Veeam Kubernetes Backup and DR with Kasten - Subscription Upfront Billing (Renewal) - 2 Year

Protecting data in modern Kubernetes environments requires a robust, enterprise-grade solution that understands the nuances of containerized workloads. The Veeam Kubernetes Backup and DR with Kasten combines the power of Veeam with Kasten’s market-leading K10 data management platform to deliver comprehensive backup, disaster recovery, and recovery-point objectives for containerized applications. This 2-year renewal subscription with upfront billing is designed for organizations seeking predictable budgeting, strong governance, and reliable protection across multi-cloud and on-prem Kubernetes deployments. By choosing this commercial offering, you gain access to enterprise-grade features, policy-driven automation, and vendor-backed support that keeps your Kubernetes workloads resilient, compliant, and readily recoverable in the face of incidents, upgrades, or ransomware scenarios.

• Holistic Kubernetes data protection—Safeguard application state, container images, configurations, secrets, and persistent volumes across namespaces and clusters with policy-driven, automated backups that align to your internal RPOs and RTOs. This approach minimizes data loss and accelerates recovery for microservices architectures.
• Kasten K10-powered backup and DR workflows—Leverage Kasten’s application-aware backup capabilities, metadata-driven restore points, and streamlined DR workflows to ensure application integrity during failover or site outages. Centralized visibility makes it easier to manage complex Kubernetes environments and verify data protection every day.
• Upfront billing with a 2-year renewal—Benefit from predictable pricing by locking in a two-year term with upfront payment, reducing administrative overhead and ensuring continuity of protection without annual renegotiation hassles.
• Commercial pricing for enterprise needs—Designed for business-critical workloads, this offering provides scalable licensing, formal service levels, and direct access to vendor support, enabling teams to plan, deploy, and operate with confidence.
• Seamless integration with existing infrastructure—Works across cloud-native environments, on-prem clusters, and existing Veeam ecosystems, enabling unified data protection management without reinventing your backup and DR workflows.

Technical Details of Veeam Kubernetes Backup and DR with Kasten - 2 Year Subscription

• License Type: Subscription
• Billing Model: Upfront Billing
• Renewal Cycle: 2 Years
• Platform: Kubernetes (K8s) clusters across multiple environments
• Key Technology: Kasten K10 data management and disaster recovery capabilities integrated with Veeam tooling
• Included Features: Application-aware backups, policy-driven automation, cross-cluster DR, and centralized management
• Data Protection Scope: Cluster data, configurations, metadata, secrets, and persistent volumes
• Support and Services: Commercial support included with defined service levels
• Deployment Model: Cloud, on-premises, and hybrid Kubernetes environments

How to install Veeam Kubernetes Backup and DR with Kasten

• Prepare your Kubernetes environment—Ensure you have a compliant cluster with proper access controls, networking, storage classes, and required Kubernetes versions. Confirm that you can reach the Kasten management plane and license portal from your cluster.
• Install Kasten K10—Deploy the Kasten K10 control plane into your Kubernetes environment following the official installation guide. This typically includes applying CRDs, deploying the operator, and configuring the K10 namespace and storage settings for backups.
• Apply licensing and activation—Import the 2-year upfront subscription license into the Kasten Console or appropriate license management interface. Verify that the license is active and linked to your Kubernetes clusters.
• Configure backup policies and namespaces—Create application-aware backup policies, define namespaces or application groups, set backup windows, retention rules, and cross-cluster DR targets to align with your RPO/RTO goals.
• Run initial backups and validate restores—Execute a full sample backup to establish a baseline, then perform a test restore or DR failover to confirm data integrity, recoverability, and failover readiness.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is included in the 2-year subscription?

  A: The 2-year subscription provides access to Veeam Kubernetes Backup and DR with Kasten, configured for upfront billing, with commercial pricing and renewal coverage every two years. It includes Kasten K10 data management features, enterprise-grade backup and DR capabilities, and access to vendor support as part of the subscription terms.

• Q: Is this solution suitable for both cloud and on-premises Kubernetes clusters?

  A: Yes. The solution is designed to operate across multi-cloud and on-prem Kubernetes environments, delivering consistent backup and DR workflows regardless of where your clusters reside. It supports cross-cluster protection and DR planning across providers or data centers.

• Q: Does it include disaster recovery testing?

  A: Kasten K10 provides built-in disaster recovery capabilities, including test recoveries and policy-driven DR workflows, so you can validate recovery plans without impacting production workloads. Regular DR testing is recommended to ensure readiness for real incidents.

• Q: What level of support is included?

  A: The subscription includes commercial support with defined service levels. Access to technical resources, updates, and guidance is provided through the vendor as part of the subscription terms, helping you resolve issues efficiently and maintain protection continuity.

• Q: Can I adjust or transfer the license during the term?

  A: License adjustments or transfers typically follow the vendor’s sales guidelines. Since this is an upfront 2-year subscription, any changes would be managed through the sales process, with pricing and terms updated accordingly at renewal or via an approved amendment.