KVM Backup Software – Backup & Protect KVM Virtual Machines
- Agentless backup for KVM virtual machines
- Incremental backups using changed block tracking
- Flexible retention of VM backup data
- Store backups on local disk, NAS, SAN, Tape, AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, Wasabi, etc.
- Versatile recovery options: instant boot VM, file recovery, and more
- Scheduled and automated backups
- End-to-End encryption and compression
- Centralized monitoring and reporting capabilities
What is KVM Backup?
KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) backup refers to the process of creating copies or snapshots of virtual machines (VMs) that are running on KVM-based virtualization platforms. KVM Backup Solutions like BDRSuite enables you to create automated backup of KVM VMs, supports storing the backup data locally or on cloud and offers multiple restore options such as Instant recovery, granular recovery & more.
KVM Backup Solutions – A Comparison
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KVM Backup Solutions
Backup KVM VMs to Local Storage
With BDRSuite, you can configure agentless image level backups and store backup data locally on physical disks or NAS or SAN devices.
Backup KVM VMs to Public Cloud (Object Storage)
Backup KVM virtual machine and store the backup data on object storage such as Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage and S3 compatible storage like Wasabi, MinIO, etc. BDRSuite enables you to leverage the scalability and cost-effectiveness of cloud storage.
How KVM Backup Works
BDRSuite provides seamless integration with KVM hypervisor and leverages its native capabilities for KVM backup. BDRSuite initiates the creation of consistent snapshots or backups of KVM VMs, ensuring data integrity. These snapshots are then transferred securely to the backup repository, with encryption for secure data transfer and compression to optimize storage. BDRSuite offers automated scheduling, retention policies, and multiple restore options to ensure business continuity . This approach provides organizations with a robust and user-friendly solution for safeguarding their KVM-based virtualized environments.
How to Backup KVM Virtual Machines
Download BDRSuite: Download and Install BDRSuite Backup Server.
Add KVM Hypervisor as Data Sources: Add the KVM hosts as Data Sources on BDRSuite, from which you want to backup.
Configure backup storage: You can store backup data on NAS, SAN, S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, S3 Compatible storage – Wasabi, MinIO, Backblaze, etc.
- Select VMs to backup
- Automate backups at specific intervals
- Configure Retention & Encryption settings
Save & Run the Backup Job: Backup will start to run as per the schedule.
Restore KVM Backups: You can restore the backed up data when required either as an entire VM or at granular level such as files/folders.
Free KVM Backup
Cost-Free KVM Backup: BDRSuite provides a free KVM backup solution, allowing users to safeguard up to 10 KVM virtual machines at no cost.
Complete Data Protection: BDRSuite’s free KVM backup offers agentless image level backups for KVM VMs.
Instant Recovery and Enhanced Security: Swiftly recover lost data and enhance security with BDRSuite’s free KVM backup software, aiding in preventing data breaches and ensuring a fast system restoration.
Free KVM Backup
Cost-Free KVM Backup:
BDRSuite provides a free KVM backup solution, allowing users to safeguard up to 10 KVM virtual machines at no cost.
Complete Data Protection:
BDRSuite’s free KVM backup offers agentless image level backups for KVM VMs.
Instant Recovery and Enhanced Security:
Swiftly recover lost data and enhance security with BDRSuite’s free KVM backup software, aiding in preventing data breaches and ensuring a fast system restoration.
Key Features of KVM Backup and Recovery
Backup VMs on KVM Hypervisor
Native KVM Integration
Streamline backup and restoration operations with BDRSuite’s seamless integration with the KVM hypervisor.
Agentless VM Backup Efficiency
Efficient agentless image backup for KVM virtual machines with BDRSuite. Eliminate the need for extra agents through direct interaction with the KVM hypervisor, ensuring simplicity and ease.
Effortless Automated Protection
Ensure consistent VM protection with BDRSuite’s effortless scheduling of regular backups. Choose from flexible scheduling options, including intervals of 15 minutes, hourly, daily, weekly, and more.
Versatile Storage Options
Experience storage flexibility with BDRSuite, supporting a diverse range of options. Safely store your backed-up data on local disks, NAS, SAN, and more according to your specific needs.
Incremental Backups with CBT
Optimize backup times and storage requirements using BDRSuite’s support for incremental backups. Utilizing Changed Block Tracking (CBT), it captures only the changes made since the last backup.
KVM VM Recovery
Instant VM Recovery
Quickly restore your entire KVM VM from backup in under 15 minutes with BDRSuite on any hypervisor – KVM, Hyper-V, VMware – ensuring uninterrupted business operations.
Effortless File Recovery
BDRSuite simplifies file recovery by providing a convenient option to mount the backup disk. Instantly recover individual files or folders using the Disk Mount feature, ensuring a hassle-free process.
Download Backed-Up VMs & Disks
Utilize BDRSuite’s support for downloading backed-up VMs/Disks in various virtual formats like RAW, VHD, VHDX, VMDK, and Flat-VMDK. These formats facilitate seamless VM migration to other hypervisors with ease.
KVM VM Backup Management
Centralized Management
Experience simplified backup setup, monitoring, and recovery management across multiple KVM hypervisors with BDRSuite’s centralized management console.
Data Security
Safeguard your backup data with BDRSuite’s encryption choices, ensuring robust data security during both transmission and storage.
Flexible Data Retention Policies
Adhere to regulatory needs and keep your backups stored for as long as necessary. BDRSuite offers adaptable retention policies for flexible data management.
Reporting and Notifications
Stay well-informed about your backup and recovery progress with BDRSuite’s detailed reports and email notifications, ensuring you’re always up-to-date.
KVM Backup Solution – FAQs
Snapshots in KVM capture the current state of a virtual machine (VM) at a specific point in time, preserving its memory and disk contents for potential rollback. However, snapshots are not suitable for long-term data protection.
On the other hand, BDRSuite facilitates comprehensive backups by capturing the entire VM’s state and data, allowing for reliable recovery in case of data loss or system failure.
BDRSuite’s backup process involves configuring storage repository targets, adding the KVM host, defining backup frequency and retention, and providing a centralized dashboard for monitoring and notifications. Unlike snapshots, BDRSuite backups ensure the security and longevity of VM data.
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Affordable Solution
Affordable pricing with multiple editions to help cut costs on data protection.