Veeam Kasten v7.5 addresses the increasingly complex challenges of protecting modern containerized applications and virtualized environments and sets a new standard for scalability, security, and compliance in Kubernetes data management.
Veeam has introduced the latest release of its Kubernetes-native data resilience solution, Veeam Kasten v7.5. Designed to address the increasingly complex challenges of protecting modern containerized applications and virtualized environments, Kasten v7.5 sets a new standard for scalability, security, and compliance in Kubernetes data management. With significant advancements in backup and restore time, enhanced security measures, and expanded ecosystem support, this release underscores Veeam’s commitment to helping enterprises safeguard critical workloads and streamline their IT operations.
Enhancing Kubernetes Resilience
Veeam Kasten v7.5 delivers seamless protection for containerized applications and Virtual Machines under a unified solution. This release extends support to Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization and introduces initial support for SUSE Virtualization. By providing integrated VM management and more efficient backup workflows, Kasten v7.5 simplifies how enterprises protect their hybrid environments, ensuring data resilience across diverse architectures.
On the security front, Kasten v7.5 addresses the growing need to defend against emerging threats while meeting stringent compliance requirements. It introduces multi-cluster FIPS support, aligning with strict government security benchmarks, and expands object lock capabilities in Google Cloud Storage for enhanced ransomware protection. The introduction of immutable restore point visibility further strengthens the platform’s ability to secure sensitive data and maintain operational continuity in the face of evolving cybersecurity challenges.
Enterprise-Scale Performance and Reliability
Kasten v7.5’s performance enhancements are designed to meet the demands of large-scale Kubernetes environments. Users can now achieve up to three times faster backup times for volumes containing millions of small files. These performance gains, combined with improved control and user experience, make it easier for organizations to maintain high availability, protect large application volumes, and minimize downtime in critical Kubernetes deployments.
Veeam’s new collaborations with industry leaders such as Infinidat and NetApp reflect its commitment to delivering best-of-breed solutions. By integrating with Infinidat’s InfiniBox® enterprise storage, Kasten enables seamless backup and recovery, disaster recovery, cyber resilience, and application mobility. The InfiniBox platform’s support for multiple storage protocols and Kubernetes persistent disks enhances the flexibility and reliability of data protection workflows. Leveraging the InfiniBox CSI driver, Veeam Kasten ensures high-performance, secure, and immutable backup solutions for stateful Kubernetes workloads and complex databases running on platforms like Red Hat OpenShift.
In partnership with NetApp, Veeam Kasten is advancing data protection and storage solutions for Kubernetes data services, AI workloads, and cloud-native applications. This collaboration combines Veeam’s expertise in data resilience with NetApp’s innovative storage technologies to deliver robust, scalable solutions that meet the needs of modern enterprises.
A Leader in Kubernetes Data Protection
Veeam Kasten has been named a leader and outperformer in the GigaOm Radar for Kubernetes Protection. This fifth consecutive recognition reflects Veeam’s rapid pace of innovation in areas such as enterprise resilience, security, compliance, and modern virtualization. Features such as application and database auto-discovery, advanced ransomware protection, and integration with SIEM solutions set Veeam Kasten apart. Its recoverability verification feature ensures that workloads can be instantly restored from isolated environments, giving organizations more confidence in their data protection strategies.
Availability
Veeam Kasten v7.5 is now available, delivering a powerful combination of performance, security, and ecosystem integration. With its enhanced capabilities, Veeam continues to provide a trusted platform that helps organizations scale, protect, and optimize their Kubernetes workloads in today’s complex IT environments.
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