Storage & Security
How Long Can I Retain oVirt Backups with BDRShield?
BDRShield allows flexible retention for oVirt backups: Indefinite Retention: If retention is disabled, all restore points are kept indefinitely. Basic Retention: Version-Based: Retain up to 999 backup versions. Day-Based: Keep backups for up to 999 ...
Can I Store oVirt Backups on Cloud Storage Using BDRShield?
Yes, BDRShield allows you to store oVirt backups on various cloud storage options, including Amazon S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, and S3-compatible storage like Wasabi, Backblaze, MinIO, and more.
How Secure Are My oVirt Backups?
BDRShield implements advanced security measures to ensure your backups are protected against threats: Backup Encryption: BDRShield utilizes AES 256-bit encryption to safeguard your backups, ensuring data privacy and protection. You can also set a ...
How Do I Protect My oVirt Backups Against Ransomware?
Enable Backup Encryption: Safeguard your data by activating encryption for your backups. Follow the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy: Maintain three copies of your data on two different storage types, with one copy stored offsite. Enable Two-Factor ...
What storage options are available for Ovirt backups in BDRShield?
BDRShield supports local/remote storage and cloud storage to store your oVirt backups. Local/Remote Storage - DAS, NAS, SAN, Deduplication Storage Appliances, etc. Your own Cloud Storage - Amazon S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, S3 Compatible storage ...
Recent Articles
Error 105979 : Backup Failed Due to Duplicate VM UUID
KB ID 105979 Issue Encountering the Error "Backup Failed Due to Duplicate VM UUID" Cause This error occurs when two or more VMs on the same Proxmox host have the same UUID. The backup cannot uniquely identify these VMs, so the backup of the affected ...
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Exclusion Item Type Typical Location/Example Description / Notes BDRShield Installation Directory Folder C:\Program Files\Vembu\ Exclude the entire BDRShield installation directory.
Antivirus Exclusions for BDRShield
Antivirus (AV), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), endpoint security, and firewall solutions can interfere with normal backup and recovery operations by scanning files, processes, and network communications ...
Customer Responsibilities for Successful Backup and Recovery
Purpose This document outlines the responsibilities of customers to help ensure successful backup and recovery operations using BDRShield. While BDRShield provides backup, recovery, monitoring, and cyber resilience capabilities, maintaining a healthy ...
Storage Requirements and Best Practices for NAS, SMB, NFS, and iSCSI Backup Repositories
This article outlines the storage requirements, sizing recommendations, and best practices for configuring NAS, SMB, NFS, and iSCSI backup repositories to ensure optimal backup performance, reliability, and data integrity. ⚠️ Important ...