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    Integrate Veeam with IDrive® e2 and Configure Object Lock

    Veeam Backup & Replication with IDrive® e2 provides a simple, reliable way to store immutable backups offsite while improving protection against ransomware and accidental loss. When configured with bucket-level Object Lock, it helps ensure backup copies stay immutable for the required retention period.

    Note: Simply enabling bucket versioning does not provide immutability and may lead to incorrect backup behavior.

    If your requirement is standard (non-immutable) backups, then:

    • Object Lock is not required.
    • Versioning is optional.
    Veeam and IDrive® e2 Integration Overview

    IDrive® e2 supports S3-compatible Object Lock, enabling effortless integration with Veeam for secure, immutable backup storage.

    With optimum object lock configuration:

    • Backup data is written to the IDrive® e2 buckets.
    • Veeam assigns a retention period to each object during the upload.
    • Objects remain protected against deletion or modification until the retention period expires.
    How Immutability Works in Veeam

    Veeam applies immutability based on its internal block generation logic:

    • Both full and incremental backups are aligned to a consistent retention period.
    • Each object uploaded to storage receives its own immutability timestamp.
    • Retention is managed automatically by Veeam during job execution.
    Important Guidelines and Limitations
    • Veeam works with Object Lock in Compliance Mode only.
    • Retention is controlled at the object level by Veeam.
    • Do not rely on versioning alone for immutability.
    • Avoid enabling default retention settings at the bucket level.
    • NAS or File Backups are not supported with Object Lock on v10 and v11. Veeam version 12 introduces immutability support for NAS and File Backups.
    Configuring IDrive® e2 for Veeam Immutability
    1. Create a Bucket with Object Lock Enabled.
    2. Default retention is not configured.
      Note: Do not enable Object Immutability with an expiry date under the Object Lock in Bucket Settings tab
    3. Enable immutability while configuring your S3-Compatible Backup Repository.
      1. Select the option Make recent backups immutable for and configure the number of days for which the backups will remain immutable.
      2. Set the number of days for which your backups remain immutable. For more information, refer to Veeam's Block Generation.
    4. Continue with the standard Veeam guide based on your backup type and the Veeam version in use.