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TECHx
21-05-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Veeam Kasten v8 Enhances Kubernetes Data Resilience
Home » Tech Value Chain » Global Brands » Veeam Kasten v8 Enhances Kubernetes Data Resilience Veeam Software, a global leader in data resilience, has announced the launch of Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v8. This latest version is designed to bring robust data protection to both traditional virtual machines (VMs) and cloud-native environments. The company reported that the new release delivers enhanced security, streamlined operations, and enterprise-ready modernization. It offers organizations a unified platform to manage both VMs and containerized applications while ensuring data security and accessibility. Veeam Kasten v8 introduces advanced features that support efficient data management at scale. According to Gaurav Rishi, Vice President of Product Management at Veeam, the new version helps enterprises simplify operations across hybrid infrastructures. He also revealed that integration with Veeam Vault provides fully managed offsite backups with no hidden costs. The update brings several key benefits: Enterprise-Ready Modern Virtualization: Includes File Level Recovery (FLR) for KubeVirt VMs. This enables recovery of individual files without restoring full VM clones. A new VM dashboard also offers workload-centric views across cluster namespaces. Freedom of Choice: Adds multi-CPU architecture support including ARM and IBM Power. Backup support has been expanded for NetApp Trident and ONTAP NAS 'Economy' volumes. Integration with Veeam Vault ensures flexible, secure offsite backups. Security Everywhere: Features secure, self-service cross-cluster migrations and restricted privileges for Kasten Pods. ISO 27001 certification underscores Veeam's strong security standards. Simplified passkey rotation boosts protection and operational efficiency. Effortless Operations at Scale: A refreshed user interface simplifies onboarding and ongoing management. Features like the Policy Management system, Restore Point Catalog, and Per Policy Protection Status improve visibility and ease of use. Veeam has also introduced Kasten for Modern Virtualization. This version supports organizations using Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine to modernize their VM strategies. It is a result of Veeam and Red Hat's close market collaboration. The offering is aligned with hybrid cloud strategies and helps organizations reduce costs while enhancing security. Mike Barrett, Vice President and General Manager of Hybrid Platforms at Red Hat, stated that Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization gives enterprises a path to migrate and scale virtual machines efficiently. He added that Veeam's Kubernetes-native architecture offers scalable, cost-effective data protection. The company revealed that both Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v8 and Kasten for Modern Virtualization are now available. For more information, visit
Associated Press
20-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Veeam Transforms Kubernetes Data Resilience with Kasten v8, Veeam Vault, and Strategic Red Hat Integration
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2025-- Veeam ® Software, the #1 global leader by market share in Data Resilience, today announces the launch of Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v8, designed to bring data resilience to both traditional virtual machines (VMs) and cloud-native environments, delivering unparalleled security and operational efficiency. Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v8 introduces new innovations in Kubernetes data resilience, providing enterprise-ready modern virtualization, enhanced security, effortless operations at scale, and ultimate customer freedom of choice. This latest release reinforces Veeam's commitment to enabling enterprises to seamlessly manage their data in a unified infrastructure – securely and effortlessly. 'Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v8 marks a significant leap forward in our mission to provide enterprises with unparalleled data resilience for Kubernetes environments,' said Gaurav Rishi, Vice President of Product Management at Veeam. 'This latest version enables organizations to seamlessly manage traditional VMs and modern applications on a single platform while ensuring data is secure and accessible. New integration with Veeam Vault provides a fully managed offsite backup solution that eliminates unexpected costs, benefiting existing Veeam customers wanting to expand their data protection to include Kubernetes. By consolidating all their data under Veeam's trusted management, customers can implement a comprehensive solution for their Kubernetes application workloads, maximizing operational efficiency and enhance data resilience in today's complex IT landscape.' New key features and benefits of Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v8 include: Kasten for Modern Virtualization Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine provides a dedicated solution for organizations aiming to replace legacy virtualization capabilities using Red Hat OpenShift platform, the industry's leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. In support of this VM-first approach, Veeam has released Kasten for Modern Virtualization – a tailored pricing option designed to align seamlessly with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine. This new offering, developed through Veeam and Red Hat's strong go-to-market collaboration, provides a security-enhanced and cost-effective foundation for modernizing virtualization. It empowers organizations to enhance operational efficiency while paving the way for a cloud-native future. 'Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine provides customers with a dedicated virtualization edition to migrate, manage and scale virtual machines. As enterprises advance their hybrid cloud strategy by rapidly re-hosting virtualized apps to platforms designed for modern virtualization, data resilience remains a strategic imperative,' said Mike Barrett, vice president and general manager, Hybrid Platforms, Red Hat. 'With the latest release of Kasten, Veeam continues to deliver innovation aligned with these evolving needs. Veeam's Kubernetes-native architecture and optimization on Red Hat OpenShift provides our customers with a more scalable, cost-effective solution to secure virtualized workloads today—while laying a strong foundation for container adoption over time.' Veeam Kasten reflects Veeam's ongoing dedication to empowering enterprises with the tools they need to manage and protect their data effectively in a rapidly evolving landscape. Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v8 and Kasten for Modern Virtualization are now available. For more information, visit About Veeam Software Veeam®, the #1 global market leader in data resilience, believes every business should be able to bounce forward after a disruption with the confidence and control of all their data whenever and wherever they need it. Veeam calls this radical resilience, and we're obsessed with creating innovative ways to help our customers achieve it. Veeam solutions are purpose-built for powering data resilience by providing data backup, data recovery, data portability, data security, and data intelligence. With Veeam, IT and security leaders rest easy knowing that their apps and data are protected and always available across their cloud, virtual, physical, SaaS, and Kubernetes environments. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, including 67% of the Global 2000, that trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Radical resilience starts with Veeam. Learn more at or follow Veeam on LinkedIn @veeam-software and X @veeam. View source version on For Veeam media inquiries, [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA WASHINGTON OHIO INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY MOBILE/WIRELESS SECURITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE NETWORKS INTERNET HARDWARE DATA MANAGEMENT SOURCE: Veeam Software Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/20/2025 09:05 AM/DISC: 05/20/2025 09:04 AM
