108 Let’s face it: Traditional backup appliances weren’t built for today’s challenges or today’s IT teams. They lock you into hardware, bury complexity in a black box, and force trade-offs between cost, control, and security — making modern backup way harder than it needs to be. That’s why Scality and Veeam joined forces to deliver a better way to back up. Meet the ARTESCA + Veeam unified software appliance, a streamlined deployment that unites best-in-class backup and cyber-resilient storage on your hardware, with none of the traditional overhead. Built for zero-trust environments, ARTESCA+ Veeam delivers unbreakable data protection, simplified operations, and freedom from lock-in — everything legacy appliances promised, but never delivered. Read on to get answers to the most common questions about how it works — and why it’s different. Overview Q: What is ARTESCA+ Veeam? The ARTESCA+ Veeam solution redefines enterprise backup solutions for organizations that need strong protection without the complexity of traditional systems. This unified software appliance bundles Veeam Backup & Replication alongside Scality ARTESCA cyber-resilient object storage — all on a single, secure platform. It simplifies deployment and operations, strengthens cyber resilience, and reduces TCO by 30%. Think: One box. Best-of-breed software. Built-in ransomware resilience. No extra infrastructure required. Q: How does ARTESCA+ Veeam compare to the other ARTESCA appliances and deployment options? Previous ARTESCA appliances — whether software-only or hardware-based — focused exclusively on Scality object storage software. ARTESCA+ introduces a new model: a unified software appliance that combines ARTESCA with best-in-class third-party applications. In this case, it brings Veeam Backup & Replication directly into the Scality platform, creating a single solution for both backup and storage. This “+” approach marks a fundamental shift from standalone storage to a new, co-engineered solution that simplifies deployment, management, and operations, especially in resource-constrained environments, featuring: One appliance, one install: Veeam and Scality run together on a single server — fully integrated, software-only, and ready to deploy on your hardware of choice. Single pane of glass: A unified dashboard gives you full visibility into both storage and backup operations, with real-time health, performance, and capacity metrics — all in one place. Lower TCO: By consolidating infrastructure, ARTESCA+ Veeam reduces acquisition and operating costs by up to 30% compared to traditional multi-tier backup environments. Q: Is this a hardware appliance? No. ARTESCA+ Veeam is a software-only solution, which gives you the freedom to run it on industry-standard hardware. This flexibility reduces cost and avoids vendor lock-in. Q: What hardware is supported? You can deploy ARTESCA+ Veeam on industry-standard x64 (AMD or Intel) servers from vendors including HPE, Dell, Lenovo, and Supermicro. Sizing guidelines and certified configurations are available to ensure performance and capacity fit your needs. Q: What versions of Veeam are supported? The appliance supports Veeam Backup & Replication v12 and v13, on both Windows and Linux. All major Veeam features are supported, including Direct-to-Object, SureBackup Lite, Instant Recovery, Object Lock, and SOSAPI. Deployment and operations Q: What does a standard Veeam deployment typically look like today? Most organizations deploy Veeam and object storage on separate infrastructure — often requiring distinct physical or virtual servers for Veeam Backup & Replication and for the storage backend. This approach increases risk exposure and overhead: Multiple infrastructure layers to purchase, configure, secure, and maintain 2× complexity and cost due to duplicated systems and licensing More potential attack surfaces including credential sprawl and DNS exposure Longer deployment timelines with more points of integration + troubleshooting ARTESCA+ Veeam eliminates this by combining both components in one secure software appliance. Q: How is this different from a traditional Veeam deployment? Traditionally, you’d need separate infrastructure for Veeam’s backup management software and your backup storage. With ARTESCA+ Veeam, both components run together on a single server inside a secure, containerized environment. No separate servers, no manual integration. It simplifies deployment, cuts setup time, and reduces infrastructure costs. The new Scality ARTESCA+ Veeam unified software appliance delivers 30% savings on infrastructure costs, reduced attack surface and easier deployment. Q: How is this different from just using Veeam with object storage? With the ARTESCA+ Veeam solution, Veeam isn’t just writing to object storage — it’s embedded into the appliance. Veeam server, proxy, and gateway components are deployed directly inside a secure microservices environment managed by ARTESCA OS. Q: What’s the real benefit of an all-in-one appliance? Less hardware. Lower costs. Faster installs. Fewer headaches. But let’s be clear: Not all “all-in-one” appliances are created equal. Unlike traditional backup appliances that lock you into fixed hardware and proprietary stacks, ARTESCA+ Veeam is a fully software-defined solution that runs on your hardware of choice — without sacrificing simplicity. It eliminates the need for separate backup servers, reduces integration effort, and simplifies day-to-day operations. A single, integrated dashboard lets you monitor both ARTESCA and Veeam metrics from one place, streamlining visibility and control. You get all the benefits of consolidation — with none of the lock-in. Security & resilience Q: Is this solution really secure? Convince me. Built on Scality’s CORE5 zero-trust security framework, the ARTESCA+ Veeam unified software appliance redefines enterprise backup solutions for organizations that need end-to-end cyber resilience without the complexity of traditional systems. CORE5 delivers robust protection at every level of the system — from API to infrastructure — by enforcing immutability, credential isolation, least-privilege access, encryption at rest and in transit, and a hardened OS with no root access. ARTESCA+ Veeam brings backup and storage together in a secure, unified environment that reduces exposure and enforces zero-trust protections. The following key elements enhance security of the solution: ARTESCA OS: A dedicated, security-optimized Linux distribution developed and maintained by Scality with only the minimum required packages, and no root or superuser privileges Veeam runs inside this hardened environment, reducing the total attack surface compared to traditional Veeam-on-ESXi deployments — where the underlying OS is broader in scope and not tailored for backup security. Even with the addition of third-party components like Veeam, the secure architecture and zero-trust enforcement remain fully intact. Internal-only communication between Veeam and ARTESCA storage components ensures: No exposed S3 endpoints that can be accessed externally No need for external DNS resolution No IAM access keys or secret keys are ever shared outside the appliance Zero-trust enforcement: Follows the principle of least privilege, allowing access only to essential ports and services — with MFA-enabled UI access and default-deny firewall rules. Windows access (to support VBR v12) can be managed through ARTESCA identity management with multi-factor authentication. Q: Can I verify my backups without touching production? Yes. With built-in support for Veeam SureBackup Lite, you can run backup integrity checks and test restores without impacting production environments. Sizing, licensing & support Q: Is this just for small environments? ARTESCA+ Veeam is ideal for mid-sized enterprise environments and edge deployments. It protects 10–120TB of source data and supports 20–200 VMs. Smaller setups can run on compact servers; larger ones scale up to full rack-mounted systems. Q: What’s the difference between source data and usable capacity in the ARTESCA+ Veeam appliance? Source data is the amount of original data you’re backing up (e.g., VMs, files, apps). Usable capacity is the storage space available in the appliance after Veeam deduplication and compression. ARTESCA+ Veeam appliances are sized by source data (e.g., 10–120TB), with built-in capacity headroom to support typical Veeam backup efficiencies, retention, and immutability — no sizing guesswork required. Q: How is ARTESCA+ Veeam licensed? The ARTESCA+ Veeam solution uses the same licenses available today for ARTESCA software and Veeam software. Each component is licensed individually. The solution does not include a single, unified license. Q: How does support work? Each layer is supported by the experts who know it best: Veeam handles Veeam Backup & Replication Scality supports the ARTESCA platform Hardware is covered by your chosen vendor (HPE, Dell, Lenovo, Supermicro, etc.) Scality is also a Veeam specialist. Our support teams have deep, hands-on expertise in how ARTESCA integrates with Veeam. That means faster resolution, better guidance, and a level of integration awareness that sets us apart from traditional storage vendors. Service provider benefits Q: Is this a good fit for MSPs and VCSPs? Yes. ARTESCA+ Veeam is a strong fit for both Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Veeam Cloud & Service Providers (VCSPs) offering managed backup services.Key benefits include: Software-only deployment that can be pre-staged or installed at customer sites Hardware flexibility to align with procurement strategies or customer preferences The bottom line ARTESCA+ Veeam isn’t just a new take on backup — it’s a fundamentally better one. Less infrastructure. Less complexity. More security. More control. It’s everything modern backup should be — and nothing it shouldn’t. Ready to backup to the best? Get started with ARTESCA+ Veeam by submitting a first-access request here, or contact your preferred Veeam or Scality channel partner. Additional resources Press release: Scality unveils ARTESCA+ Veeam unified software applianceSolution page: Scality+ Veeam unified backup appliance
