Veeam Data Protection FAQ
Microsoft 365 Backup
What distinguishes TERRA CLOUD Veeam Data Protection for Microsoft 365?
The TERRA CLOUD Veeam Data Protection Platform offers you a "Backup-as-a-Service" solution for Microsoft 365 via the Protection Portal.
- The Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 servers are operated by TERRA CLOUD at its Hüllhorst facility.
- All backups are stored in encrypted form on immutable object storage (for 30 days) and retained for ten years.
- Licensing is based exclusively on secured Microsoft 365 users (for further information, please see here).
- Unlimited storage space for backup retention is included per user.
How long are Microsoft 365 backups retained?
The retention period is 10 years and is controlled via the provided repository.
You can also find an indication of the retention period in the name of the repository (10Y = 10 years): “00000-M365-10Y-RETENTION”.
Can backups be imported from a local Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 server?
Unfortunately, we are unable to import local Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 backups into your TERRA CLOUD Microsoft 365 backup repository.
Tip:
If you are migrating from a local Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 server, we recommend keeping it available for restorations for a period of time.
If you intend to perform restorations solely from the local repositories, the free Community License is sufficient for this Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 server.
Which Microsoft 365 users consume a license for Microsoft 365 Data Backup?
In the Protection Portal, the "Protected Data" section—specifically under the "Microsoft 365 Objects" tab—displays which objects (Users, Groups, Teams, and Sites) have been backed up.
For the "User" object type, the "Licensed" property is displayed as either "Yes" or "No." This indicates which users consume a license according to the Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 licensing rules.
Please note that the information displayed here always reflects the current state. You can find the consumption figures for the respective billing period here.
Veeam Cloud & Service Provider Licensing Model
What advantages does VCSP licensing through Wortmann AG offer?
✓ “Pay-as-you-grow” – Monthly billing based on actual consumption/growth
✓ No minimum purchase quantity (commitment)
✓ Transparent billing via VCSP Rental Points
✓ No Veeam partnership required
✓ No contractual relationship with a Veeam Aggregator required
✓ Upon platform provisioning, the VCSP plug-in comes preconfigured with a limit of 1,000 points
✓ Pre-generated reports for simple and straightforward billing of your end customers
✓ Centralized administration, monitoring, and management of your Veeam Backup Servers, Agents, etc., via the TERRA CLOUD Protection Portal
