NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.1 Beta 2 Program Terms & Conditions

In seeking to improve NAKIVO Backup & Replication with every new version, NAKIVO relies on quality feedback from industry professionals. Try the software in your own environment and send your feedback to us. Participants of the v11.1 Beta 2 Program can receive up to three Amazon eGift Cards.

By participating in this v11.1 Beta 2 Program (the “Program”), you hereby agree to abide by General Program Terms & Conditions (the “Terms”) available at www.nakivo.com/resources/releases/general-beta-terms/ and NAKIVO Privacy Policy available at https://www.nakivo.com/support/privacy-policy/ (the “Privacy Policy”). If you do not agree with the Terms, do not participate in the Program.

1. PROGRAM DURATION

Program end date: August 27 th 2025

2. ELIGIBLE PRODUCTS

The following product is eligible for the Program: NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.1 Beta 2.

3. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS

Anyone aged 18 or over is eligible to participate in the Program. A single employee or representative per company may be eligible. Eligibility will be determined by NAKIVO at its sole discretion.

4. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

To obtain the Amazon eGift Cards:

Test 1: Cloud Backup with Network Interruption

What we’re testing: How NAKIVO Backup & Replication handles backup interruptions when your internet connection drops.

1.Deploy a cloud repository: Create a cloud backup repository in any of the supported cloud storage platform:

• Amazon S3
• Wasabi
• Azure Blob
• Backblaze B2
• S3-compatible storage

2.Create a backup job: Create at least one new backup job for any of the following platforms:

a. Microsoft 365

b. VMware vSphere

c. Proxmox VE

d. Nutanix AHV

e. Microsoft Hyper-V

f. Physical machine (Windows or Linux)

g. Network share (SMB or NFS)

In the Destination step of the backup job wizard, select the cloud repository you created earlier.

3.Run backups: Run the initial backup job in order to create your first backup. Add or change data in the source object and then run the backup job again to create an additional incremental recovery point.

4.Add test data: Add or change data in the source object in the backup job once more.

5.Test network interruption: Run the backup job again manually in the Full synthetic backup mode. During the data transfer stage of the backup job, disconnect the machine that hosts NAKIVO Backup & Replication from the network.

To see if the job is in the data transfer stage, go to Data Protection > Job overview. Click on the job and observe the Transferred Raw Data widget. When the data transfer starts, disconnect the machine from the network.

6.Reconnect and retry: After completing Step 5, the backup job will fail. You will see a message: [source object] cannot be processed. Time spent: [duration]. NAKIVO Backup & Replication will wait 15 minutes before automatically rerunning the job.

Once you see the message in the Events widget on the Overview dashboard, you need to reconnect NAKIVO Backup & Replication to the network.

7.Wait for completion: Let the job rerun finish successfully.

8.Test recovery: Create and run a recovery job using the latest recovery point.

9.Verify results: Check that your recovered machines/files/objects are recoverable and contain all the changes made before the interrupted backup run.

Test 2: vSphere 9 Compatibility

What we’re testing: Making sure NAKIVO Backup & Replication works smoothly with the latest VMware vSphere version.

1.Discover your environment: Add your VMware vSphere 9 environment (vCenter Server or standalone ESXi host) to the NAKIVO Backup & Replication Inventory.

2.Create new jobs: Create one backup job and one replication job. Each job should include at least 2 virtual machines (VMs).

3.Run the jobs: Run each job twice:

• The first run to create the initial recovery point
• The second run creates an incremental recovery point

Make sure that Changed Block Tracking is enabled for each job before running it.

4.Create recovery jobs:

• For the backup job, create a Full VM Recovery job.
• For the replica, create a Failover job.

5.Test recovery: Run the two jobs: Full VM Recovery and Failover. Wait for the jobs to complete successfully.

6.Verify functionality: Confirm that the recovered and failed-over VMs:

• boot successfully
• Contain the expected data and configuration

(Optional) Test special configurations: If available, include VMs with unique configurations (for example, special hardware settings, large disks, snapshots) in your tests.

Test 3: Microsoft 365 Backup and Recovery

What we’re testing: Backing up and restoring Microsoft 365 data.

1.Add Microsoft 365 account: Connect your Microsoft 365 account to the NAKIVO Backup & Replication Inventory and ensure all required permissions are granted.

2.Deploy a cloud repository: Create a cloud backup repository in Amazon S3 or Azure Blob.

3.Create backup job to the cloud repository: Use the Microsoft 365 Backup Job Wizard to select the specific data types you want to protect:

• Exchange Online mailboxes
• OneDrive for Business user drives
• SharePoint Online sites
• Microsoft Teams

3.Run initial backup: Start your first Microsoft 365 backup job. Confirm that the backup completes successfully without errors.

4.Run additional backups: Perform 2 more backup runs: one incremental backup and one full synthetic backup. Verify each completes successfully.

5.Test recovery: Create a Microsoft 365 recovery job. Use the most recent backup as the source. Restore data to the original location or an alternate account.

6.Verify recovery: Verify that all selected items were restored correctly. Validate access and integrity of restored data (emails, files, teams, etc.)

7.Performance feedback: Measure and record:

• Backup duration
• Recovery duration
• Any performance issues or observations

Share your experience (speed, ease of use, reliability).

Important: Use your business email for all stages of the beta test. For more information, refer to the Beta Program Terms & Conditions. If you have any questions, contact the NAKIVO Support Team.

5. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS

• Participation in the Program is limited to one employee or authorized representative of a company.
• You must use your business email address to download the Eligible Product, send the support bundle, and complete the survey.
• You must submit the support bundle before the Program end date.
• You must fill out the survey before the Program end date.
• All questions in the survey must be answered.
• The information provided in the survey must be correct and accurate.
• You agree that a NAKIVO representative may contact you in order to clarify the information provided in the survey.

6. eGIFT CARDS

• Depending on the region, Eligible Participants may receive a $50 Amazon eGift Card or equivalent value €40 Amazon eGift Card, or a £35 Amazon eGift Card for testing vSphere 9 Compatibility. Additionally, participants who complete the extra tests may receive a second and third $30 Amazon eGift Card (or equivalent in your currency) for each testing option.
• Each Eligible Participant may receive up to three Amazon eGift Cards.
• Amazon eGift Card(s) shall be sent to Eligible Participants who have completed all Program Requirements within two weeks from the Program End Date.
• The number of Amazon eGift Cards available for this Program is limited to 100.

7. Information submitted

You hereby grant NAKIVO and its affiliates an irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual license to use your survey responses in connection with improving, marketing, and/or selling NAKIVO’s products. Except as otherwise set forth herein, use of the information submitted in the Survey is governed by NAKIVO’s Privacy Policy.

8. MISCELLANEOUS

In addition to the Terms, by participating in the Program, you agree that:

• NAKIVO is not responsible for: registration errors, lost, late, or misdirected entries, or telecommunication or computer hardware or software failures in connection with your participation.
• NAKIVO reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Program, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures or any factor beyond NAKIVO reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Program, as determined by NAKIVO. NAKIVO further reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process or the administration of the Program.
• NAKIVO reserves the right of refusal of any claim that, in the sole judgment of NAKIVO, does not meet the requirements or specifications outlined herein for Program eligibility and participation.
• NAKIVO makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, in fact, or in law, relative to the Survey, or the use of the Amazon eGift Card including, without limitation, quality, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
• Participants are solely responsible for any costs, expenses, taxes, and customs fees due in connection with the Amazon eGift Card, its delivery, and its use.
• NAKIVO expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to the results of any of its marketing plans or programs.
• This Program cannot be combined or cumulated with any other NAKIVO offers, promotions, campaigns, or sales programs if otherwise is not determined by NAKIVO.
• The Program is subject to applicable laws and regulations and void where prohibited.
• The offer is limited to four requests for Amazon eGift Cards per Eligible Participant (including its affiliates as defined in the Terms).
• NAKIVO reserves the sole right to revise or cancel the Program at any time, for any reason, and without further notice.
• The Program is available worldwide.

9. DISCLAIMER

Amazon.com is not a sponsor of this Program. Except as required by law, Amazon.com Gift Cards cannot be transferred for value or redeemed for cash. Gift Cards may be used only for purchases of eligible goods on Amazon.com or certain of its affiliated websites. For complete terms and conditions, see www.amazon.com.