Veeam Backup & Replication 6.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Veeam Backup & Replication 6.5 reached end of life on —. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Veeam Backup & Replication release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Oct 2012 | — |
| End of life | — | years ago |
| Latest release | 6.5.0.144 · 29 Apr 2013 | final |
Where to go from 6.5
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 6.5 still safe to use?
Veeam Backup & Replication 6.5 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 6.5?
Yes — the final release (6.5.0.144) 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 6.5 to?
Upgrade to Veeam Backup & Replication 13, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Nov 2028).