The BDRSuite Free Edition is a no-cost version of BDRSuite that allows users to back up a limited number of workloads (e.g., virtual machines, physical servers, or cloud workloads) for free. It’s designed for small environments or users who want to explore BDRSuite’s features before upgrading to a paid plan.
The Free Edition has the following limitations:
Yes, you can use the Free Edition for small production environments. However, for larger environments or advanced features, it’s recommended to upgrade to a paid plan.
The Free Edition does not have a time limit. You can use it indefinitely, but with the limitations on the number of workloads and features.
The Free Edition supports:
Yes, the Free Edition allows you to restore data from backups. You can perform full or granular restores depending on the workload type.
The Free Edition does not impose a specific storage limit. However, you are responsible for managing your own storage (e.g., local disks, NAS, or external drives).
Yes, you can easily upgrade to a paid plan at any time. Upgrading unlocks additional features, removes workload limits, and provides access to premium support.
The Free Edition includes basic backup and restore capabilities. Advanced disaster recovery features
like replication and failover are typically available only in paid plans.
Yes, the Free Edition includes basic security features like encryption during backup and restore. However, advanced security options may require a paid plan.
The Free Edition may not support application-aware backups for databases or applications like SQL Server, Exchange, or SharePoint. These features are usually available in paid plans.
To get started:
If you exceed the workload limit, you will need to upgrade to a paid plan to back up additional workloads. The Free Edition will continue to work for the allowed number of workloads.
Free Edition users typically have access to community forums and basic documentation. For priority technical support, upgrading to a paid plan is recommended.
The Free Edition is designed for single-tenant environments. For multi-tenant setups, you will need to upgrade to a paid plan that supports such configurations.
No, the Free Edition is completely free to use within its limitations. There are no hidden costs or subscription fees.
Yes, the Free Edition allows you to schedule backups at convenient times (e.g., daily, weekly, or monthly).
Your backup data will remain intact in the storage location you configured. However, you will no longer be able to manage or restore backups unless you reinstall BDRSuite or use a compatible tool.
Yes, the Free Edition is ideal for testing, evaluation, or educational purposes. It’s a great way to explore BDRSuite’s capabilities before committing to a paid plan.
The Free Edition is a limited version of BDRSuite, designed for small-scale use. Paid versions offer:
Yes, you can back up multiple types of workloads (e.g., virtual machines and physical servers) simultaneously, as long as you stay within the workload limits of the Free Edition.
Yes, the Free Edition supports incremental backups to save time and storage by only backing up changes since the last backup. Differential backups may also be available depending on the workload type.
The Free Edition typically supports local storage (e.g., disks, NAS). Backing up directly to cloud storage (e.g., AWS, Azure) may require a paid plan.
No, there is no specific limit on the size of backups. However, you are responsible for managing your own storage capacity.
Yes, the Free Edition supports backing up Linux physical servers along with Windows servers.
Yes, the Free Edition supports file-level backups for physical servers, allowing you to back up specific files and folders.
Yes, you can back up both VMware and Hyper-V virtual machines in the Free Edition, as long as you stay within the workload limits.
Yes, the Free Edition includes encryption for backups to ensure your data is secure during transit and storage.
The Free Edition is designed for standalone environments. For clustered or high-availability setups, you may need to upgrade to a paid plan.
Backing up Office 365 data (e.g., Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive) is typically not included in the Free Edition. This feature is usually available in paid plans.
The Free Edition may not support bare-metal recovery (restoring an entire system to new hardware). This feature is usually available in paid plans.
The Free Edition may not support application-aware backups for databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL. These features are typically available in paid plans.
The Free Edition is primarily designed for servers and virtual machines. Backing up endpoints (e.g., laptops or desktops) may require a paid plan.
Yes, the Free Edition includes backup compression to reduce storage requirements.
Yes, you can configure backups to external drives or USB devices in the Free Edition.
Yes, the Free Edition supports email notifications for backup status, failures, and other alerts.
Yes, you can back up VMs from multiple Hyper-V hosts, as long as you stay within the workload limits.
Yes, you can configure backup retention policies in the Free Edition to automatically delete older backups and save storage space.
Yes, you can back up to a remote location (e.g., a different server or NAS) as long as it is accessible over the network.
The Free Edition may not include advanced backup verification features like automated integrity checks. These features are typically available in paid plans.
The Free Edition does not typically support backing up Docker containers. This feature may require a paid plan.
Yes, the Free Edition supports multi-threaded backups to speed up the backup process for large workloads.
Backing up directly to cloud providers like AWS S3 is usually not supported in the Free Edition. This feature is typically available in paid plans.
The Free Edition may not include deduplication (removing duplicate data to save storage). This feature is usually available in paid plans.
Yes, you can back up a mix of VMs and physical servers, as long as you stay within the workload limits.
Yes, you can schedule backups for specific times (e.g., during off-peak hours) in the Free Edition.
The Free Edition typically does not support backing up to tape drives. This feature is usually available in paid plans.
Yes, the Free Edition includes basic backup reporting to track backup status, successes, and failures.
Yes, you can back up a mix of VMware and Hyper-V VMs, as long as you stay within the workload limits.
Yes, you can configure backup throttling in the Free Edition to limit the bandwidth used during backups.
When the trial period ends, you have two options:
To convert to the Free Edition, follow these steps:
- "I want to create a new BDRSuite Account and register the server with this account."
- "I want to register the server with my existing BDRSuite Portal account."
If your server is already registered, skip Step 1 and directly:
Yes, you can upgrade to a paid license at any time. Simply:
No, your existing backups will remain intact. However, you may not be able to back up additional workloads beyond the Free Edition limits.
No, you do not need to reinstall BDRSuite. Simply follow the steps above to convert to the Free Edition directly from the web console.
Yes, the Free Edition does not have a time limit. You can use it indefinitely, but with the limitations on workloads.
If you do not register with the BDRSuite Portal, you will not be able to activate the Free Edition or continue using BDRSuite after the trial period ends.
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