At the Red Hat Summit 2024, Veeam® Software, a leading provider of Kubernetes data protection solutions, announced the release of Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes V7.0. This milestone version, boasting over 30 new features and enhancements, is poised to redefine container security and ransomware recovery in enterprise environments.
Addressing the escalating demand for robust container security alongside the proliferation of Kubernetes deployments, Veeam Kasten V7.0 introduces stringent security measures, including Federal Information Protection Standard (FIPS) compliance, to cater to federal sector environments. This release marks a significant milestone in Veeam’s commitment to delivering cyber resilience and enterprise-focused innovation to its customers.
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Key Features and Enhancements:
Cyber Resilience:
- Veeam Kasten supports FIPS-enabled clusters, ensuring compliance with rigorous security standards for federal and public sector environments.
- Enhanced ransomware protection features, including Azure Blob immutability and integration with Azure Sentinel, bolster security capabilities against evolving threats.
- Secure authentication mechanisms, such as automatic token generation in Red Hat OpenShift environments and OIDC security enhancements, fortify access controls.
Enterprise Solutions:
- Improved backup capabilities for VMs and cloud-native workloads, catering to diverse workload types on Kubernetes.
- Expanded support for Red Hat OpenShift image streams and container image protection enhances enterprise-grade Kubernetes environments.
- Disaster recovery (DR) performance enhancements and automated Veeam Backup & Replication Instant Recovery migration expedite recovery operations.
Partnership with Red Hat: Steve Gordon, senior director of Product Management for Hybrid Cloud Platforms at Red Hat, underscores the collaboration’s significance in simplifying management and improving time-to-production for joint users. The integration with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization enhances support for VMs, enabling seamless data protection measures at scale.
Veeam Kasten V7.0 is poised to meet the escalating demand for robust container security in tandem with expanding Kubernetes deployments. With its focus on scalability, security, and enterprise-grade features, Veeam Kasten V7.0 emerges as a pivotal solution for organizations embarking on their digital transformation journey.
Industry Analyst Perspective: Joep Piscaer, analyst at TLA Tech and GigaOM, recognizes Veeam Kasten V7.0 as a comprehensive solution that addresses the burgeoning demand for container security and enterprise integrations in the evolving Kubernetes landscape. The solution’s scalability and adherence to standards compliance position it as an ideal choice for enterprises seeking robust data protection measures.
Veeam will showcase Veeam Kasten V7.0 at the Red Hat Summit 2024 in Booth #302 from May 6 – 9 in Denver, Colorado. For more information about Veeam Kasten V7.0, visit the official website.
Registration for the 10th annual VeeamON event, scheduled for June 3 – 5, 2024, is now open both in-person and online. Visit the VeeamON website for more details and registration.
