Question 1

What happens when Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 5 Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 8, maintained until September 3, 2026. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 8 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 8 is actively supported until September 3, 2026. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 after end of life?

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No. Running Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 6 to Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 8.x?

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To upgrade Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 from 6 to 8: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Veeam Backup For Microsoft 365 supports each release for approximately 34 months (~2.8 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
8	Sep 3, 2024	—	Sep 3, 2026	in 86d	8.4.0.1457	—	EOL soon
7	Feb 28, 2023	Dec 28, 2023	Jun 28, 2026	in 19d	7.1.0.2031	—	EOL soon
6	Mar 9, 2022	Feb 28, 2023	Mar 9, 2024	822d ago	6.1.0.1015	—	EOL
5	Dec 3, 2020	Mar 9, 2022	Dec 2, 2023	920d ago	5.0.3.1063	—	EOL
4	Nov 26, 2019	Dec 3, 2020	Nov 26, 2022	1291d ago	4.0.1.625	—	EOL
3	Apr 2, 2019	Nov 26, 2019	Apr 2, 2022	1529d ago	3.0.0.422	—	EOL
2	Jul 24, 2018	Apr 2, 2019	Jul 24, 2021	1781d ago	2.0.0.814	—	EOL

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