Windows - Disk Image Backup and Recovery
Is it possible to restore only specific application items from the backed up Windows machine?
Yes, BDRSuite supports granular item level recovery for Microsoft applications - Exchange Server, SQL Server, Active Directory and SharePoint. You can selectively restore individual items from these applications without the need to restore the entire ...
Can I restore/migrate my on-premise Windows machine to Cloud?
Yes, with BDRSuite's Recovery to Microsoft Azure option, you can restore the backed up on-premise Windows machine as an Azure virtual machine.
Does BDRSuite support cross-platform migration (P2V)?
Yes, BDRSuite supports restoring and/or migrating the backed up Window machines to any virtual environment such as VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, etc using the Instant Boot VM and Download VMs/Disks options.
Does BDRSuite support Bare-metal Recovery (BMR)?
Yes, BDRSuite supports bare metal recovery that enables you to restore the entire backed up Windows machine to a new or existing hardware from the scratch. Read more on how to perform bare-metal recovery here.
Can I restore only a specific file/folder from the backup?
Yes, BDRSuite supports granular restore of individual files/folders from the backup without restoring the entire Windows machine using the 'File Level Recovery' option.
If a Windows machine is crashed or corrupted, how quickly can I restore the data from backup?
With BDRSuite's Disk Mount option, you can instantly mount and access data of any backed up disks within a few seconds. Also with Instant Boot VM option, you can instantly restore the entire Windows machine from backup as a virtual machine (VM) in ...
What are the recovery options available in BDRSuite to restore an Hyper-V VM?
Instant Boot VM - Instantly restore the entire backed up Windows machine as a VM in less than 15 minutes on any hypervisor - Hyper-V, VMware, KVM. Disk/Partition Recovery - Restore only the specific disk or volume from the backup. Disk Mount - ...
Does BDRSuite offer compression for backup data, and can I adjust the compression settings?
Yes, BDRSuite offers compression for backup data. Users can adjust the compression settings to three levels - Low, Optimal, and High. Refer to User Guide for more information.
Does BDRSuite provide encryption for backup data and how secure is the data transfer during backup/restore?
Yes, BDRSuite offers encryption for backup data both during transfer and when data is at rest. The robust AES 256-bit encryption ensures that your backup data remains secure and protected. Additionally, you have the option to provide a custom ...
How long can I retain backup data, and what are the options available?
With BDRSuite, you have the flexibility to define your backup data retention period. We offer two options: Basic retention and GFS (Grandfather-Father-Son) retention. This allows you to customize your retention policies based on your specific needs, ...
How does BDRSuite ensure the consistency of data during backup?
BDRSuite's application-aware processing ensures transaction consistency for applications running in the Windows machines during backup by coordinating with application-specific writers. It also supports features like log truncation to free up disk ...
What types of backup does BDRSuite support - full, incremental, synthetic, or other?
BDRSuite provides comprehensive support for various backup types - full backups, forever incremental backups, synthetic full backups, and additional full backups. With this flexibility, you can choose the backup strategy that best aligns with your ...
What are the storage options available for Windows backup data?
BDRSuite supports both local storage and cloud storage as backup data storage targets. Block Storage Targets - Local Disk, NAS, SAN, DAS, etc. Object Storage Targets - S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, S3 Compatible storage such as Wasabi, MinIO, etc
How do I configure Windows disk image backup using BDRSuite?
To configure Windows backup using BDRSuite, follow these steps: Download and Install BDRSuite Backup Server. Login to the backup server console and navigate to the Backup -> Configure Backup -> Windows -> Disk Image menu. Select the Disks/Volumes you ...
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