What's new in Backup Exec 21.4

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
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Item Description
OpenStorage Object Lock Customers can now create Write Once, Read Many (WORM) enabled backup sets for DataDomain storage.
S3 Object Lock Customers can now create Write Once, Read Many (WORM) enabled backup sets on Amazon S3 cloud storage configured with Backup Exec cloud deduplication.
Backup Exec Agent for VMware improvements Backup Exec Agent for VMware users get significant backup job performance improvements for virtual machines.
Improvements in backup to deduplication storage Backup Exec users get improvement in mount time of media during backup to deduplication storage folder.
Instance-based Licensing v3 The Instance-based licensing model in Backup Exec is enhanced to include enforcement of the licenses. For more information about the Enforcement state, refer to the Backup Exec Administrator's Guide .
Support for new cloud storage regions Backup Exec users benefit from cloud storage choices through support for the following cloud storage region, enabling greater flexibility and economy\:
- Google: Delhi
- Google: Melbourne
- Google: Toronto
Review the Backup Exec Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) for supported cloud storage regions. You can find the HCL at the following URL:
http://www.veritas.com/docs/000017788