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What Veeam Agent for Linux is

Veeam Agent for Linux protects Linux instances running on premises or in public clouds. Its free edition supports backups of an entire computer, selected volumes, or individual files, with bare-metal, volume-level, and file-level recovery options plus bootable recovery media. The agent uses kernel-module changed block tracking and built-in snapshots for incremental backups, and encrypts data on the source computer before it leaves. It integrates with Veeam Backup & Replication repositories and file-level recovery capabilities. Backups can be written directly to a Veeam-immutable hardened repository; the Linux backup solution also supports direct backup to cloud or on-premises object storage and selected object-storage-based Veeam repositories. The free edition is distributed as RPM and DEB packages and supports default Linux distribution kernels from version 2.6.32 and above. The Free plan costs nothing and allows one backup job, with several destinations and processing options excluded. Veeam offers a 30-day full-functionality commercial trial, but the Free edition has no commercial support program.

Who it suits

Veeam Agent for Linux suits users who need to back up Linux systems and recover a whole computer, volumes, or files. It offers a free edition as well as commercial licensing options.

What it does well

Backs up whole computers, volumes, and files
Supports bare-metal and bootable-media recovery
Incremental backups use changed block tracking and snapshots
Encrypts backup data before it leaves the source

What to know first

Free plan allows one backup job
Free edition has no commercial support program
Free plan excludes direct object-storage backup

Limits

The Free plan costs nothing and allows one backup job. It does not include a Veeam Cloud Connect target, direct object-storage backup, pre-freeze/post-thaw scripts, or database system processing, and it is not supported on Power.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	one backup job · no Veeam Cloud Connect target · no direct object-storage backup · no pre-freeze/post-thaw scripts · no database system processing · not supported on Power	Free
Workstation	one job for local drive, network share, object storage or Veeam repository · unlimited Veeam Cloud Connect jobs · no pre-freeze/post-thaw scripts · no database system processing · not supported on Power	On request
Server	commercial license required · full product functionality · required for Veeam Agent for Linux on Power	On request

As veeam.com lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the Veeam Linux backup page.
Choose the Free edition or review the 30-day full-functionality commercial trial.
Install the RPM or DEB package for your Linux distribution.
Configure a backup job for a computer, volume, or files.

Verdict

The free edition covers core Linux backup and recovery needs, with incremental backups and source-side encryption. Review its one-job limit and excluded destinations, or consider the 30-day commercial trial for full functionality.

Questions

Is Veeam Agent for Linux free?

Yes. The Free plan costs nothing and includes one backup job.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Veeam offers a 30-day free, full-functionality commercial trial.

Which Linux packages are available?

The Free edition is distributed as RPM and DEB packages. It supports default Linux distribution kernels from version 2.6.32 and above.

Can it back up to object storage?

Direct backup to cloud or on-premises object storage is supported by the Linux backup solution, but it is excluded from the Free plan.

Does the Free edition include commercial support?

No. The Free edition does not come with a commercial support program.

Facts from Veeam Agent for Linux's own pages

Backup scope: The free edition supports entire-computer, volume-level and file-level backups. · veeam.com, 30 Sept 2026
Commercial trial: The Linux Backup & Recovery page offers a free, full-functionality trial for 30 days. · veeam.com, 30 Sept 2026
Company history: Veeam says its story starts in 2006 with a group of data-driven engineers. · veeam.com, 30 Sept 2026
Encryption: Source-side encryption protects backup data before it leaves the protected computer. · veeam.com, 30 Sept 2026
Founded: 2006 · veeam.com, 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, United States · veeam.com, 28 Sept 2026
Immutable storage: Veeam's Linux backup page says backups can be written directly to a Veeam-immutable hardened repository. · veeam.com, 30 Sept 2026
Incrementals: The agent uses a kernel-module changed block tracking function and built-in snapshot capabilities for true incremental backups. · veeam.com, 30 Sept 2026
Integration: The agent integrates with Veeam Backup & Replication repositories and file-level recovery capabilities. · veeam.com, 30 Sept 2026
Object storage: The Linux backup solution supports direct backup to cloud or on-premises object storage and selected object-storage-based Veeam repositories. · veeam.com, 30 Sept 2026
Packages: The free edition is distributed as RPM and DEB packages and supports default Linux distribution kernels from version 2.6.32 and above. · veeam.com, 30 Sept 2026
Purpose: Veeam Agent for Linux protects Linux instances deployed on premises or in public clouds. · veeam.com, 30 Sept 2026
Recovery: Recovery options include bare-metal, volume-level, file-level and bootable recovery media restores. · veeam.com, 30 Sept 2026
Recovery security: Users can generate shareable, time-limited access keys or recovery tokens for bare-metal recovery from a Veeam repository. · veeam.com, 30 Sept 2026
Support: The Free edition does not come with a commercial support program. · helpcenter.veeam.com, 30 Sept 2026
Trust certifications: Veeam says its cybersecurity program aligns with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and meets FIPS 140-2 compliance. · veeam.com, 30 Sept 2026

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