Disk Image Backup for Windows Servers and Windows Endpoints/Workstations

Disk Image Backup for Windows Servers and Windows Endpoints/Workstations

Disk Image Backup - Overview

BDRSuite’s Windows Disk Image Backup solution creates a complete system image of Windows machines, backing up all data including OS, applications, and configurations. This ensures quick and reliable recovery in case of system failure or data loss.

Watch the Demo Video

See BDRSuite's Windows Disk Image Backup in action by watching our demo video.


Supported Operating Systems 

  1. Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022
  2. Windows 8.1 & above

How to Get Started

Step 1: Download and install BDRSuite Backup Server

  2. To Install BDRSuite Backup Server, watch the Backup Server Installation Video below.

Step 2: Create Backup Repository Configuration

Configure local or remote storage such as DAS, NAS, SAN or Use your own public cloud storage like S3, Azure, Google, S3 Compatible like Wasabi, MinIO, etc as a backup storage target to store backup data.

Step 3. Add Windows as Data Source

Navigate to ‘Data Sources - Servers & Endpoints' menu. Make sure to install the BDRSuite Backup Agent on each Windows machine you plan to backup using Manual Agent Installation method. Watch the How-to Video below for detailed instructions.

Step 4: Configure Disk Image Backup for Windows

  1. Specify a backup job name & select the backup repository
  2. Select Disks/Volumes on the Windows machines you want to backup
  3. Configure backup scheduling, retention and encryption policies
  4. Save the backup job
  5. You can monitor backup progress, edit job, view reports, check status and manage backup jobs centrally.
Watch our demo video attached above for detailed backup configuration.

Step 5: Windows Recovery (Bare-Metal Restore, File Level Recovery, Instant Boot VM, etc)

  1. Navigate to the 'Recovery - Restore Backup Data' menu
  2. Choose the target Windows host you want to restore
  3. Select the Restore type
  4. Select Restore Point or timestamp to restore
  5. Specify the restore details and initiate the restore
Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions on Bare-Metal Recovery.

Key Features

  1. Full System Backup: Capture the entire system, including OS, applications, and data, in a single backup
  2. Flexible Backup Targets: Store Backup on Local/Remote Storage, Your Own Public Cloud or BDRCloud
  3. Incremental Backups: Efficiently backup only changes made since the last backup, reducing storage requirements and backup time
  4. Bare-Metal Recovery: Restore the entire system to the same or different hardware, ensuring minimal downtime and business continuity
  5. Granular Recovery: Restore individual disks or specific files & folders without restoring the entire machine
  6. Automated Scheduling: Set up and manage backup schedules to run at convenient times
  7. P2V Migration: Migrate your Windows physical servers and workstations as a virtual machines on any hypervisor

Use Cases

  1. Remote Backup: Backup Windows machines from any location
  2. Ransomware Protection: Protect Windows backup data from ransomware with Immutable Backups
  3. Disaster Recovery: Quickly restore a fully operational system in the event of hardware failure or malware attacks
  4. System Migration: Easily move systems to new hardware or virtual environments
  5. Data Compliance: Maintain historical records of system states for regulatory compliance and auditing purpose

Other Backup Solutions

Files & Folders Backup for Windows
Files & Folders Backup for Linux
Files & Folders Backup for Mac
NAS/File Share Backup
VMware VM Backup 
Hyper-V VM Backup
Proxmox VE Backup
KVM Backup
oVirt Backup
Microsoft 365 Backup
Google Workspace Backup
AWS Backup
Azure Backup

Need More Information?  
If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to our support team bdr-support@vembu.com