About Veeam Hands‑on Labs

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It is been a while and I am searching for a robust lab for demo/technical hands-on purposes for Veeam products. One of my best friends and a Veeam employee provided me the link to Veeam hands-on labs.

What are Veeam Hands-On Labs?

Veeam Hands-On Labs (HOLs) are interactive, web-based environments allowing you to test-drive Veeam solutions safely and in a controlled setting. Beyond traditional tutorials, these labs provide a real-world simulation of enterprise-grade data protection scenarios.

Why Use Veeam Hands-On Labs?

Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or just starting your journey in data protection, Veeam HOLs offer numerous benefits:

Gain practical experience: Learn by doing, not just watching. HOLs let you experiment with Veeam solutions firsthand, solidifying your understanding of their capabilities.
Explore different scenarios: Each lab focuses on a specific challenge or task, such as ransomware recovery, multi-cloud data management, or application-specific backups. This variety allows you to delve deeper into areas that interest you most.
Validate your knowledge: Apply your theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios and assess your skills in a simulated environment before implementing them in a real-world setting.
Boost your confidence: Completing HOLs instills confidence in your ability to use Veeam solutions effectively to protect your organization’s valuable data.

What to Expect in a Veeam Hands-On Lab?

Each HOL features:

A pre-configured Veeam environment: No need to set up anything yourself. Jump right into the lab and start exploring.
Step-by-step instructions: A detailed guide walks you through each task, ensuring you get the most out of the lab.
Real-world scenarios: Tackle challenges you might encounter in your IT environment, gaining valuable insights into how Veeam solutions can help.
Flexibility: Access the labs anytime, anywhere, from any device with a web browser. Learn at your own pace and convenience.

Available Veeam Hands-On Labs:

There are multiple hands-on labs available now. Like:

Intelligent offsite backups with Veeam Data Platform
Protect and Enhance your Kubernetes applications with Kasten K10 by Veeam
Embrace DevOps with Extensibility and Automation Leveraging Veeam APIs
Ransomware Defense with Immutable Veeam Backups
Test drive Veeam Backup and Replication V12
Getting Started With Veeam-Powered Managed Services
Test Drive Veeam Recovery Scenarios
Safeguard Microsoft 365 data with Veeam
Machine Learning, Terraform, Microsoft Teams BOT & Ransomware clean room with Veeam API
Avoid platform lock-in with Veeam Flexible data recovery

How It Works

Once you register, here’s how the Hands‑On Lab experience will work.

Automatic Provisioning

Veeam will automatically begin provisioning your unique hands-on lab environment as a unique environment, dedicated to you.

Confirmation

Once the lab is ready, you will receive an email within approximately five minutes with the specific log in instructions. Typically, each Veeam hands‑on lab will be available for up to four hours.

Click on the link in your email to get started. Please note that the email will appear to have been sent from “Lab Engine” with a subject title of “Your <lab name> is ready!”. If no email is received within five minutes, please check your spam folder.

Follow Step-By-Step Guide

Upon logging in to the lab interface, you can follow the step‑by‑step guide on the left side of the screen, which will walk you through the lab activities in detail.

Have fun!

The lab is fully self‑contained and isolated, so feel free to explore the full potential without the worry that you might make a mistake or inadvertently affect something else.

You can re‑register anytime you wish to start a new lab.

Getting Started with Veeam Hands-On Labs:

There are two ways to access Veeam HOLs:

Public Veeam Hands-On Labs: Register for free on the Veeam website and gain access to a selection of labs.
Veeam ProPartner Hands-On Labs: Veeam partners and their technical teams have access to an expanded library of labs through the Veeam ProPartner portal.