Here is a quick list of things required when using Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure that you should take note when doing sizing & costing
1. Veeam Backup for Azure Virtual Appliance
Role: to manage backup on Microsoft Azure
Qty : 1
Recommended VM Size:
Standard_B2 with 2 CPU and 4GB RAM or
Standard_B2ms with 2 CPU and 8 GB RAM
2. Worker Instance
Qty : from 1 to N
Role: will provision and terminate on demand when backup to object storage & recovery. Able to scale worker till N (maximum based on Azure account limit)
Recommended VM Size:
Standard_F2s_v2 with 2 CPUs and 4 GB RAM for standard backup
Standard_E2_v4 with 2 CPUs and 16 GB RAM for archived backup.
Refer to https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbazure/guide/architecture_overview.html?ver=30#worker_instances
3. Snapshot
for short term retention backup
4. Object Storage (Azure Blob storage)
for long term retention backup
Support: Hot, Cool, Archive
5. Network Traffic
If protected Azure workload and target storage reside in different region
6. Transaction
The cost of making API request to Microsoft Azure during data protection operation & tome that worker were active
Tool: Microsoft Azure Pricing Calculator
URL: shorturl.at/tCGPT
