Sync Isn't Save: Why You Still Need Entra ID Backups For Hybrid Environments
Veeam, Friday, June 20th, 2025
Microsoft Entra ID is no stranger to organizations across the globe. In fact, many organizations rely upon Entra ID without even realizing it. As with anything that stores data, that data needs to be protected from threats and accidents, sometimes purely for compliance reasons.
Veeam first introduced backup capabilities for Entra ID last December, and earlier this year, Entra ID debuted on Veeam Data Cloud. Throughout all of this, we've heard many stories from customers, whether it be time saved via quick restores, malicious activity uncovered through point in time comparisons, or money saved by removing the need to store audit logs in expensive SIEM systems.
There is, however, one pervasive myth that keeps resurfacing: If I am syncing to Active Directory, I don't need to backup Entra ID.
Let's break down the most common talking points for this myth and see if they hold any weight. (Spoiler alert: They don't).