The Ultimate Guide to Immutable Backup and Storage with Object First

With ransomware attacks and data breaches becoming increasingly common, robust backup solutions are essential for every organisation. Businesses. Traditional backups are no longer sufficient; businesses require solutions that ensure data integrity and resilience against cyber threats.

This is why so many organisations are trusting and using Object First. Their immutable backup and storage ensures your backups cannot be altered or deleted, even in the face of sophisticated ransomware attacks

In this blog, we’ll explore who Object First is, what immutable storage means, how their solution integrates with Veeam, and why partnering with Simoda is the smart choice for UK businesses.

Who are Object First?

Object First is a leading data protection vendor founded by the co-creators of Veeam, one of the most trusted names in backup and recovery. Their flagship solution, Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability), is a purpose-built backup storage appliance designed to deliver ransomware-proof, immutable on-premises storage for Veeam environments.

Built on Zero Trust Data Resilience principles, Ootbi ensures complete separation between backup software and storage layers, and its security is validated by independent testing. This makes Object First a trusted choice for organisations that need uncompromising data protection and peace of mind.

What is Immutable Storage?

Immutable storage is based on the Write Once, Read Many principle. Once data is written, it cannot be changed or deleted for a set retention period. This guarantees that backups remain intact and tamper-proof, protecting against accidental deletion, insider threats, and ransomware attacks.

Whether deployed in the cloud or on-premises, immutable storage acts as a safeguard for your most critical data. It ensures that even in the event of a cyberattack, your backup data remains untouched and ready for recovery. For businesses, this means a higher level of security and compliance, reducing the risk of catastrophic data loss.

Backup for Veeam

Object First’s Ootbi appliances integrate seamlessly with Veeam Backup & Replication, making deployment fast and simple; typically under 15 minutes without requiring Linux or advanced security expertise. These appliances provide immutable S3 object storage to prevent attackers from deleting or encrypting backups, and their Zero Access architecture ensures that no one, not even administrators, is able to alter backup data.

With speeds of up to 8 GB/s on clustered units, businesses benefit from rapid backups and instant recovery. Appliances scale from 8 TB to 432 TB per node, and clusters can reach up to 7 PB using Veeam SOBR, making them suitable for organisations of all sizes. This combination of speed, security, and scalability makes Object First the ideal choice for businesses relying on Veeam.

Why Simoda and Object First?

Simoda brings certified expertise in Object First deployments, offering advice, consultative support, and flexible pricing options to suit different budgets. By working with Simoda, organisations gain access to a team that understands the importance of data resilience and can deliver solutions that align with business goals.

Together, Object First provides the technology, and Simoda delivers the service and support to make it work for your organisation. This partnership ensures a secure, high-performance backup solution that strengthens your resilience against ransomware and other cyber threats. With Object First’s advanced technology and Simoda’s expert implementation, organisations can confidently protect their data, ensuring it remains untouchable and recoverable.

Book your free consultation with Simoda today and learn how Object First’s immutable backup solution can revolutionise your data protection strategy.

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