Tag: Veeam

Mar012022March 1, 2022March 1, 20221Commentby Thomas Maurer
Veeam Vanguard 2022

Honored as a Veeam Vanguard 2022

Posted in Awards, Thomas Maurer

I feel honored, I just was informed that my 2022 Veeam Vanguard Renewal has been approved, and I got awarded my sixth Veeam Vanguard award. After being a Veeam Vanguard in 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021 I am proud to be part of the Veeam Vanguard community in 2022 again.

The Veeam Vanguard Program is Veeam’s top-level influencer community. This group shares points of view, provides feedback, and is committed to mutual success. Experts in the Vanguard program are a combination of many different disciplines, contribution types and advocacy mechanisms yet are each the best in space regarding technical thought leadership for the technical communities in which Veeam exists.

These individuals have been nominated as Veeam Vanguards. A Veeam Vanguard represents our brand to the highest level in many of the different technology communities in which we engage. These individuals are chosen for their acumen, engagement, and style in their activities on and offline.

Veeam Vanguard

I am looking forward to being part of this community in this virtualization and cloud journey. I also want to thank Veeam, especially the Veeam Vanguard team, it is an honor to be part of the Veeam Vanguard community again.


Nov012021November 1, 2021November 1, 20210Commentby Thomas Maurer
Microsoft Ignite Ask the Experts Protecting Azure Data, Easier than Ever

Microsoft Ignite Ask the Experts: Protecting Azure Data, Easier than Ever

Posted in Events, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Speaking, Thomas Maurer, Virtualization

Backup up data in the cloud and especially in hybrid and multicloud environments is hugely important. Tomorrow at Microsoft Ignite I am happy to let you know that I will be joining Rick Vanover and Karinne Bessette from Veeam to talk about how you can protect your data in Azure and hybrid cloud environments.

Join us at Microsoft Ignite

Ask the Experts: Protecting Azure Data, Easier than Ever

Getting full control of your data in Azure doesn’t have to be hard. In this Ask the Experts Session at Microsoft Ignite, Azure MVP Rick Vanover and Karinne Bessette from Veeam, plus Azure Advocate Thomas Maurer from Microsoft will discuss top tips for having full control of your data in Azure. From backup, recovery, or migration to another region, it’s easier than you think.

Karinne Bessette – Technologist – Veeam
Karinne Bessette is a Technologist at Veeam on the product strategy team. This individual has a strong technical background in network and security. She is well-versed in Office 365 and Azure platforms. Her credentials include Cisco Security (CCNA) and Cisco Routing & Switching (CCNA), CompTIANetwork+, Security +, CompTIA A+, Project +, and Linux Professional Institutes Essentials, Microsoft AZ-900 and AZ-103, Veeam VMCE2019 and VMCE2020, and VMware vExpert2020.
Follow Karinne on Twitter @RinBytes or @Veeam.

Rick Vanover – Sr. Director Product Strategy – Veeam Software
Rick Vanover (MVP) is a Senior Product Strategy Director at Veeam. Rick leads and contributes to a global team to help drive Veeam solutions to the market and bring the latest technology trends to all.

Thomas Maurer – Senior Cloud Advocate – Microsoft
Thomas works as a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft. He engages with the community and customers around the world to share his knowledge and collect feedback to improve the Azure cloud platform. Prior to joining the Azure engineering team (Cloud + AI), Thomas was a Lead Architect and Microsoft MVP, to help architect, implement and promote Microsoft cloud technology.

Veeam Free Azure Backup (Exclusive Offer)

Did you know what Veeam offers you a free Azure Backup for unlimited workloads for 30 days + $250 in Azure credits + 25% off when you buy? Check out their Azure-native backup and recovery, which is built into the same console you know, love and trust when it comes to protecting your on-premises and cloud workloads.

Veeam Azure Free Cloud Backup Offer
Veeam Azure Free Cloud Backup Offer

You can learn more here.


Feb272021February 27, 2021February 28, 20220Commentby Thomas Maurer
Veeam Vanguard 2022

Veeam Vanguard 2021

Posted in Awards

I just found some great news in my inbox. I got informed that my 2021 Veeam Vanguard Renewal has been approved, and I got awarded my fifth Veeam Vanguard award. After being a Veeam Vanguard in 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, I am proud to be part of the Veeam Vanguard community in 2021 again.

The Veeam Vanguard Program is Veeam’s top-level influencer community. This group shares points of view, provides feedback, and is committed to mutual success. Experts in the Vanguard program are a combination of many different disciplines, contribution types and advocacy mechanisms yet are each the best in space regarding technical thought leadership for the technical communities in which Veeam exists.

These individuals have been nominated as Veeam Vanguards. A Veeam Vanguard represents our brand to the highest level in many of the different technology communities in which we engage. These individuals are chosen for their acumen, engagement, and style in their activities on and offline.

Veeam Vanguard

I am looking forward to being part of this community in this virtualization and cloud journey. I also want to thank Veeam, especially the Veeam Vanguard team, it is an honor to be part of the Veeam Vanguard community again.


Mar282020March 28, 2020March 28, 20200Commentby Thomas Maurer
Veeam Vanguard 2022

Veeam Vanguard 2020

Posted in Awards, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Thomas Maurer, Virtualization, Windows Server

Last night I had some great news in my inbox. I got informed that my nomination for Veeam Vanguard 2020 was approved, and I just got awarded with my fourth Veeam Vanguard award. After being a Veeam Vanguard in 2015, 2016 and again in 2019, I am proud to be part of the Veeam Vanguard community in 2020 again.

The Veeam Vanguard Program is Veeam’s top-level influencer community. This group shares points of view, provides feedback and is committed to mutual success. Experts in the Vanguard program are a combination of many different disciplines, contribution types and advocacy mechanisms yet are each the best in space regarding technical thought leadership for the technical communities in which Veeam exist.

These individuals have been nominated as Veeam Vanguards. A Veeam Vanguard represents our brand to the highest level in many of the different technology communities in which we engage. These individuals are chosen for their acumen, engagement and style in their activities on and offline.

I am looking forward to being part of this community in this virtualization and cloud journey. I also want to thank Veeam, it is an honor to be part of the Veeam Vanguard community again.


Oct092019October 9, 2019October 9, 20190Commentby Thomas Maurer
VeeamON Virtual 2019

Experts Lounge at VeeamON Virtual 2019 Conference

Posted in Events, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Speaking, Thomas Maurer, Virtualization, Windows, Windows Server

I am happy to announce that I will be part of this year’s VeeamON Virtual Conference for Cloud Data Management. I will be part of the virtual expert’s lounge during the online event. As a Veeam Vanguard, this is a great opportunity and I am already looking forward to being part of this event. VeeamON Virtual will be on November 20, 2019, and you can find more information here.


Feb162019February 16, 2019February 16, 20190Commentby Thomas Maurer
Veeam Vanguard 2019

Veeam Vanguard 2019

Posted in Microsoft, Virtualization, Windows Server

Beginning of this week I got some fantastic news. I was awarded with my third Veeam Vanguard award. I was on of the first Veeam Vanguards in 2015 and was awarded directly after that in 2016. I am proud to again receive the Veeam Vanguard Award in 2019.

A Veeam Vanguard represents the Veeam brand to the highest level in many of the different technology communities in which Veeam engages. These individuals are chosen for their acumen, engagement and style in their activities on and offline.

I am looking forward to community in this virtualization and cloud journey. I also want to thank Veeam, it is an honor to be part of the Veeam Vanguard community again.


Jun302017June 30, 2017September 1, 20180Commentby Thomas Maurer
Azure Stack Administration and Operation

Interview: Microsoft Azure Stack – An Introduction

Posted in Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft MVP, PowerShell, Virtualization, Windows Server

Back at Experts Live Australia 2017 I had the chance to talk to Veeam’s Senior Technical Evangelist Clint Wyckoff about the upcoming Microsoft Azure Stack Solution.

Veeam’s Senior Technical Evangelist Clint Wyckoff and Thomas Maurer, Cloud Architect at itnetX and Microsoft Cloud & Datacenter MVP discuss the upcoming Microsoft Azure Stack Solution.

If you want to know more about Azure Stack: Check out my blog post: Microsoft Azure Stack – Azure Extension in your Datacenter


Oct312016October 31, 2016September 2, 20180Commentby Thomas Maurer
Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365

Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365

Posted in Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Office 365, PowerShell

Some weeks ago Veeam announced Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 and now you can finally download the Beta of it. To be honest with you the installation is brutally boring and simple, so I will only show you how you quickly can create a new backup job.

First create a new job

Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 New Backup Job

Select a which mailboxes you want to backup

Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 New Backup Job Select Mailboxes

configure schedule and retention and you are ready to go

Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 New Backup Job Schedule

And guest what, with the Veeam Explorer for Microsoft Exchange, you can also restore mails from your Office 365 mailboxes.

Veeam Explorer for Microsoft Exchange

Check out the Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 here.


Apr042016April 4, 2016November 1, 20180Commentby Thomas Maurer
Veeam Vanguard

Veeam Vanguard 2016

Posted in Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Virtualization, Windows Server

Today I had some great news in my inbox. I got awarded with my second Veeam Vanguard award in a row. I was one of the first Veeam Vanguards in 2015 and now I am proud to receive the Veeam Vanguard Award for 2016.

A Veeam Vanguard represents the Veeam brand to the highest level in many of the different technology communities in which Veeam engages. These individuals are chosen for their acumen, engagement and style in their activities on and offline.

Veeam Vanguard 2015


Dec212015December 21, 2015November 1, 20180Commentby Thomas Maurer
Best of Windows Server 2016

Recording: Best of Windows Server 2016 – The New Foundation of Windows

Posted in Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft MVP, PowerShell, Speaking, Virtualization, Windows, Windows Server
Last week I presented in a webinar together with Rick Vanover from Veeam about the Best of Windows Server 2016 – The New Foundation of Windows Server. And now you can watch the recording of that webinar:

Join Veeam for the Best of Windows Server 2016 — The New Foundation of Windows webinar. You’ll be one of the first to know about new, exciting improvements that are coming in Windows Server 2016 and how they’ll improve your day-to-day job.

In this hour-long webinar, Thomas Maurer (Microsoft MVP and Veeam Vanguard) will guide you through the highly anticipated innovations including:

  • Hyper-V 2016 features
  • Nano Server
  • Storage Spaces Direct
  • Storage Replica
  • Windows Server Containers
  • And more!

Enjoy the video:

Watch it now!

Best of Windows Server 2016 – The New Foundation of Windows

Join Veeam® for the Best of Windows Server 2016 — The New Foundation of Windows webinar. You’ll be one of the first to know about new, exciting improvements that are coming in Windows Server 2016 and how they’ll improve your day-to-day job. In this hour-long webinar, Thomas Maurer (Microsoft MVP) will guide you through the highly anticipated innovations including: •Hyper-V 2016 features •Nano Server •Storage Spaces Direct •Storage Replica •Windows Server Containers •And more!



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    Thomas Maurer

    My name is Thomas Maurer. I am a Senior Program Manager & Chief Evangelist for Azure Hybrid at Microsoft. I am part of the Azure engineering team (Cloud + AI) and engage with the community and customers around the world. Opinions are my own.

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