
No need to worry about and separately manage storage costs, it's built-in!
Backup of Entra ID Logs
Protection of sign-in, audit, and provisioning logs to maintain compliance and enhance security.
Enhanced Forensics
Bolster forensic investigations with a point-in-time copy of your IAM (identity & access management) data.
Backup Made Simple
Log in via a web browser and seamlessly create your first backup job with the convenience of an as-a-service offering.
Data Sovereignty
Store all your Microsoft Entra ID data in the cloud region of your choice with built-in redundancy.
How It Works
Discover the Power of Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID. Take a tour of the dashboard and experience the new modern single-user interface.
Pricing And Packaging Options
You can purchase protection specifically for Entra ID, or bundle with protection with Microsoft 365 for extra savings. Microsoft 365 bundles are priced per Microsoft 365 users, and any additional Entra ID users are FREE within the fair use policy.
Plans Comparison
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| Standalone Entra ID | Veeam Data Cloud Flex Bundle | Veeam Data Cloud Premium Bundle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Entra ID | |||
| Accelerated change detection | |||
| Backup of sign-in and audit logs | |||
| Granular and flexible recovery | |||
| Microsoft 365 Flex | |||
| Support for Microsoft Teams | |||
| Customizable backups and retention | |||
| Data separation and security capabilities | |||
| Microsoft 365 Express | |||
| Lightning fast backups designed for large datasets | |||
| Quickly restore from cyber attacks | |||
| Bulk restore at Enterprise scale | |||
| Microsoft 365 Backup Storage |
Frequently Asked Questions
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID takes the complexity out of data protection for your Entra ID tenant. This SaaS backup solution provides comprehensive backup and restore for Entra ID users, groups, application registrations and other objects. Discover the power of an all-in-one cloud service, with unlimited storage included, built within a modern, unified UI for a seamless user experience.
Microsoft Entra ID data isn't automatically backed up, nor is it protected from potential cyber threats. As part of the Shared Responsibility model, you are responsible for managing your company's identity.
Veeam's SaaS backup solution ensures retention, recoverability, and protection from accidental deletions, misconfigurations, human errors and/ or cyber threats.
Veeam protects users, groups, role assignments, policies, devices, and directory configurations, ensuring secure identity management.
The Veeam Data Cloud Backup Service connects to your Microsoft Entra ID account and takes frequent backups of your data, storing redundant versions securely in a dedicated storage account in the cloud region of your choice, ready for you to recover what you need, when you need it.
Veeam's SaaS back up solution provides locally redundant storage (LRS) which is replicated three times within a single data center in the primary region. By utilizing Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID, you can store data in the cloud region of your choice, ensuring compliance with data residency and security requirements.
Backups run on an automated schedule, giving you consistent protection with customizable retention policies.
You can learn more about Veeam's fundamental principles and security capabilities within the security section of the user guide.
Yes, service providers and enterprises can manage multi-tenant environments for streamlined backup and recovery.
Veeam takes a zero-trust approach to ensure the security of your data, including but not limited to encrypting data in transit and at rest, always using multi-factor authentication, and having strict security controls for users and administrators.
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID includes service-level immutability capabilities on the primary backup, at no additional cost to the customer, based on how the data is protected.
Once the data is backed up, it cannot be altered, tampered with, or deleted by users, including administrators or attackers.
Veeam ensures end-to-end encryption, role-based access control (RBAC), and immutable storage, protecting identity data from cyber threats.
What are the different types of Entra ID users?
In Entra ID, users can be categorized into different types based on their roles and permissions. Here are some common types of users within Entra ID:
- External users: These are users from outside the organization who have been invited to collaborate within the Entra ID tenant. They can be guests with limited access based on permissions granted.
- Member Users: Standard users within the organization who have access to applications and resources based on their assigned roles.
- Service Accounts: Non-human accounts used by applications or services to authenticate and interact with resources, often with specific permissions assigned.
What counts as an Entra ID user at Veeam?
With both Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID and Veeam Backup for Microsoft Entra ID, only enabled users count toward the required number of licenses. Guest users and non-enabled users do not contribute to the licensing requirements for Veeam solutions.
What is an enabled member Entra ID user?
An Entra ID enabled user refers to an individual account within Microsoft's Entra Identity platform that has been activated and is authorized to access resources and services within an organization.
Enabled users have the ability to authenticate and gain access to applications, data, and other resources that the organization provides. Their accounts may include various attributes such as usernames, email addresses, and assigned roles, which determine their level of access and permissions.
How to find the total number of enabled member Entra ID users within your organization:
An admin can find the total number of enabled Entra ID users in their organization by logging into the Entra ID Admin console with admin credentials. Once there, they can click on "Users" to access the user list and apply filters to display only enabled users by selecting the "Status" filter. The total number of enabled users will then be shown at the top of the user list.
What counts as a user with the VDC bundles?
With the Veeam Data Cloud Flex and Premium bundles, only the total number of Microsoft 365 users is counted towards licensing. Additionally, all enabled Entra ID users are supported for free up to 3x the total number of M365 users, per the Fair Use Policy.