Docker Container Backup

Bacula Systems’ Docker Container Backup Software is the first enterprise-grade solution offering fully automated backup and recovery for Docker containers and volumes. Integrated via the official Docker API, it enables agentless, high-performance protection of container environments, supporting both configuration and data volume backups. Designed for flexibility and scalability, it fits seamlessly into hybrid IT infrastructures.

Features

• Agentless Backup: No need to install agents inside containers.
• Volume and Configuration Backup: Protects container data volumes, images, and metadata.
• Snapshot-Based Backup: Uses Docker API to capture container states efficiently.
• Image Rollback and Versioning: Supports saving and restoring Docker images with version control.
• Granular Control: Select specific containers, volumes, or images to include or exclude.
• Automation and Orchestration: Integrates with orchestration tools for streamlined backup workflows.
• GUI and CLI Access: Manage backups via Bacula’s graphical interface or command line.

Capabilities

• Backup and restore of Docker containers, volumes, and system images.
• Restore containers as new instances or to local directories.
• Support for persistent volume backup and recovery.
• Efficient resource usage by avoiding file-level traversal.
• Centralized management across physical, virtual, cloud, and container environments.

Benefits

• Efficiency: Reduces backup overhead with snapshot-based, agentless architecture.
• Security: Ensures reliable recovery of ephemeral container data.
• Flexibility: Adapts to various deployment models including legacy, refactored, and microservices.
• Scalability: Suitable for large-scale containerized environments.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Included in most Bacula Enterprise subscriptions without extra cost.