Object First
Object First is an immutable storage solution purpose-built to protect backups from ransomware. Ideal for Veeam environments, it offers security by design that keeps data intact and available at all times. Quick to deploy, simple to run and built to protect from the outset, Object First is a practical answer to the growing need to shield company backups from advanced threats.
Object First at a glance
Native immutability, no compromises
Object First was built to deliver immutable storage that works out of the box. Every backup written to the system is protected from unauthorised modification and deletion for the whole configured period. That protection does not rest on software workarounds or complex configuration, but on an architecture designed to make data unalterable at its root. It is the first line of defence against ransomware that targets the backups themselves.
High performance, operational straight away
Object First is built for high performance on both write and restore, thanks to dedicated hardware and high-performance SSDs handling the metadata. The system is ready to use from first boot: no advanced configuration, tuning or virtualised environment is required. You can start protecting data less than 30 minutes after unboxing.
Security by design and ransomware protection
Security is built into the architecture: Object First exposes no administration ports to the internet, allows no SSH access and permits no third-party software to be installed. The attack surface is kept to a minimum and the system operates as a black box designed to protect data, not to expose it. In the event of an attack, backups remain intact, available and unmodifiable.
Seamless integration with Veeam
The solution is optimised to integrate natively with Veeam Backup & Replication, with no need for gateways, proxies or virtual appliances. Configuration is simple and takes only a few steps: Veeam detects Object First as a compatible object repository, allowing immutable backups to be written directly. The result is maximum efficiency and a smooth, consistent user experience.
Simple for IT teams to run
Day-to-day management needs no specialist skills: the interface is intuitive and built for IT teams that want effective solutions without the complexity. No operating system to patch, no manual updates, no extra console to learn. Everything is designed to keep the management effort to a minimum and stay stable over time.
Scalable deployment for environments of any size
Available as ready-to-use appliances, Object First can be installed on premises in environments of any size, from small businesses through to enterprise infrastructure. Each node offers scalable capacity from 20 TB upwards, with room to expand as backup volumes grow. The flexibility of the model makes it easy to fit mixed environments with no hidden costs and no lock-in.
Object First features
Object First is an immutable object storage solution, designed specifically to answer one critical need: keeping backups resilient in a world increasingly exposed to cyber threats. The appliance is physical, installed on site, and combines security, simplicity and performance in a single product.
Its distinguishing features include:
- Object storage with guaranteed immutability: every object is written once and cannot be modified until the end of the defined retention period.
- Native S3 support: being S3-compatible, it integrates easily with Veeam and potentially with other backup software that supports the protocol.
- Built-in hardware and firmware protection: the appliance is locked down at system level to prevent tampering, keeping it consistent and secure at all times.
- Optimised RTO and RPO: restore speed is designed to keep operational disruption to a minimum in the event of a disaster, letting companies get going again quickly on backups they can trust.
- Centralised, simpler management: the web interface lets you monitor capacity, volume status, retention policy and usage, with no external software required.
- Automatic updates and zero-touch management: updates are applied without manual intervention, reducing exposure to vulnerabilities and simplifying compliance.
How we put it into service
Aesir builds Object First into its backup and disaster recovery architectures to deliver protection that is genuinely effective and lasting. We offer the solution both for purchase and as a service, as part of security or IT modernisation projects, alongside Veeam software, off-site backup and geographic replication. For companies that want to be ready for increasingly sophisticated threats, Object First is one of the smartest and most pragmatic choices available today.
Object First is part of Cloud and infrastructure. See also the Aesir method, the case studies and how our support works.
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