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Rick Vanover

@rickatron.bsky.social
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RICKATRON. I work at Veeam in the Office of the CTO ► Backup, vSphere, Hyper-V, Windows Server, Azure, AWS + more. Father, Husband. Work in Progress. Based in Central Ohio, USA.

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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 29/08/2026
A new Veeam Community recap is up! @rickatron.bsky.social and Madi walk through this week’s top content — V13.1 upgrade, Veeam ONE billing, and CDP decisions. Grab a coffee and watch now: bit.ly/4cMpImO
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 28/08/2026
Missed this week’s Tech Bites? Catch the replay on YouTube and join @rickatron.bsky.social and Ian Engelbrecht as they take a closer look at Veeam Intelligence and how it can transform your backups. bit.ly/4qG9fq1
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Verge.IO support for Veeam Backup & Replication - I like what they are doing here... www.verge.io/blog/vmwaree...
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Beyond the VMware Exit Consolidate Every Platform onto VergeOS with Veeam
Consolidate onto VergeOS with Veeam. One restore job moves workloads from vSphere, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, and physical servers.
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Have you heard of the LTO Show? Tape lovers did you know there is a whole show for you? I had the opportunity to be a guest on this show - check it out: m.youtube.com/watch?v=O6ZK...
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The LTO Show - Veeam Product Strategy VP Rick Vanover
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 25/07/2026
Need something to binge this weekend? Add the Veeam Community recap to your watch list! Join @rickatron.bsky.social and Madi for a look at this week’s best content — migration simplified, resilience, RC4 deprecation, and more. bit.ly/4pEmO8P
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 18/07/2026
Ready for your weekly Veeam Community recap? From future-proofing Veeam and configuration restore to resilience first, @rickatron.bsky.social and Madi share a look at everything you might have missed. Watch now: bit.ly/4wIh4NI
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 15/06/2026
Before #HPEDiscover 2026 gets into full swing, hit play. Listen now to Wake Up by Veeam — HPE's Jan De Clercq joins @rickatron.bsky.social for a sharp discussion around data sovereignty and the resiliency gap. Watch season 2 episode 8: youtu.be/uid_DIYKM_Y
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Ian Rapoport @rapsheet.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The NFL’s 2026 International slate
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 09/05/2026
Looking for something to watch this week? Catch up on everything you missed this week over in the Veeam Community. @rickatron.bsky.social and Madalina share a look at what’s new — human outage, proxy strategy, and more. bit.ly/48TpUPo
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 18/04/2026
Catch up on everything that’s been happening over on the Veeam Community. Join Madalina Cristil and @rickatron.bsky.social as they recap the past week’s content: authentication deep dive, tape recovery, and more. bit.ly/4tja7Bx
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Tech Field Day @techfieldday.com · 04/04/2026
New Video Veeam in 2026 with Rick Vanover ▶️ 👉 buff.ly/mYSqPLM @TechFieldDay.com @NetworkingNerd.net @Veeam.com #TFDx #RSAC2026 #Cybersecurity #CyberResilience
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Veeam in 2026 with Rick Vanover
In this presentation, Rick Vanover reintroduces Veeam as a global leader that has evolved far beyond its origins in virtual backup. Now clearing over $2 billion in revenue with a workforce of 6,000…
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 27/03/2026
Still thinking about #RSAC? @rickatron.bsky.social, Emilee Tellez & @explosive.cloud pulled together the biggest takeaways from the show in yesterday’s Tech Bites — resilience, trusted AI, and more! Watch the replay now >> bit.ly/3NsiyLi
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Veeam is live at Tech Field Day Extra from #RSAC #TFDX 2026https://techfieldday.com/
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 21/03/2026
Backup integrity, hardened appliances, storage comparisons, this week’s top reads are in. @rickatron.bsky.social & Madalina share a closer look in the latest Veeam Community Recap. Check it out! bit.ly/4cUKEZQ
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 14/03/2026
Fresh reads for your weekend: @rickatron.bsky.social shares a look at what’s buzzing in the Veeam Community — Microsoft Defender, Hyper-V, HPE VM Essentials, and more. bit.ly/4bedFwU
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 27/02/2026
It doesn't matter who does the damage — natural disaster, cyber attack, or AI agent. Veeam has your back. This week's Tech Bites with @rickatron.bsky.social & Emilee Tellez was all about Agent Commander & how it can help you detect, protect, & undo AI. Watch now: bit.ly/4sfCv6B
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 21/02/2026
Episode 250 of the Veeam Community Recap is here! @rickatron.bsky.social and Madi Cristil share smart VSS tips, explore hidden features in Veeam Data Platform v13, and make sense of VBEM. Watch now >> bit.ly/4tIC32t
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 14/02/2026
What’s been happening over at Veeam Community? @rickatron.bsky.social and Madalina share what’s new: Veeam Backup & Replication integration for Home Assistant, Scenario Builder, and more. Watch now >> bit.ly/4kxA5NU
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Was a great event. Thank you for the opportunity.
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
I am with the Veeam Community at MC2MC in Antwerp! If you're a Veeam user, learn more about the community here: community.veeam.com community.veeam.com
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Join the conversation | Veeam Community Resource Hub
Grow your Veeam skills, get access to unique content, share your experiences and become a Veeam Legend!
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 04/02/2026
🏗️ Built to defend. Designed to recover. Powered by AI. @rickatron.bsky.social shares a look at what’s new in Veeam Data Platform. See how our latest release takes resilience to the next level. 🔗 bit.ly/4qka9Xj
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 31/01/2026
What’s new across the Veeam Community this week? 💚
@rickatron.bsky.social and Madi break down the latest — V13 PowerShell + Tape, the Veeam Plug‑in for HPE, and a few other gems you’ll want to see. Take a look 👇 bit.ly/4a7hrYH
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v13 PowerShell + Tape, Veeam Plug-in for HPE, VSA HA | Veeam Community Resource Hub
Happy Friday and welcome to episode 248 of the Veeam Community Recap. This week ​@Madi.Cristil and El Rickatron are in normal circumstances! You can watch this week’s episode here:Featured Contentvia ...
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 24/01/2026
The latest Veeam Community recap is live! 🎥 @rickatron.bsky.social and Madi break down what’s new — V13 upgrade, SSH updates, immutable backups, and VSA 13.0.1 for Hyper‑V 2025. Catch up and stay sharp. Watch here: bit.ly/4abq9pR
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v13 Upgrade, SSH, Immutable Backups and VSA 13.0.1 on Hyper-V 2025 | Veeam Community Resource Hub
I can’t believe it! Back in normal circumstances! We have a great selection of content this week from ​@Madi.Cristil - you can watch this week’s episode here:Featured Contentvia ​@Michael Melter via ​...
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Max Mortillaro @maxmortillaro.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Pleased to be with @arjantim.bsky.social at #A3TechLive in London today for @osmiumdatagroup.bsky.social We'll hear from @veeam.com @hammerspace.com Keepit and Solidigm. Really happy to see friends here such as @chris-mellor.bsky.social Andrea Mauro @rickatron.bsky.social Michael Cade & more!
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 19/11/2025
Next-level resilience starts here. 🚀 Explore what’s new in the Veeam Data Platform with @rickatron.bsky.social: a flexible software appliance, built-in Gen AI, enhanced security, freedom from lock-in, and more. More details: bit.ly/3LFU7bZ
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
I saw a lady in an outfit that 100% looked like a Star Wars Jawa. She had no clue, but I felt like I saw a celeb.
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 28/10/2025
Get ready for the #VeeamON Global Launch Virtual Event! 🎉 The latest updates across the portfolio. Top IT & Security leaders. Recovery strategies that work when it matters most. Join @rickatron.bsky.social and team for this must-watch event: bit.ly/3Wtj9x1
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 26/08/2025
Synthetic data can be a game-changer for nondisruptive testing and analytics, explains @rickatron.bsky.social. This approach offers extra assurance that critical data is threat-free, recoverable, and ready to power business analytics. More on @forbes.com >> vee.am/hhL6Hwq
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Using Synthetic Data? Consider 19 Pros And Cons From Tech Leaders
Companies become so good at generating perfect fake customers that they stop talking to real ones. The models work great until they meet actual humans.
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Excited to share the latest Coveware by Veeam Q2 2025 Ransomware Report highlighting record ransom payments, surge in social engineering attacks & why data resilience is more critical than ever. Read the key findings and learn how to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. bit.ly/4oyGQkk #Ransomware
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Coveware by Veeam Reveals Q2 2025 Ransomware Surge: Social Engineering and Data Exfiltration Drive Record Payouts
Spike in Targeted Attacks Highlights Critical Role of Data Resilience in Current Ransomware Landscape
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Backups a key part if a cyber resilience plan? 💯 My PoV here: www.dataversity.net/how-to-turn-...
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How to Turn Your Backup Strategy into a Cyber Resilience Plan - DATAVERSITY
Organizations are on the path to cyber resilience by developing response playbooks, investing in backup tools, and building awareness.
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 28/05/2025
Tune in now! 🔴 #Veeam’s @rickatron.bsky.social and Emilee Tellez are presenting now at #XFD13 >> bit.ly/4mBLEUU @techfieldday.com
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Security Field Day 13 - Tech Field Day
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Unpopular business travel opinion regarding lounge overcrowding. I went in one, did a lap and walked right out as I could not find a seat. Instead, I went to a restaurant at the airport and this is better. Am I wrong?
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
#VeeamON2025 was lit but next week is #RSAC -> Same stories from San Diego, just taking it to San Franciso. Yes I spelled it wrong on purpose San FranCISO :) Catch me if you can.
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
New Rickatron Blog: Recap of VeeamON 2025 announcements and previews: www.veeam.com/blog/veeamon...
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VeeamON 2025 Highlights: Key Announcements & Innovations
Explore the top announcements from VeeamON 2025, including new data resilience models, ransomware insights, and exciting partnerships for 2025.
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
VeeamON demos today on the mainstage. Lets go!!
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 22/04/2025
🎬 Lights, camera, action! Not in San Diego for #VeeamON? No worries! Join @rickatron.bsky.social on an exclusive venue tour. Get excited 🎉 and sign up for the online experience to stay in the loop and catch all the highlights >> vee.am/sGbwZwq
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 18/04/2025
#VeeamON 2025 is on the horizon! 🔍 What are you most excited for? @rickatron.bsky.social and Kirsten Stoner shared an exclusive preview during VeeamON Today, powered by Object First, with the fan-favorite Steal-A-Slide segment. Catch the replay on YouTube: vee.am/MvX1Jwq
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Fun stuff in Fun places. AI, the Edge and more. CHEKKITOUT!
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
This week's Veeam recap is up. Hard to pick a favorite, bit I like MFA for veeam dotcom accounts! community.veeam.com/news-56/icon...
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Icons, VBR in Sophos Central, SureBackup and Homelabs | Veeam Community Resource Hub
This week Rickatron and ​@Madi.Cristil switched it up, we recorded before the trip - and yet still found a way to break the rule. Watch this week’s episode here: Featured Contentvia ​@AndrePulia via ​...
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 07/04/2025
“There's no such thing as failing a disaster recovery test. You found out ahead of time that the parachute didn't open. That is not failure.” Veeam’s @backupdave.bsky.social & @rickatron.bsky.social explain why proper preparation is critical when disaster strikes. @theregister.com vee.am/c9HKZwq
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When disaster hits, preparation prevents poor performance
: It's going to happen to you one day, so get your ducks in a row
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vijay @vijay.io · 05/04/2025
can't we just have one normal week
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 04/04/2025
🚨 You know the drill: @rickatron.bsky.social and Madi Cristil share the latest Veeam Community happenings — Power Automate, Linux Hardened Repository, PowerShell, performance tests, and more — in this week’s recap. ➡️ Watch now: vee.am/QWuiZwq
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Mark Russinovich @markrussinovich.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
I had the opportunity to contribute to Security Journal [UK] on why C-Suites need to lead the charge with data resilience in mind. (Translation, Digital Transformation is real, can't do anything without out being resilient) -> Check it out! digital.securityjournaluk.com/html5/reader...
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Security Journal UK
Security Journal UK - Security Journal UK - Issue 51/April 2025
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Tom Murphy @tpemurphy.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Did you know today is World Backup Day. As @rickatron.bsky.social says: “Think about backup as an outcome, rather than an infrastructure." www.itbrew.com/stories/2025...
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World Backup Day a time to reflect on data needs
“Think about backup as an outcome, rather than an infrastructure,” Veeam Senior Director of Product Strategy Rick Vanover tells IT Brew.
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Love the live mics in the UFL. Did you hear that from Mich @ Mem LOL? @profootballtalk.bsky.social
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Veeam Software @veeam.com · 21/03/2025
Data protection, CPU ready, database updates, and more. 🛡️You know the drill… It’s time for the weekly Veeam Community recap with @rickatron.bsky.social & Madi Cristil. 🛋️ Get comfy and watch now >> vee.am/KrNbKwq
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Busy time of year for me (VeeamON, analyst matters, etc.) but in April one of my favorite events is up... Atlantic Security Conference in Halifax, NS Canada. This is a very authentic security community. Happy to speak and also be a sponsor for this one! EXCITED! www.atlseccon.com
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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Pretty neat that every time I update any Apple device now, they turn Apple Intelligence back on, and then I have to manually turn it off.
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Rick Vanover @rickatron.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
@profootballtalk.bsky.social Excited for the 2025 season but recognize the player comp situation.
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