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Veeam Agent for Linux

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What it is

Veeam Agent for Linux protects Linux instances running on premises or in public clouds. Its free edition supports backups of a whole computer, individual volumes or files, with recovery options including bare-metal, volume-level and file-level restores, plus bootable recovery media. For incremental backups, the agent combines kernel-module changed block tracking with built-in snapshots. It encrypts backup data on the source computer before the data leaves it. The agent integrates with Veeam Backup & Replication repositories and their file-level recovery capabilities. Backups can go directly to a Veeam-immutable hardened repository; the Linux backup solution also supports cloud or on-premises object storage and selected object-storage-based Veeam repositories. The free edition is distributed as RPM and DEB packages and supports default Linux distribution kernels from version 2.6.32 and above. Its Free plan costs nothing and allows one backup job, with several destinations and processing options excluded. Veeam offers a 30-day full-functionality commercial trial, but the Free edition does not include a commercial support program.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Veeam Agent for Linux protects Linux instances deployed on premises or in public clouds.Read 30 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Support
The Free edition does not come with a commercial support program.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Founded
2006Read 28 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Backup scope
The free edition supports entire-computer, volume-level and file-level backups.Read 30 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Commercial trial
The Linux Backup & Recovery page offers a free, full-functionality trial for 30 days.Read 30 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Company history
Veeam says its story starts in 2006 with a group of data-driven engineers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Encryption
Source-side encryption protects backup data before it leaves the protected computer.Read 30 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Immutable storage
Veeam's Linux backup page says backups can be written directly to a Veeam-immutable hardened repository.Read 30 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Incrementals
The agent uses a kernel-module changed block tracking function and built-in snapshot capabilities for true incremental backups.Read 30 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Integration
The agent integrates with Veeam Backup & Replication repositories and file-level recovery capabilities.Read 30 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Object storage
The Linux backup solution supports direct backup to cloud or on-premises object storage and selected object-storage-based Veeam repositories.Read 30 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Packages
The free edition is distributed as RPM and DEB packages and supports default Linux distribution kernels from version 2.6.32 and above.Read 30 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Recovery
Recovery options include bare-metal, volume-level, file-level and bootable recovery media restores.Read 30 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Recovery security
Users can generate shareable, time-limited access keys or recovery tokens for bare-metal recovery from a Veeam repository.Read 30 Sep 2026 · veeam.com
Trust certifications
Veeam says its cybersecurity program aligns with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and meets FIPS 140-2 compliance.Read 30 Sep 2026 · veeam.com

Plans and prices

Free Free one backup job · no Veeam Cloud Connect target · no direct object-storage backup · no pre-freeze/post-thaw scripts · no database system processing · not supported on Power Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Server Priced on request commercial license required · full product functionality · required for Veeam Agent for Linux on Power Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Workstation Priced on request one job for local drive, network share, object storage or Veeam repository · unlimited Veeam Cloud Connect jobs · no pre-freeze/post-thaw scripts · no database system processing · not supported on Power Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Backs up computers, volumes or individual files.
  • Includes bare-metal and bootable-media recovery.
  • Incremental backups use changed-block tracking and snapshots.
  • Encrypts data before it leaves the protected computer.
  • Supports direct backup to object storage.

Limits

  • Free plan allows one backup job.
  • Free edition has no commercial support program.
  • Free plan excludes direct object-storage backup.
  • Linux distribution kernels must be version 2.6.32 or above.

Who it suits

Veeam Agent for Linux suits people protecting Linux systems on premises or in public clouds who need computer, volume or file backups. Its recovery options and repository integrations may suit users who need more than file-level restoration.

Verdict

The free edition covers multiple backup scopes and recovery methods, with source-side encryption and incremental backup capabilities. Check its one-job limit, excluded options and lack of commercial support before relying on it.

Where Specifiction places it

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