Veeam Powered Network (PN) v2: Enhanced Remote Site Configuration and Deployment Options

Last month, Veeam PN v2 was released and is now available for download and install from the Azure Marketplace. This updated version brings enhanced remote site configuration and deployment options, as well as a new feature that replaces OpenVPN with WireGuard for site-to-site connectivity. In this blog post, we will explore the updated use cases for Veeam PN v2 and provide a quick deployment video for those looking to get started quickly.

Use Cases for Veeam Powered Network (PN) v2

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Veeam PN was initially released as part of Direct Recovery to Azure, and the initial release included several use cases such as:

* Remote site connectivity using OpenVPN

* Site-to-site connectivity for branch offices or remote sites

* Disaster recovery and business continuity for critical applications

With the addition of WireGuard replacing OpenVPN, the list of use cases will be expanded to include:

* Improved security with WireGuard’s end-to-end encryption and perfect forward secrecy

* Faster site-to-site connectivity with WireGuard’s faster connection speeds

* Simplified configuration and management with Veeam PN’s intuitive web interface

Quick Deployment Video for Veeam Powered Network (PN) v2

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For those looking to get started quickly, we have created a quick deployment video that shows how to deploy Veeam PN v2 from the Azure Marketplace. The video covers the following steps:

1. Create an Azure subscription and resource group

2. Deploy Veeam PN v2 from the Azure Marketplace

3. Configure the Hub and Spoke topology

4. Connect remote sites using WireGuard or OpenVPN

5. Verify connectivity and test the disaster recovery scenario

Reference: For those who prefer a more step-by-step guide, you can reference this post from v1. The process is essentially the same, with the main difference being the use of WireGuard instead of OpenVPN for site-to-site connectivity.

Challenges and Considerations for Veeam Powered Network (PN) v2

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One of the challenges that we introduced by shifting over to WireGuard is that there is no direct upgrade path from v1 to v2. With that, there needs to be a side-by-side stand-up of v2 and v1 to enable a configuration migration. This process is currently manual, but Veeam is working on providing an automated upgrade path in the future.

In conclusion, Veeam PN v2 offers enhanced remote site configuration and deployment options, as well as improved security with WireGuard’s end-to-end encryption and perfect forward secrecy. With the updated use cases and quick deployment video, you can easily get started with Veeam PN v2 and take advantage of its many benefits for your organization’s disaster recovery and business continuity needs.