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User Guide
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Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 7.0
User Guide
  • About Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365
  • Planning and Preparation
    • System Requirements
    • Ports
    • Permissions
      • Veeam Backup Account Permissions
        • Microsoft Exchange Organizations
        • Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive for Business
        • Microsoft Teams
      • Azure AD Application Permissions
        • Permissions for Modern App-Only Authentication
          • Checking Permissions for Office 365 Exchange Online API
          • Configuring Azure AD Application Settings
          • Backup Application Permissions
        • Permissions for Modern Authentication and Legacy Protocols
        • Permissions for Authentication to Restore Portal
        • Permissions for Azure Archiver Appliance
      • Amazon S3 Storage Permissions
      • Azure Blob Storage Permissions
      • Permissions Changelog
    • Considerations and Limitations
    • Supported Azure Storage Account Types
    • Supported Amazon S3 Storage Classes
  • Licensing and License Types
    • Subscription License
    • Rental License
      • Managing Monthly Usage Report
    • Not For Resale License
    • Evaluation License
  • Integration with Veeam Service Provider Console and Veeam ONE
  • Deployment
    • Downloading Installation Package
    • Installing Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 and Veeam Explorers
    • Installing REST API on Separate Machine
    • Installing Veeam Explorers for Tenants
    • Installing in Unattended Mode
    • Deploying to Azure and AWS
    • Updating Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365
      • Automatic Update
      • Checking for Updates
    • Installing and Updating License
    • Uninstalling License
    • Upgrading Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365
    • Upgrading REST API on Separate Machine
    • Uninstalling Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365
  • Launching Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365
    • User Interface
    • Current Session
    • Performing Search
  • Configuration
    • General Settings
      • Folder Exclusions
      • Session History
      • REST API Settings
      • Restore Portal Settings
        • Creating or Configuring Azure AD Application
          • Step 1. Launch Configure Application Wizard
          • Step 2. Configure Connection to Restore Portal
          • Step 3. Register or Configure Azure AD Application
          • Step 4. Log In to Microsoft 365
      • Notification Settings
        • SMTP Server with Basic Authentication
        • Google Account
          • Registering Application in Google Cloud Console
        • Microsoft 365 Account
          • Registering Application in Azure Portal
      • Security Settings
      • Authentication Settings
      • New Versions and Automatic Updates
      • Global Internet Proxy Server Settings
      • Configuring REST API and Restore Portal on Separate Machine
    • SSL Certificates Overview
      • SSL Certificate Usage Scenarios
      • Installing SSL Certificates
    • Backup Infrastructure
      • Backup Proxy Servers
        • Adding Backup Proxy Servers
          • Step 1. Launch New Backup Proxy Wizard
          • Step 2. Specify Backup Proxy Server Address
          • Step 3. Specify Credentials
        • Editing Backup Proxy Server Settings
        • Rescanning Backup Proxy Servers
        • Upgrading Backup Proxy Servers
          • Step 1. Launch Proxy Upgrade Wizard
          • Step 2. Select Backup Proxy Server to Upgrade
          • Step 3. Specify Credentials
        • Removing Backup Proxy Servers
        • Modifying Backup Proxy Server Properties
          • Configuring Threads and Network Bandwidth
          • Configuring Internet Proxy Server for Backup Proxies
      • Backup Repositories
        • Backup Repository Structure
        • Retention Policy
        • Direct Attached Storage (DAS)
        • Network Attached Storage (SMB Shares)
        • Adding Backup Repositories
          • Step 1. Launch New Backup Repository Wizard
          • Step 2. Specify Backup Repository Name
          • Step 3. Select Target Location for Backups
          • Step 4. Specify Backup Proxy Server
          • Step 5. Specify Object Storage
          • Step 6. Specify Retention Policy Settings
        • Editing Backup Repository Settings
        • Removing Backup Repositories
        • Upgrading Backup Repositories
        • Synchronizing Repositories
        • Invalid State
      • Object Storage
        • Object Storage Structure
          • Storage for Backups
          • Storage for Backup Copies
        • Cache
        • Compression
        • Data Encryption
        • Object Storage Retention
        • Immutability
        • Adding Object Storage
          • Adding S3 Compatible Object Storage
            • Step 1. Launch Add Object Storage Wizard
            • Step 2. Specify Object Storage Name
            • Step 3. Select Object Storage Type
            • Step 4. Specify Object Storage Service Point and Account
            • Step 5. Specify Object Storage Bucket
          • Adding Amazon S3 Object Storage
            • Step 1. Launch Add Object Storage Wizard
            • Step 2. Specify Object Storage Name
            • Step 3. Select Object Storage Type
            • Step 4. Select Amazon Storage Type
            • Step 5. Specify Object Storage Account
            • Step 6. Specify Object Storage Settings
            • Step 7. Select Amazon Storage Class
            • Step 8. Configure Amazon Archiver Appliance
          • Adding Microsoft Azure Blob Storage
            • Step 1. Launch Add Object Storage Wizard
            • Step 2. Specify Object Storage Name
            • Step 3. Select Object Storage Type
            • Step 4. Select Microsoft Azure Blob Storage Type
            • Step 5. Specify Object Storage Account
            • Step 6. Specify Object Storage Container
            • Step 7. Configure Azure Archiver Appliance
          • Adding IBM Cloud Object Storage
            • Step 1. Launch Add Object Storage Wizard
            • Step 2. Specify Object Storage Name
            • Step 3. Select Object Storage Type
            • Step 4. Specify Object Storage Service Point and Account
            • Step 5. Specify Object Storage Bucket
          • Adding Wasabi Cloud Object Storage
            • Step 1. Launch Add Object Storage Wizard
            • Step 2. Specify Object Storage Name
            • Step 3. Select Object Storage Type
            • Step 4. Specify Object Storage Service Point and Account
            • Step 5. Specify Object Storage Bucket
        • Editing Object Storage Settings
        • Removing Object Storage
    • Credentials
      • Managing Cloud Credentials
        • Adding S3 Compatible, IBM Cloud and Wasabi Cloud Storage Access Key
        • Adding Amazon AWS Access Key
        • Adding Microsoft Azure Blob Storage Account
        • Adding Microsoft Azure Service Account
          • Step 1. Launch Add Azure Service Account Wizard
          • Step 2. Configure Connection to Microsoft Azure
          • Step 3. Register or Select Azure AD Application
          • Step 4. Log In to Microsoft 365
          • Step 5. Select Microsoft Azure Subscription
        • Editing and Removing Cloud Credentials
      • Managing Encryption Passwords
        • Editing and Removing Encryption Passwords
  • Organization Management
    • Microsoft 365 Organizations
      • Adding Organizations with Modern App-Only Authentication
        • Step 1. Launch Add Organization Wizard
        • Step 2. Select Organization Deployment Type
          • Backup of TeamsMessagesData Folder
          • Backup of Team Chats Using Teams Export APIs
        • Step 3. Select Azure Region and Authentication Method
        • Step 4. Configure Connection to Microsoft 365
        • Step 5. Register or Select Azure AD Application
        • Step 6. Log In to Microsoft 365
        • Step 7. Finish Working with Wizard
      • Adding Organizations with Modern Authentication and Legacy Protocols
        • Before You Begin
        • Step 1. Launch Add Organization Wizard
        • Step 2. Select Organization Deployment Type
        • Step 3. Select Azure Region and Authentication Method
        • Step 4. Specify Azure AD Application Credentials
        • Step 5. Specify SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Teams Credentials
        • Step 6. Finish Working with Wizard
      • Adding Organizations with Basic Authentication
        • Step 1. Launch Add Organization Wizard
        • Step 2. Select Organization Deployment Type
        • Step 3. Select Azure Region and Authentication Method
        • Step 4. Specify Exchange Online Credentials
        • Step 5. Specify SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Teams Credentials
        • Step 6. Finish Working with Wizard
    • On-Premises Microsoft Organizations
      • Step 1. Launch Add Organization Wizard
      • Step 2. Select Organization Deployment Type
      • Step 3. Specify Microsoft Exchange Connection Settings
      • Step 4. Specify Microsoft SharePoint Connection Settings
      • Step 5. Finish Working with Wizard
    • Hybrid Organizations
      • Backup of TeamsMessagesData Folder
      • Backup of Team Chats Using Teams Export APIs
    • Backup Accounts
      • Adding Accounts
      • Changing Password and Removing Accounts
    • Backup Applications
      • Impact of Multiple Backup Applications on Performance
      • Adding Applications
      • Creating Applications
      • Updating Certificates and Removing Applications
    • Editing Organization Settings
    • Renaming Organizations
    • Removing Organizations
  • Data Backup
    • Organization Object Types
    • Creating Backup Job
      • Step 1. Launch New Backup Job Wizard
      • Step 2. Specify Backup Job Name
      • Step 3. Select Objects to Back Up
        • Configuring Users Backup
        • Configuring Groups Backup
        • Configuring Sites Backup
        • Configuring Teams Backup
        • Configuring Organization Backup
      • Step 4. Select Objects to Exclude
      • Step 5. Specify Backup Proxy and Repository
      • Step 6. Specify Scheduling Options
    • Managing Backup Jobs
      • Starting Backup Job
      • Stopping Backup Job
      • Enabling or Disabling Backup Job
      • Editing Backup Job Settings
      • Removing Backup Job
      • Exploring Backup Job
  • Backup Copy
    • Creating Backup Copy Job
      • Step 1. Launch New Backup Copy Job Wizard
      • Step 2. Select Target Backup Repository
      • Step 3. Specify Scheduling Options
    • Managing Backup Copy Jobs
      • Starting Backup Copy Job
      • Stopping Backup Copy Job
      • Enabling or Disabling Backup Copy Job
      • Editing Backup Copy Job Settings
      • Removing Backup Copy Job
    • Retrieving Backed-Up Data
      • Creating Retrieval Job
        • Step 1. Launch Retrieve Backup Copy Wizard
        • Step 2. Specify Retrieval Job Name
        • Step 3. Specify Point In Time
        • Step 4. Select Organization
        • Step 5. Select Objects
        • Step 6. Select Retrieval Mode
        • Step 7. Specify Availability Period
      • Editing Retrieval Job Settings
      • Extending Availability of Retrieved Data
  • Data Restore
    • Exploring Backup Jobs
    • Exploring Single Organization
    • Exploring All Organizations
    • Exploring Point In Time
    • Exploring Retrieved Data
    • Exploring Backup Copies
  • Backup, Backup Copy, Retrieve and Restore Statistics
    • Viewing Backup and Backup Copy Session Metrics
    • Viewing Retrieve Session Metrics
    • Viewing Restore Session Metrics
    • Performing Search
  • Reporting
    • Creating Mailbox Protection Reports
    • Creating Storage Consumption Reports
    • Creating License Overview Reports
    • Creating User Protection Reports
  • Managing Log Files
    • Collecting Log Files
    • Enabling Extended Logging Mode
  • Backup as Service for Microsoft 365
    • For Service Providers
      • Configuring Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365
    • For Tenants
      • Exploring Backups in Veeam Explorers
  • Data Restore Using Restore Portal
    • Restore Portal Usage Scenarios
    • How Restore Portal Works
    • Considerations and Limitations
    • Configuration
      • Adding Restore Operator Role
        • Before You Begin
        • Step 1. Launch New Restore Operator Role Wizard
        • Step 2. Specify Role Name
        • Step 3. Select Organization
        • Step 4. Select Restore Operators
        • Step 5. Select Objects to Manage
        • Step 6. Select Objects to Exclude
      • Editing Restore Operator Role Settings
      • Removing Restore Operator Role
    • Launching Restore Portal
      • User Interface
      • Managing Notifications
    • Changing Restore Operator Scope
    • Selecting Restore Point
    • Performing Restore
      • Using Restore List
      • Exchange Restore
      • SharePoint Restore
      • OneDrive Restore
      • Teams Restore
      • Exporting Teams Posts
  • Data Restore Using Veeam Explorers
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>User Guide>Configuration>Backup Infrastructure>Object Storage>Object Storage Structure

Object Storage Structure

In this article

    Object storage is cloud-based or on-premises storage system that you can employ to keep your backup data and store backup copies.

    Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 creates and maintains the following different structures for object storage depending on their usage scenario:

    • Storage for Backups
    • Storage for Backup Copies

    Related Topics

    • Data Backup
    • Backup Copy
    • Retrieving Backed-Up Data
    • Data Restore
    • Backup Repository Structure

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