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Everything You Need for
VMware Backup and Recovery
Advanced Virtual Machine Backup
Agentless backups using VMware’s native snapshot technology and advanced integrations for more efficient and reliable data protection.
Fast Backup
The NAKIVO backup software for VMware relies on native VMware Changed Block Tracking (CBT) for faster tracking and of changed data blocks during incremental, application-consistent backups.
Consistent Backup Data
Enable application-aware mode to ensure that backup data for different apps (Microsoft Exchange Server, Active Directory, SQL Server, etc.) and databases is transactionally consistent and can be recovered swiftly.
Multiple Backup Destinations
Eliminate a single point of failure by sending VMware backups to cloud storage (Amazon S3, Wasabi, Azure Blob, Backblaze B2) and other S3-compatible storage platforms, other offsite targets and tape.
Instant Backup Verification
Verify that VMware vSphere backups are valid and usable for recovery operations by setting up automated and instant verification.
Built-in Replication
Create replicas from source VMs or from backups to ensure better availability and operational continuity in case of failures.
Ensure Ransomware Resilience
Multiple anti-ransomware protection measures to strengthen resilience and ensure successful recoveries after incidents.
Immutable Backups
Send backups to ransomware-proof immutable repositories whether in local storage, in public clouds or on S3-compatible storage platforms.
Backup Malware Scan
Scan backup data for malware before proceeding with recovery to ensure clean recoveries and prevent a ransomware infection from spreading to your production environment.
Air-Gapped Backups
Use detachable media including tape and keep them offline to create air-gapped backups that are protected from ransomware and other malware.
Instant Recovery for Near-Zero RTOs and RPOs
Achieve the lowest objectives with instant recovery options with instant operational and disaster recovery options.
Instant Granular Recovery
Restore individual files and application objects with all permissions to their original location or to a new machine.
Flash VM Boot
Instantly boot full VMs ready for use from VMware backups to resume your operations within minutes and completely restore the VMs to production if needed.
Cross-Platform VM Recovery
Recover VMs between different virtualization platforms: restore Microsoft Hyper-V VMs as VMware vSphere VMs and vice versa.
Physical-to-Virtual Recovery
Instantly boot physical Windows and Linux machines from backups as VMware vSphere VMs with no downtime. Restore VMs to your production environment for permanent use.
Automated Failover
Use VMware VM replicas to easily automate failover operations and instantly restore your VMs at a different location to meet the strictest recovery objectives.
Seamless Performance and Automation
Shorter backup windows, smaller backups for storage savings and simpler data protection management.
Improved Backup Performance
Manage data transfer speeds and offload production resources with Network Acceleration, LAN-free data transfer, backup from storage snapshots and Bandwidth Throttling to achieve shorter backup windows and minimal impact on core business operations.
Storage Space Savings
Save storage space with incremental backups and other features like swap data and partitions exclusion and deduplication.
Powerful Automation Tools
Configure Policy-Based Data Protection to add/remove VMs to data protection activities. Use Job Chaining to create automated backup, backup copy and replication workflows. You can also integrate the NAKIVO solution with various third-party automation tools using the HTTP API.
Meet Compliance Requirements
Maintain data compliance and meet business SLAs for archival, storage, security, retrieval and disposal of data.
Robust Security Measures
Prevent unauthorized access to backups and data protection activities by using role-based access control, two-factor authentication, AES-256 encryption for in-flight data and encryption for at-rest data.
Flexible Retention
Save up to 4,000 recovery points for each VMware VM backup using the GFS retention and rotation scheme.
Long-Term Archival on Tape
Send data directly to tape storage using the built-in backup to tape capability that provides native support for virtual and physical tape libraries.
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Get 15 days to explore all the features without any restrictions. No credit card required.
Managed Data Protection Services for VMware
Provide full-cycle data protection services, including backup as a service (BaaS) and disaster recovery as a service for VMware vSphere and VMware Cloud Director data protection.
- Advanced MSP Console
- Up to 1,000 tenants
- Self Service portal
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FAQ
How to start with NAKIVO Backup & Replication?
Follow the steps below to start using NAKIVO Backup & Replication:
- Download the NAKIVO Free Trial by choosing the right installer for your IT infrastructure and run the installation.
- Log in and open the initial configuration wizard.
- Complete the first steps with NAKIVO Backup & Replication.
Now you can start protecting your VMware environment. You can also visit our Help Center in case you have any questions.
How does the NAKIVO solution work?
NAKIVO Backup & Replication creates image-based and agentless backups of VMware virtual machines. You don’t need to install any software inside the VM guest OS or VM hosts. The native Changed Block Tracking (CBT) technology allows you to run faster incremental backups after an initial full backup and minimize backup windows.
The NAKIVO solution also delivers complete virtual server backup and recovery for vCenter-managed and standalone ESXi workloads.
You can set backups to run automatically and store backup copies onsite, offsite, in the cloud, in S3-compatible storage or on tape.
What types of VMware backup does NAKIVO Backup & Replication support?
The NAKIVO solution provides different backup options for VMware:
- Incremental with full backup (default)
- Forever incremental
When you choose the forever incremental option, you can use the Global Deduplication feature to ensure that only unique data is stored in a backup repository regardless of the source of that data.
What are the VMware vSphere backup best practices?
The following best practices can help you improve your data protection strategy and reduce the risk of data loss:
- Follow the 3-2-1 rule: Eliminate a single point of failure by creating three (3) backup copies, storing them in two (2) different storage media and keeping one (1) copy offsite.
- Perform regular backups: Run incremental and application-aware backups to minimize data loss and ensure data consistency.
- Protect against ransomware: Enable immutability for locally-stored or cloud backups to prevent data modification or deletion. Implement additional security measures such as encryption and role-based access control.
- Verify your backups: Check the recoverability of your backups using boot verification or screenshot verification.