Backup Storage Calculator: Veeam

You definitely don't want your backups to be outpaced by your organization's data growth, which is a problem with many 'traditional' backup solutions these days. Forecasting will save you a lot of time and money as your data grows over time.

To calculate your backup storage needs, start by identifying the average disk space usage of your largest users. I figured by using the average of my biggest users, I should have plenty of space to work with (which I have actually had to expand twice, so maybe not the best thought out plan, or my users are pack rats, but every time I replace a drive, it gets smaller, so I will win that war!). Then, multiply this number by the total number of machines you need to back up.

Next, divide your total space needs by 10 to get your average per machine (depending on your retention period, may need to run longer or shorter; I run most of mine on 7-day cycles). When I started using Veeam Endpoint (before I discovered VeeamONE), I took my 10 biggest space users and backed them up for a week. Then, when management makes you cut your estimate, you have a little room to spare.

To get an accurate calculation, figure out how much space you would need to store every backup without compression, assuming every disk was full that you were backing up. By using this method, you can ensure that your backup storage needs are met and avoid the pitfalls of traditional backup solutions.

By using Veeam's backup storage calculator, you can easily forecast your future backup needs and make informed decisions about your data protection strategy. With Veeam Endpoint, you can rest assured that your backups will be reliable and efficient, even in the face of rapidly growing data volumes.

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