Proxmox Virtual Machine Backup and Recovery

Proxmox Virtual Machine Backup and Recovery

Proxmox VE Backup - Overview

BDRSuite proudly offers one of the earliest agentless backup solutions for Proxmox VE. BDRSuite provides flexible storage options, instant VM recovery, centralized management, and more for efficient Proxmox VM backup.

Watch the Demo Video

See BDRSuite's Proxmox VM Backup in action by watching our demo video.

Supported Versions

Proxmox VE 7.4 & above

How to Get Started

Step 1: Download and install BDRSuite Backup Server

  1. Click to Download BDRSuite Backup Server here
  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 Proxmox VE host as Data Source

Navigate to ‘Data Sources - Hypervisors' menu and click on 'Proxmox VE'. Make sure to install the BDRSuite Delegation Service on each Proxmox host you plan to backup using Manual Agent Installation method. Watch the How-to Video below for detailed instructions.


Step 4: Configure Agentless Proxmox VM Backup

  1. Specify a backup job name & select the backup repository
  2. Select Hosts/VMs 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.

Step 5: Proxmox VM Recovery (Full VM Recovery, 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 our demo video attached above for detailed Proxmox VM backup and recovery configuration.

Key Features

  1. Agentless VM Backup: Backup entire host (all VMs) or specific VMs without installaing any agent inside each VM
  2. Flexible Backup Targets: Store Backup on Local/Remote Storage or Your Own Public Cloud 
  3. Incremental Backups: Efficiently backup only changes made since the last backup, reducing storage requirements and backup time
  4. Full VM Recovery: Restore the entire VM to the original or different Proxmox host, 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

Use Cases

  1. Remote Backup: Backup Proxmox virtual machines from any location
  2. Ransomware Protection: Protect 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

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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

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