General15.04.2013

Veeam backup and replication v6.5 achieves VMware ready status

Veeam Software, innovative provider of backup, replication and virtualisation management solutions for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V announced that its flagship solution, Veeam Backup & Replication 6.5, has achieved VMware Ready status. This designation indicates that Veeam Backup & Replication v6.5 has undergone detailed test procedures and is supported on VMware vSphere 5.1.

Parag Patel, Director, Alliance Programs at Vmware, says: “We are pleased that Veeam Backup & Replication v6.5 qualifies for the VMware Ready logo, signifying to customers that it works effectively with VMware vSphere and can be deployed in production with confidence.”

The VMware Ready program is a co-branding benefit of the Technology Alliance Partner programme that makes it easy for customers to identify partner products certified to work with VMware cloud infrastructure. Customers can use these products and solutions to lower project risks and realize cost savings over custom built solutions. With thousands of members worldwide, the VMware TAP programme includes best-of-breed technology partners with the shared commitment to bring the best expertise and business solution for each unique customer need.

Ratmir Timashev, President and CEO at Veeam Software, says: “Veeam is a longstanding partner with VMware, and we are pleased to have achieved VMware Ready status.”

Veeam Backup & Replication 6.5 can be found within the online VMware Solution Exchange.

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