How to immutable Veeam backup data using Synology.

VEEAM + SYNOLOGY IMMUTABILITY

 

What Are Immutable Backups?

Immutable backups cannot be changed or deleted until a predefined time period has elapsed.
Their original integrity remains intact, safeguarding against threats like ransomware attacks on backups.

Why Are Immutable Backups Important?

Ransomware Resilience: In the face of ransomware, immutable backups ensure data availability for recovery.
Accidental Deletion: They protect against accidental data loss, preventing situations where critical files are deleted without a backup.

Let's explore the options available for configuring Synology NAS as a Veeam repository. 

 

Direct attached storage.

• iSCSI LUN

Network-attached storage.

• SMB (CIFS) share
• NFS share

Immutable Veeam backup data for use with Synology Snapshot.

* Synology immutable snapshot can be enabled for iSCSI LUN with Veeam. (Veeam Direct attached storage)

Create immutable snapshots on a Synology NAS.

• Go to Snapshot Replication > Snapshots >  LUN.
• Select a shared folder or LUN and click Settings. You can press and hold Ctrl/⌘ or Shift to select multiple items.
• In the Schedule tab, select Enable snapshot schedule, and configure the settings.
• Select Immutable snapshots and set the Protection period.
• Click OK to save your settings.

* Synology immutable snapshot can be enabled for Thin provisioning only. (recommend setting the protection period between 7 and 14 days.)