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Veeam Recovery Orchestrator

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What it is

Veeam Recovery Orchestrator coordinates recovery processes for critical applications and provides one-click recovery plans. It uses Veeam Backup & Replication recovery capabilities to build disaster recovery workflows, automate recovery and document outcomes. Administrators can schedule plan checks and tests, including isolated test labs and readiness checks. Reports show recovery point and recovery time objective achievements, along with results for checks, tests and executions. Recovery locations support VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, storage systems and Microsoft Azure; Orchestrator 13 can recover machines to Azure IaaS as VMs. Supported workloads include VMware vSphere and Hyper-V VMs, Azure VMs and physical Windows. The product installs on a 64-bit Windows Server and its web interface is accessed through a browser. A Veeam Data Platform Premium license or an Advanced license with additional Orchestrator licenses is required; Foundation is unsupported. Pricing is on request, and an evaluation license is available for 30 days.

Spec sheet

What it does
Veeam Recovery Orchestrator builds disaster recovery workflows on Veeam Backup & Replication and Veeam ONE, with recovery plans, testing and documentation.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Purpose
Veeam Recovery Orchestrator coordinates recovery processes and provides one-click recovery plans for critical applications, with documentation and testing features.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Deployment
Orchestrator is installed on a 64-bit Windows Server and its web UI is accessed through a browser.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Trial
The evaluation licence is valid for 30 days after product download.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Integrations
The documented architecture can connect NetApp and HPE storage systems, vCenter, SCVMM, Hyper-V and Azure Local clusters.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Security
Veeam recommends enabling multifactor authentication for the web UI, restricting internet inbound connections, and limiting outbound HTTPS connections to specified Veeam and Microsoft update sources.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Support
Veeam offers email and phone technical support to customers on maintenance and during the official evaluation period.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Headquarters
G2's Veeam seller profile lists Kirkland, Washington as the headquarters location.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Founded
2006Read 28 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
API format
The REST API uses HAL resource links and JSON representations, and Veeam provides a downloadable OpenAPI specification.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Automated testing
The product can schedule recovery plan checks and tests, including isolated test labs and readiness checks.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Automation
It uses Veeam Backup & Replication recovery capabilities to build disaster recovery workflows and automate recovery processes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Company compliance
Veeam's trust center lists ISO 27001, 27017, 27018, 22301 and 27701 certifications, alongside other named credentials.Read 21 Oct 2026 · veeam.com
Company name and founding
The maker is Veeam, and its company page says its story began in 2006.Read 21 Oct 2026 · veeam.com
Company size
Veeam's company page describes its workforce as more than 7,000 employees.Read 21 Oct 2026 · veeam.com
Compatibility limit
Remote Veeam Backup & Replication servers must use Enterprise or Enterprise Plus editions for Orchestrator to deploy its agent; Essentials pack connections are unsupported.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Compliance reporting
Dashboards show RPO and RTO achievements, and reports document plan checks, tests and executions.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Credential protection
Credentials in the Orchestrator configuration database are encrypted, though server administrators can decrypt them.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Credential security
Configuration database passwords are encrypted, but the guide warns that Orchestrator server administrators can decrypt them.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Database requirements
Setup installs PostgreSQL 17 locally by default, and supported local or remote Microsoft SQL Server versions range from SQL Server 2016 through 2025.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Deployment limits
The guide says installation on a Domain Controller, Windows Server Core, or a machine already running Veeam Backup & Replication or Veeam ONE is unsupported.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Installation
The product installs with embedded components on a supported machine and can be installed unattended from the command line.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Licence model
Orchestrator has rental, subscription and perpetual paid licences, plus evaluation and non-commercial NFR licences.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
License requirements
Orchestrator requires a Veeam Data Platform Premium license or an Advanced license with additional Orchestrator licenses; Foundation is unsupported.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Licensed machines
Each machine processed by a recovery plan uses one license instance, and machines used in DataLab testing groups also consume instances.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Limit: licensing cost and complexity
G2's broader Veeam Data Platform reviews identify licensing complexity as a barrier for smaller businesses, and individual reviewers mention rising costs for larger environments.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: usability and resource use
TrustRadius's broader Veeam Data Platform review summary says some users report a clunky interface and high resource consumption.Read 21 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Operating system
The Orchestrator server requires a supported 64-bit Windows Server version, including Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 or 2025.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Praise: backup and restore reliability
TrustRadius's broader Veeam Data Platform review summary cites reliable backup and granular restore capabilities among recurring positives.Read 21 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Praise: ease of use
G2's broader Veeam Data Platform review summary says users commonly praise ease of use, reliable backups and fast recovery.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on G2
4.6 out of 5 from 752 reviews for Veeam Data Platform; this listing covers the broader platform, not Orchestrator alone.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on TrustRadius
8.9 out of 10 from 2,148 reviews for Veeam Data Platform; this listing covers the broader platform, not Orchestrator alone.Read 21 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Recent release
Veeam announced Orchestrator 13.1 on October 8, 2026, highlighting standalone Hyper-V recovery, direct Azure restore, cleanroom repository access and updater improvements.Read 21 Oct 2026 · veeam.com
Recovery targets
Recovery locations support VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, storage systems and Microsoft Azure; Orchestrator 13 can recover machines to Microsoft Azure IaaS as VMs.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Recovery testing
Users can schedule recovery plan checks and tests, including isolated test labs and readiness checks.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Recovery workflows
Recovery plans can orchestrate recovery to VMware vSphere and Microsoft Azure for virtual and physical machines, and to Microsoft Hyper-V for virtual machines.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Remote server requirement
A remote Veeam Backup & Replication server connected to Orchestrator must use Enterprise or Enterprise Plus; Essentials connections are unsupported.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Reporting
The product reports recovery point and recovery time objective achievements and generates updated reports for recovery plan checks, tests and executions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
REST API
The product exposes a REST API for querying Orchestrator entities and performing basic operations through HTTPS requests.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Security guidance
Veeam recommends restricting inbound internet access, limiting outbound HTTPS destinations, and using MFA for the Orchestrator web UI.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Self-hosting
Deployment is on a customer-managed server, and initial setup is completed through a configuration wizard.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Storage integrations
Documented optional storage integrations include HPE 3PAR, Primera and Alletra systems, plus NetApp ONTAP and Lenovo DM/DG series.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Virtualization integrations
Documented virtualization targets include VMware vSphere, VMware Cloud Director, SCVMM, Hyper-V and Azure Local, subject to version requirements.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Workload licensing
Each machine included in a recovery plan consumes one licence instance, including machines without a backup or replica and machines used in test groups.Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com

Plans and prices

Evaluation license Free Valid for 30 days from product download Full license · For product evaluation Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
NFR license Free For demonstration, training and education · Not for resale or commercial use Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Perpetual license Price not published No expiration date; covers product versions issued before support expiration Permanent license · Intended for enterprises Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Rental license Priced on request Contract end date, normally one month from the contract start date Full license · Intended for service providers Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Subscription license Price not published Normally 1–5 years from the license issue date Full license · Intended for enterprises Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com
Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (licensed through Veeam Data Platform) Priced on request Veeam Data Platform Premium or Advanced with additional Orchestrator licenses · Foundation does not support Orchestrator · paid rental, subscription or perpetual licences Read 21 Oct 2026 · helpcenter.veeam.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Provides one-click recovery plans.
  • Schedules checks, tests and readiness checks.
  • Reports recovery point and time objective achievements.
  • Supports test failover and failback orchestration.

Limits

  • Pricing is on request.
  • Foundation licensing is unsupported.
  • Each machine processed by a plan uses a license instance.
  • Requires installation on a 64-bit Windows Server.

Who it suits

It suits organizations coordinating documented recovery plans and scheduled recovery testing for supported workloads. It requires a qualifying Veeam license and a 64-bit Windows Server deployment.

Veeam Recovery Orchestrator in depth

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Overview

Veeam Recovery Orchestrator is a disaster-recovery tool for organizations coordinating recovery across supported virtual machines and physical Windows systems. It is best suited to teams already using Veeam Backup & Replication and able to run a Windows Server deployment. Its case rests on repeatable recovery plans and scheduled validation; license prerequisites and per-machine consumption need careful planning.

Key features

The product builds recovery workflows from Veeam Backup & Replication capabilities, with one-click plans for critical applications. Continuous replication, dependency mapping, runbooks, and failover and failback orchestration support coordinated recovery rather than isolated machine restoration. That makes it a stronger fit for teams with defined recovery procedures than for buyers seeking a general-purpose backup tool.

Teams can schedule readiness checks and plan tests, including in isolated test labs. Reporting covers recovery point and recovery time objective achievements and produces updated records for checks, tests, and executions. This helps teams assess plans and document outcomes, but machines assigned to DataLab testing groups consume license instances too.

Supported workloads include VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V VMs, Microsoft Azure VMs, and physical Windows. Recovery locations include VMware, Hyper-V, storage systems, and Azure; Orchestrator 13 can recover machines to Azure IaaS as VMs. Its documented architecture can connect NetApp and HPE storage, vCenter, SCVMM, Hyper-V, and Azure Local clusters, making it most relevant to environments built around those systems.

Pricing

Veeam Recovery Orchestrator is paid software with custom pricing and a 30-day trial. The free options are purpose-limited: the NFR license costs nothing and is for demonstration, training, and education, not resale or commercial use. The Evaluation license costs nothing, is a full license valid for 30 days from product download, and is intended for evaluation.

Commercial licensing offers different terms rather than published prices. The Rental license is a full license intended for service providers, with a contract end date normally one month after the start date. The Perpetual license has no expiration and covers product versions issued before support expires, making it the permanent option for enterprises. The Subscription license is a full license normally lasting 1–5 years from issue and is also intended for enterprises. Prices for all three are custom pricing.

License choice is not the only cost consideration. Orchestrator requires Veeam Data Platform Premium, or an Advanced license plus additional Orchestrator licenses; Foundation is unsupported. Every machine processed by a recovery plan uses one license instance, including machines in DataLab testing groups. Remote Veeam Backup & Replication servers must run Enterprise or Enterprise Plus for Orchestrator to deploy its agent; Essentials pack connections are unsupported. Veeam offers email and phone technical support to customers on maintenance and during the official evaluation period.

Platforms

This is on-premises, self-hosted software installed on a 64-bit Windows Server, with its web interface accessed through a browser. That arrangement gives infrastructure teams control over deployment, but it calls for Windows Server administration rather than a hosted, browser-only service.

Veeam recommends multifactor authentication for the web UI, restricting inbound internet connections, and limiting outbound HTTPS to specified Veeam and Microsoft update sources. Credentials in the configuration database are encrypted, though server administrators can decrypt them; organizations should account for that privileged access in their security controls.

Who it's for

Choose Orchestrator when recovery plans must span supported VMware, Hyper-V, Azure, or physical Windows workloads and teams need to test, report on, and coordinate those plans. It is less suitable when the organization cannot meet its Veeam licensing and Windows Server prerequisites, or when it needs recovery orchestration for workloads outside the supported set.

Pros and cons

Pro: Scheduled checks, isolated testing, and reporting on recovery objectives give teams a way to validate plans and record results.

Pro: Dependency mapping, runbooks, and failover and failback orchestration support coordinated recovery across supported environments.

Con: Data Platform Premium or Advanced plus additional Orchestrator licensing is required, and each planned machine consumes an instance; testing can add to that count.

Con: Deployment requires a 64-bit Windows Server, while remote backup servers need Enterprise or Enterprise Plus; Essentials connections are unsupported.

Con: The configuration database's encrypted credentials remain decryptable by server administrators, so encryption does not remove privileged-access risk.

Alternatives

Acronis Cyber Disaster Recovery Cloud is worth considering for teams seeking a paid service with a free trial and a broader listed platform range that includes mobile, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows; its Disaster Recovery to Cyber Protect Cloud plan is pay-as-you-go for used DR cloud storage and compute.

Axcient x360Recover is another paid, trial-available option, with Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, Windows, and API platforms listed; its Direct-to-Cloud plan uses rates based on usage and endpoint type.

Unitrends Backup may suit teams wanting tailored business pricing for a paid product with a free trial and Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows platforms.

Veeam Agent for Mac is a more focused alternative for Mac backup: its free edition costs nothing, allows one backup job, and does not back up directly to object storage.

NetApp Disaster Recovery is an alternative for readers comparing capacity-based or subscription options, including a 30-day unlimited-capacity trial.

Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes is the relevant alternative when the recovery focus is Kubernetes; its free plan covers 5 nodes and its enterprise trial covers 500 nodes for 60 days.

Awanio Disaster Recovery Manager is another paid option with a free trial and self-hosted and web platforms.

Browse Disaster Recovery Software for a broader category comparison, Cloud Disaster Recovery Software for cloud-focused options, or WAN Optimization Software for a different category of infrastructure tools.

Verdict

Veeam Recovery Orchestrator is a strong choice for organizations already invested in Veeam that need coordinated, testable recovery plans across its supported workloads. The decisive reason to choose it is the combination of orchestration, validation, and reporting; look elsewhere if its license prerequisites, per-machine accounting, or Windows Server deployment do not fit your environment.

Verdict

Veeam Recovery Orchestrator combines recovery plans, testing and reporting for supported workloads. Confirm the required license and deployment prerequisites before planning its use.

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