Veeam Immutable Backups with HPE Apollo & Alletra Storage | Wemtech Managed Services

In an age where ransomware, hardware failures and human error are real and growing threats, simply “backing up” data is no longer enough. At Wemtech we strongly recommend applying the enhanced backup strategy offered by Veeam, especially when paired with robust, high-performance hardware such as HPE Apollo or Alltera storage platforms.

Here’s why this matters for your business continuity, data security and peace of mind.

The foundation: the 3-2-1 backup rule

The classical 3-2-1 rule remains the starting point for any reliable backup strategy:

• 3 copies of your data (the live data plus two backups) 
• Stored on 2 different types of media (for example, disk + cloud or different disk platforms)
• With 1 copy stored off-site

This approach reduces the risk that a single hardware failure, accidental deletion or local disaster wipes out everything, you still have additional copies elsewhere. 

 

But modern threats demand more — immutability and verified recovery

As the threats evolve - especially ransomware, insider threats or malicious deletion - just having multiple backups is not enough. That’s why Veeam extends the classic model into what is often referred to as the 3-2-1-1-0 rule:

• The extra “1” means one backup copy is immutable (or air-gapped): once written, it cannot be modified or deleted.
• The “0” stands for zero recovery errors, meaning backups are automatically verified to ensure they can be restored successfully when needed.

Immutable backups are stored using a write-once, read-many (WORM) model, and cannot be tampered with, changed, or removed.

That immutability is crucial when defending against ransomware or accidental deletion. Even if your live systems are compromised, the “gold copy” remains intact — giving you a trusted source to recover from.

Why hardware matters: HPE Apollo / Alltera + Veeam = strong synergy

Using purpose-built storage hardware such as HPE Apollo or Alltera units strengthens the backup strategy in several ways:

• Performance & reliability — Enterprise-grade storage platforms offer high throughput, redundancy, and robust disk management. That means backups (and restores) are fast and predictable — reducing downtime.
• Scalable and flexible repositories — These storage systems handle large volumes of data efficiently, ideal for businesses with growing data over time or multiple VMs / workloads.
• Compatibility for immutability and integrations — When properly configured, on-premises storage appliances deliver the low-level control and stability needed to implement immutable repositories that work seamlessly with Veeam. This gives you an on-site immutable “air-gap” copy — an ideal blend of performance, control and ransomware protection.
• Managed services benefit — For many clients, infrastructure and backup operations aren’t their core business. By combining HPE storage + Veeam + Wem-Tech managed services, we can ensure backups are configured correctly, routinely monitored, and recovery-tested — without burdening your internal team.

What this means for end users & businesses

• Reliable restore points — With multiple copies including one immutable, you get a trusted fallback even after a major incident.
• Faster recovery and less downtime — On-site high-performance storage means backups and restores complete quickly.
• Defence against modern threats — Immutable backups and verified restores guard against ransomware, malicious / accidental deletion, and corruption.
• Peace of mind & compliance support — For businesses needing regulatory compliance or audit readiness, a robust backup strategy supports data integrity, traceability, and disaster recovery planning.
• Delegated management — By using our managed services model, you leave backup administration, monitoring and testing to us — freeing your own team to focus on business.

Conclusion

In today’s risk environment, merely having a copy of your data isn’t enough. A robust, modern backup strategy must combine redundancy, diversity, immutability, and reliable restore processes.

By pairing Veeam with enterprise-grade HPE Apollo or Alltera storage, managed under the Wemtech services umbrella, you can give your business a powerful resilience layer against data loss, ransomware, and disruption. It’s not just backup — it’s business continuity you can trust.

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