{"id":70173,"date":"2026-07-02T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T07:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/?p=70173"},"modified":"2026-07-01T11:39:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T09:39:53","slug":"veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released\/","title":{"rendered":"Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8.5 released"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70178 size-full\" title=\"veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-01\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-01.jpg\" alt=\"veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-01\" width=\"602\" height=\"202\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The new <a href=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-3-available\/\">Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365<\/a> v8.5 has been released introducing several new enhancements and optimizations.<\/p>\n<p>If you are already running an existing <strong>v8, v8.1, v8.2, v8.3, or v8.4 deployment<\/strong> of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, a <strong>direct upgrade to v8.5<\/strong> is supported.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What's new\u00a0Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8.5<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Platform &amp; Compatibility Support<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Microsoft Graph permissions<\/strong> - additional Microsoft Graph permissions are required for the backup app registrations in Microsoft Entra ID to support Exchange mailbox protection after EWS retirement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exchange support<\/strong> - Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition is now supported.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SharePoint restores<\/strong> - site permissions and members are now preserved when restoring a site to a different location within the same Microsoft 365 organization via the REST API.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>SharePoint &amp; Object Storage<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Asynchronous processing<\/strong> - accelerated SharePoint backup and object storage repository performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Database Query tuning<\/strong> - optimized internal database queries for massive datasets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Memory &amp; Infrastructure efficiency<\/strong> - reduced memory footprint for repositories holding SharePoint data, and lowered PostgreSQL load for large repositories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Microsoft Exchange<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Faster Backup Windows<\/strong> - reduced Exchange backup job durations by up to 26% for large mailboxes by parallelizing synchronization and repository write operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Large Mailbox handling<\/strong> - improved overall backup performance for mailboxes containing a high volume of emails within a single month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>System &amp; Backend<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stream management<\/strong> - optimized the processing of backup jobs and restore session events to prevent uncontrolled growth of the NATS controller stream.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Upgrade Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 to version 8.5<\/h2>\n<p>From the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veeam.com\/products\/downloads.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Veeam portal<\/a>, download the Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8.5 .ISO file and copy it to the VBO Server.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-70179\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"313\" height=\"294\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>On the VBO Server, right click the downloaded .ISO file and select <strong>Mount<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70180\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-03-600x402.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Access the mounted ISO, right click the <strong>Veeam.Setup.exe<\/strong> file and select <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70181\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-04-600x517.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"517\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>The installer will detect an existing installation, click <strong>Update<\/strong> to proceed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70182\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-05-600x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"467\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to acknowledge the displayed note.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-70183\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"347\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Click<strong> I Accept<\/strong> to accept the EULA.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70184\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-07-600x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"467\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>A valid license should already\u00a0be installed. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70185\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-08-600x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"467\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>System Configuration Check<\/strong> is performed to detected possible issues. If any issues are found, address the recommendations first, then click <strong>Next<\/strong> to proceed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70186\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-09-600x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"467\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>The new <a href=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-test-backup-pt-3\/\">Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365<\/a> v8.5 <strong>requires new application permissions<\/strong> to connect to Microsoft 365.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70187\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-10-600x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"467\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Login to your <a href=\"https:\/\/entra.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Entra ID<\/a> and <strong>add the required permissions<\/strong> to the configured application. Select the <strong>type of permissions<\/strong> to configure (<strong>Delegated<\/strong> and <strong>Application<\/strong> permissions), select the specific permissions to assign from the list, and then click <strong>Add permissions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70188\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-11-600x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"636\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Once all required permissions have been selected, click <strong>Grant admin consent for <em>OrganizationName<\/em><\/strong> then click <strong>Yes<\/strong> to confirm.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70189\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-12-600x310.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"310\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Go back to Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8.5 wizard and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70190\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-13-600x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"467\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Install<\/strong> to install the update.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70191\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-14-600x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"467\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>The update is now being installed on the system.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70192\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-15-600x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"467\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>After a few minutes, the installation will be complete. Click <strong>Finish<\/strong> to close the wizard.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70193\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-16-600x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"467\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Access the console<\/h4>\n<p>Login to the Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8.5 console by entering your credentials, then click <strong>Connect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-70194\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"490\" height=\"386\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to acknowledge the warning.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-70195\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"268\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Upgrade Proxies<\/h4>\n<p>Go to <strong>Backup Infrastructure<\/strong> area and select <strong>Out of Date<\/strong> under <strong>Backup Proxies<\/strong>. Right click the Proxies you want to upgrade and select <strong>Upgrade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70196\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-19-600x368.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"368\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Select the out-of-date Proxies and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70197\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-20-600x474.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"474\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Type the <strong>Account<\/strong> name and click <strong>Advanced<\/strong>. Select <strong>Elevate specified account to root<\/strong> and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70198\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-21-600x474.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"474\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Enter the <strong>Password<\/strong>, then click <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70199\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-22-600x474.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"474\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>The selected Proxies are now being updated.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-70200\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"173\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>When the operation is complete, click <strong>OK<\/strong> close the window.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70201\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-24-600x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Right click the upgraded Proxies and select <strong>Rescan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70202\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-25-600x367.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"367\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>All Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 components are now <strong>upgraded to version 8.5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70203\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-26-600x367.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"367\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Following the installation, the new <strong>build number will be 8.5.0.1014 P20260622<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-70204\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8-5-released-27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"310\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Additional info about Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8.5 can be found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.veeam.com\/rn\/veeam_backup_m365_8_5_release_notes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Release Noes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"signature\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/firma.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8.5 has been released introducing several new enhancements and optimizations. 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