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Planning and Preparation

Before you start using Veeam Backup for AWS, consider the following requirements:

Network ports that must be open to ensure proper communication of Veeam Backup for AWS components.
AWS services to which Veeam Backup for AWS must have outbound internet access.
IAM permissions that must be assigned to an IAM role or IAM user used to perform Veeam Backup for AWS operations.
Considerations and limitations that should be kept in mind before you deploy Veeam Backup for AWS.