The license you install on Enterprise Manager unlocks a comprehensive set of management and reporting capabilities. Some of the key features include:
If you hold a perpetual license (purchased before January 2020 or via active maintenance), the Enterprise Manager feature is tied to the .
If automatic license updates fail:
When you license Veeam Backup & Replication (Standard, Enterprise, or Enterprise Plus), the corresponding Enterprise Manager feature set is unlocked. Its key capabilities include:
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: Every managed backup server must use the same licensing model and edition. Supported Licensing Models
You don't need to install licenses on every backup server. Instead, you install . This license is then automatically applied to all backup servers connected to it, dramatically reducing administrative overhead. The license you install on Enterprise Manager unlocks
Instead, access to Enterprise Manager is determined by the edition of Veeam Backup & Replication licenses you own.
Instead of logging into each backup server individually, an administrator can use Enterprise Manager to get a consolidated view of the entire backup infrastructure. It aggregates data from all connected backup servers and even from underlying virtual infrastructure like VMware vCenter. This centralization streamlines administration, enhances security through delegated restore permissions, and provides a unified point for data protection operations. This license is then automatically applied to all
| Alternative | Cost | Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Separate license | Better reporting & monitoring | No self-service recovery | | Veeam Backup for AWS/Azure | Consumption-based | Native cloud EM-like UI | Only for cloud workloads | | PowerShell + Scheduled Scripts | Free | Highly customizable | No GUI, no delegation | | ManageEngine Recovery Manager Plus | Paid | Cross-vendor support | Not native Veeam |
Enterprise Manager on Linux supports subscription licenses, rental licenses (Foundation, Advanced, and Premium packages), perpetual licenses, and evaluation/NFR licenses. Socket licenses are not supported.