---
title: "Getting Started"
description: "This guide will help you become familiar with Veeam Backup & Replication and evaluate its capabilities. It explains the primary features of Veeam Backup & Replication and helps you begin using the product, regardless of your previous experience..."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/qsg/getting_started.html"
breadcrumb: "Quick Start Guide > Getting Started"
dateModified: "2026-10-21"
---

# Getting Started

## About This Guide

This guide will help you become familiar with Veeam Backup & Replication and evaluate its capabilities. It explains the primary features of Veeam Backup & Replication and helps you begin using the product, regardless of your previous experience with the product.

## Intended Audience

The document is intended for anyone who wants to deploy Veeam Backup & Replication and evaluate its basic functionality.


## Document Structure

The guide contains instructions on the following:

- Veeam Backup & Replication functionality: how to deploy Veeam Backup & Replication, perform backup, replication, and restore operations.
- Integration with Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager: a free tool for managing distributed infrastructure.
- Agent management: built-in Veeam Backup & Replication feature to back up physical machines using Veeam Agents.

## Help and Support

This guide provides a high-level overview of Veeam Backup & Replication primary features and should be regarded as a supplement to existing technical documentation. The complete set of documentation can be found on the [Veeam Technical Documentation page](https://www.veeam.com/documentation-guides-datasheets.html).

For technical support and assistance, use the following resources:

- [Veeam R&D Forums](https://forums.veeam.com)
- [Customer Support Portal](https://www.veeam.com/support.html)