KVM VM Backup

Bacula Systems’ KVM VM Backup Software is a high-performance, enterprise-grade solution designed to back up and restore KVM virtual machines efficiently and securely. It leverages the libvirt interface for seamless integration and offers agentless, file-level recovery without requiring software installation on individual VMs.

Features

• Agentless Backup: No need to install software on guest VMs.
• File-Level Recovery: Restore individual files with high granularity.
• Snapshot Support: Backup running, paused, or shut-off VMs using KVM snapshots.
• Automatic VM Discovery: Detects and updates VM configurations automatically.
• Flexible Backup Options: Supports full, differential, and incremental backups.
• Deduplication & Compression: Uses patented Global Endpoint Deduplication and comm-line compression to reduce storage and bandwidth usage.
• Disk Image Support: Compatible with RAW, QCOW2, and LVM formats.
• Scheduling & Automation: Enables scripted pre/post backup jobs and scheduled tasks.

Capabilities

• Backup and restore KVM VMs at both full and granular levels.
• Include or exclude specific files/directories in backup jobs.
• Operates across various VM states (running, paused, shut off).
• Integrates with local storage and libvirtd for VM management.
• Scales easily for large environments with centralized management via BWeb™ GUI.

Benefits

• Efficiency: Reduces backup time and resource usage with incremental backups and deduplication.
• Security: Minimizes exposure to ransomware by avoiding multiple backup solutions.
• Simplicity: Easy to configure and automate, reducing administrative overhead.
• Scalability: Suitable for data centers of all sizes.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Eliminates the need for additional agents or third-party tools.