NAKIVO Backups: Multi-Platform Data Protection
Protect your virtual, physical, and cloud workloads with RackCorp's NAKIVO-powered backup solution.
Our managed NAKIVO backup service ensures your data is protected across VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, and physical servers with incremental application-aware backups, instant recovery, and ransomware protection.
Key Features
Incremental Application-Aware Backups
Perform efficient incremental backups with native change tracking technologies, ensuring application consistency for Exchange, SQL Server, Active Directory, and SharePoint.
Instant Recovery
Recover entire VMs, individual files, and application objects instantly, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity with rapid recovery capabilities.
Ransomware Protection
Immutable storage options prevent unauthorized modification or deletion of backups, safeguarding your data against ransomware attacks with write-once storage.
Disaster Recovery Orchestration
Real-time replication and automated disaster recovery orchestration enable quick failover and failback processes for comprehensive DR protection.
Enterprise Protection
Comprehensive NAKIVO backup solution for large organizations with complex multi-platform environments, supporting thousands of VMs and servers.
SMB Backup
Affordable NAKIVO-powered backup solution designed for small and medium businesses, providing enterprise features at cost-effective pricing.
Data Protection
Secure backup of all data with NAKIVO's enterprise-grade encryption (AES-256) and secure storage across multiple global locations.
Compliance Ready
Meet regulatory requirements with comprehensive backup and retention policies supporting GDPR and other compliance standards.
Cost Effective
Pay-as-you-go pricing with no hidden costs. Flexible deployment options including NAS devices for cost-effective protection.
Global Storage
Choose from multiple global locations for your backup storage based on compliance needs, with support for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments.
Key Benefits
Multi-Platform Support
Protect VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, and physical servers from a single solution, simplifying management and reducing complexity.
Flexible Deployment
Deploy on virtual appliances, physical servers, NAS devices, or cloud instances based on your infrastructure and budget.
Instant Recovery
Recover entire VMs, files, or application items instantly, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity.
Ransomware Defense
Immutable storage and automated recovery protect your backups from ransomware attacks, ensuring recoverability.
Cost-Effective
Flexible deployment options and SMB-friendly pricing provide enterprise features at affordable costs.
Application Consistency
Application-aware backups ensure consistency for Exchange, SQL Server, and other critical applications.
Technical Specifications
| Supported Platforms | VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, AWS EC2, Microsoft Azure, physical Windows/Linux servers |
| Backup Methods | Incremental backups with native change tracking, full backups, and synthetic full backups |
| Application Support | Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, Active Directory, SharePoint with application-aware processing |
| Recovery Options | Instant VM recovery, file-level recovery, application-item recovery, bare-metal restore |
| Deployment Options | Virtual appliance, Windows/Linux installation, NAS devices (QNAP, Synology, Western Digital), AWS EC2 |
| Replication | Real-time VM replication with automated failover and failback capabilities |
| Immutable Storage | Write-once backup storage prevents ransomware modification or deletion |
| Encryption | AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit with secure key management |
| Cloud Integration | Direct backup to Amazon S3, Wasabi, Azure Blob, and other S3-compatible storage |
| Multi-Tenancy | Multi-tenant support for managed service providers with isolated backup environments |
Use cases
Multi-Platform Protection
Protect virtualized environments across multiple platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure) from a single backup solution.
- Unified backup for VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud platforms
- Consistent backup policies across all platforms
- Simplified management for heterogeneous environments
- Cost-effective multi-platform protection
Cost-Effective Backup for SMB
Affordable backup solution for small and medium businesses with flexible deployment options including NAS devices.
- NAS device deployment reduces infrastructure costs
- SMB-friendly licensing and pricing
- Enterprise features at affordable pricing
- Scalable from small to growing businesses
Disaster Recovery as a Service
Implement comprehensive disaster recovery with real-time replication, automated failover, and DR orchestration.
- Real-time VM replication for near-zero RPO
- Automated failover and failback processes
- DR orchestration for complex applications
- DRaaS capabilities for service providers
Ransomware Protection
Protect against ransomware attacks with immutable backups, anomaly detection, and automated recovery to clean restore points.
- Immutable backup storage prevents encryption
- Automated recovery to known clean points
- Comprehensive ransomware protection strategy
- Quick recovery from ransomware attacks
How it works
Platform Discovery
NAKIVO automatically discovers all VMs, hosts, and servers across VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, and Azure environments.
Backup Configuration
Configure backup jobs with application-aware processing, replication, retention policies, and ransomware protection tailored to your needs.
Automated Backups
Incremental backups run automatically using native change tracking, capturing only changed data to minimize storage and impact.
Recovery When Needed
When disaster strikes, recover entire VMs instantly, restore individual files in seconds, or failover to replicated VMs automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Supported Platforms & Integrations
VMware vSphere
Full support for VMware vSphere 6.0+ with VADP integration
Microsoft Hyper-V
Native support for Hyper-V 2012 R2+ with RCT integration
AWS EC2
Direct backup and recovery for AWS EC2 instances
Microsoft Azure
Backup and recovery for Azure VMs and Azure Stack
QNAP NAS
Native deployment on QNAP NAS devices for cost-effective backup
Synology NAS
Support for Synology NAS devices with native integration
Cloud Storage
Backup to Amazon S3, Wasabi, Azure Blob, and S3-compatible storage
Physical Servers
Agent-based backup for Windows and Linux physical servers
What is NAKIVO Backup & Replication?
NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a comprehensive data protection solution designed for virtual, physical, and cloud environments. Our managed NAKIVO backup service protects your infrastructure across multiple platforms - VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, and physical servers - from a single solution.
Whether you’re running a small business environment or a large enterprise with complex multi-platform infrastructure, NAKIVO provides cost-effective protection with enterprise-grade features and flexible deployment options.
Why Choose NAKIVO for Your Backup Needs?
Multi-Platform Protection
NAKIVO’s unique strength is its ability to protect multiple platforms:
- VMware & Hyper-V: Full support for both major hypervisors
- Cloud Platforms: Native support for AWS EC2 and Azure VMs
- Physical Servers: Agent-based backup for Windows and Linux
- Unified Management: Single interface for all platforms
Flexible Deployment Options
NAKIVO offers deployment flexibility unmatched by other solutions:
- Virtual Appliances: Deploy as OVA/OVF virtual machines
- Physical Servers: Install on Windows or Linux servers
- NAS Devices: Native deployment on QNAP, Synology, and WD NAS
- Cloud Instances: Run on AWS EC2 for cloud-based backup
Cost-Effective Protection
NAKIVO provides enterprise features at affordable pricing:
- SMB-Friendly Pricing: Cost-effective for small and medium businesses
- NAS Deployment: Reduce infrastructure costs with NAS-based backup
- Flexible Licensing: Per-VM or per-socket licensing options
- No Hidden Costs: Transparent pricing with no surprise fees
Key NAKIVO Features
Incremental Application-Aware Backups
NAKIVO performs efficient incremental backups:
- Native Change Tracking: Leverage VMware CBT and Hyper-V RCT
- Application Consistency: VSS integration for Windows, scripts for Linux
- Efficient Backups: Only backup changed data blocks
- Application Support: Exchange, SQL Server, Active Directory, SharePoint
Instant Recovery
Rapid recovery capabilities:
- Instant VM Recovery: Start VMs from backup in seconds
- File-Level Recovery: Restore individual files without full VM restore
- Application-Item Recovery: Recover specific application items
- Bare-Metal Restore: Recover physical servers to new hardware
Ransomware Protection
Comprehensive ransomware defense:
- Immutable Storage: Write-once backup storage prevents modification
- Anomaly Detection: Identify suspicious backup patterns
- Automated Recovery: Restore to known clean restore points
- Multi-Layer Defense: Comprehensive protection strategy
Disaster Recovery Orchestration
Automated DR capabilities:
- Real-Time Replication: Near-zero RPO with continuous replication
- Automated Failover: Automatic failover to secondary site
- DR Orchestration: Coordinate recovery of complex applications
- Failback Capabilities: Automated failback when primary site recovers
Platform Support
Virtualization Platforms
- VMware vSphere: 6.0, 6.5, 6.7, 7.0, 8.0 and later
- Microsoft Hyper-V: 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022
- VM-Level Backup: Full virtual machine protection
Cloud Platforms
- AWS EC2: Direct backup and recovery for EC2 instances
- Microsoft Azure: Azure VM backup and recovery
- Cloud Storage: S3, Wasabi, Azure Blob integration
Physical Servers
- Windows Servers: 2012 R2 and later
- Linux Servers: Major distributions
- Agent-Based Backup: Full system backup and bare-metal restore
NAS Devices
- QNAP NAS: Native deployment and integration
- Synology NAS: Full support with native integration
- Western Digital: Support for WD NAS devices
Deployment Options
Virtual Appliance
Deploy NAKIVO as a virtual machine:
- OVA/OVF Format: Easy import into VMware or Hyper-V
- Pre-Configured: Optimized settings out of the box
- Scalable: Add resources as needed
- Isolated: Separate from production workloads
Physical Server
Install on dedicated backup server:
- Windows Installation: Native Windows application
- Linux Installation: Support for major Linux distributions
- Dedicated Resources: Full server resources for backup
- High Performance: Maximum backup and recovery speed
NAS Device Deployment
Deploy on network-attached storage:
- Cost-Effective: Reduce infrastructure costs
- Integrated Storage: Backup storage on same device
- Easy Management: Web-based management interface
- SMB Ideal: Perfect for small business deployments
Cloud Instance
Run on cloud infrastructure:
- AWS EC2: Deploy NAKIVO on EC2 instances
- Cloud Backup: Backup cloud workloads from cloud
- Scalable: Scale resources as needed
- Flexible: Pay for what you use
Best Practices for NAKIVO Backup
Backup Strategy
Implement comprehensive backup strategy:
- Backup Frequency: Based on Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
- Retention Policies: Align with compliance and business needs
- 3-2-1 Rule: Three copies, two media types, one offsite
- Testing: Regular recovery testing to ensure procedures work
Ransomware Protection
Implement ransomware defense:
- Immutable Storage: Enable write-once backup storage
- Isolated Backups: Keep backups separate from production
- Anomaly Monitoring: Monitor for suspicious patterns
- Recovery Procedures: Document and test recovery processes
Disaster Recovery
Implement DR strategy:
- Replication: Set up real-time replication for critical VMs
- DR Orchestration: Configure automated failover processes
- Testing: Regular DR testing to ensure procedures work
- Documentation: Maintain DR runbooks and procedures
Multi-Platform Management
Optimize multi-platform protection:
- Unified Policies: Consistent backup policies across platforms
- Centralized Management: Use single interface for all platforms
- Platform-Specific Optimization: Optimize settings per platform
- Monitoring: Monitor all platforms from single dashboard
Getting Started
Our team will work with you to design and implement a NAKIVO backup strategy tailored to your multi-platform environment. We handle all aspects of deployment, configuration, and ongoing management, ensuring your infrastructure is always protected with cost-effective, enterprise-grade reliability.
Contact us today to learn how NAKIVO can protect your VMware, Hyper-V, cloud, and physical workloads with flexible deployment options and comprehensive recovery capabilities.
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