Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes
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What is Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes
Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes is a Kubernetes-native data protection and recovery platform designed to back up, restore, and support disaster recovery workflows for containerized applications. It targets platform teams and DevOps/SREs operating Kubernetes clusters across on-premises and cloud environments. The product focuses on application-consistent protection using Kubernetes context (namespaces, labels, and policies) and integrates with common CSI storage and object storage targets. It also supports mobility use cases such as migrating or cloning applications between clusters.
Kubernetes-native, app-aware protection
The product models protection around Kubernetes constructs such as namespaces, labels, and application groupings rather than only VM- or host-level artifacts. It supports application-consistent operations through hooks and integrations that coordinate with workloads during backup and restore. This approach fits teams running stateful services on Kubernetes that need more than volume snapshots alone.
Policy-based automation and governance
Kasten provides policy-driven scheduling, retention, and placement of backups, which helps standardize protection across many clusters and teams. It includes role-based access controls and supports multi-tenancy patterns that are common in shared Kubernetes platforms. These capabilities help reduce manual backup configuration compared with ad hoc scripts or per-application processes.
Broad storage and platform integrations
The product integrates with Kubernetes CSI storage and can use object storage targets for backup repositories, supporting hybrid and multi-cloud patterns. It is designed to work across multiple Kubernetes distributions and managed services, which helps organizations avoid tying protection to a single infrastructure stack. This is useful when compared with DR approaches that are primarily oriented around a single cloud provider or VM-centric recovery.
Kubernetes-focused scope
Kasten is purpose-built for Kubernetes workloads and does not replace enterprise backup for non-Kubernetes systems such as physical servers, traditional databases outside the cluster, or end-user SaaS data. Organizations typically need additional products or services to cover those other data sources. This can increase operational overhead when a single consolidated backup platform is required.
Operational complexity for teams
Successful deployment requires Kubernetes administration skills, including understanding storage classes, CSI behavior, and workload-specific consistency requirements. Configuration of hooks, policies, and restore testing can be non-trivial for teams new to stateful Kubernetes operations. As a result, time-to-value may be longer than more turnkey DRaaS offerings.
DR orchestration not fully turnkey
While it supports restore and mobility workflows, end-to-end disaster recovery often still depends on external components such as cluster provisioning, networking, identity, and application dependencies. Meeting strict RTO/RPO targets may require additional runbooks and automation beyond the product itself. Organizations expecting a fully managed DRaaS experience may need complementary services.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Trial | Free — 60 days (up to 500 nodes) | Full enterprise capabilities for sandbox/non-production clusters; evaluate compatibility and performance. |
| Veeam Kasten for Modern Virtualization | Subscription-based — Contact sales (node-based) | Protect VM-based applications on Kubernetes (e.g., OpenShift Virtualization Engine); 1/3/5 year subscriptions; unlimited nodes; upgradeable to full container protection. |
| Veeam Kasten Enterprise | Subscription-based — Contact sales (node-based) | Kubernetes-native protection for production at scale; 1/3/5 year subscriptions; unlimited nodes; available via Veeam, partners, or cloud marketplaces; 24/7/365 support available. |
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Veeam Software Group GmbH
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