Veeam Backup & Replication 5.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Veeam Backup & Replication 5.0 is past end of life. The vendor has not published a dated end-of-support announcement for this branch; newer branches have documented dates that are already past.
Recommended action: upgrade to Veeam Backup & Replication 13.Support timeline
Official dates from the Veeam Backup & Replication release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Aug 2010 | — |
| End of life | — | years ago |
| Latest release | 5.0.2.230 · 11 Apr 2011 | final |
Where to go from 5.0
Recommended target: Veeam Backup & Replication 13 (supported until 1 Nov 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Veeam Backup & Replication 13 (latest release 13.1.0.411).
Frequently asked questions
Is Veeam Backup & Replication 5.0 still safe to use?
Veeam Backup & Replication 5.0 reached end of life on —, 0 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Veeam Backup & Replication 5.0?
Yes — the final release (5.0.2.230) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Veeam Backup & Replication 5.0 to?
Upgrade to Veeam Backup & Replication 13, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Nov 2028).