Technical Review of Object First Backup Storage for Veeam

This Technical Review evaluates the Object First backup solution specifically designed for Veeam, detailing its setup process, scalability, and performance. The review highlights the increasing frequency of ransomware attacks, noting that 75% of organizations surveyed have experienced such attacks within the past year. The report emphasizes the importance of applying zero trust principles to backup and recovery practices, as many ransomware attacks target backup data. Object First's solution, Ootbi, is presented as an S3-compatible backup storage appliance that provides immutable storage for Veeam backups. The review outlines key benefits, including rapid deployment, linear scalability, and a factory-hardened operating system that ensures data integrity. The setup process is described as straightforward, requiring minimal configuration. The review confirms the solution's out-of-the-box immutability, which protects backup data from ransomware infiltration. Overall, the Technical Review underscores the solution's design for midsize enterprises, aiming to enhance ransomware resilience while simplifying backup management.