Challenge
This article describes list of VMware vSphere versions currently supported by Veeam Backup & Replication.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended to always use the latest Veeam version to ensure modern platforms support and security compliance.
Solution
| vSphere version | Minimum Veeam Backup & Replication version | Veeam GA date |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 Cumulative Patch 2 (build 10.0.0.4461 P1) | 2020-05-28 |
| 6.7 Update 3 | 9.5 Update 4b (build 9.5.4.2866) | 2019-07-15 |
| 6.7 Update 2 | 9.5 Update 4a (build 9.5.4.2753) | 2019-03-26 |
| 6.7 Update 1 | 9.5 Update 4 (build 9.5.4.2615) | 2019-01-22 |
| 6.7 | 9.5 Update 3a (build 9.5.0.1922) | 2018-07-02 |
| 6.5 Update 3 | 9.5 Update 4b (build 9.5.4.2866) | 2019-07-15 |
| 6.5 Update 2 |
9.5 Update 4 (build 9.5.4.2615) IMPORTANT: Official Support for 6.5u2 starting from ESXi patch level ESXi650-201811002 9.5 Update 3a (build 9.5.0.1922) Note:
| 2019-01-22 |
| 6.5 Update 1 | 9.5 Update 2 (build 9.5.0.1038) | 2017-05-12 |
| 6.5 | 9.5 Update 1 (build 9.5.0.823) | 2017-01-20 |
| 6.0 | 8.0 Update 2 (build 8.0.0.2030) | 2015-04-28 |
| 5.5 | 7.0 R2 (build 7.0.0.771) | 2013-11-14 |
More Information
A list of Veeam Backup & Replication version and build numbers can be found on Veeam KB 2680A list of VMware ESX(i) versions and their respective build numbers can be found on VMware KB 2143832.
Veeam Product Lifecycle: https://www.veeam.com/kb1530
VMware Lifecycle Product Matrix: https://www.vmware.com/content/dam/digitalmarketing/vmware/en/pdf/support/product-lifecycle-matrix.pdf
The latest Veeam updates can be found at: https://www.veeam.com/updates.html