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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 ...

Popular Articles
Backup aborted
KB ID: 101005 Product: BDRShield Backup Server Cause This will occur due to the following reasons: Backup configuration stored in the server and client is incompatible. When the Backup storage location is inaccessible to the backup server. If you ...
Backup Partially Completed Due to Skipped Files and Folders in BDRShield Backup Server
KB ID: 101014 Cause: The error message "Backup Completed Partially due to files and folder skipped" is encountered during backup operations in the BDRShield Backup Server. This issue can arise due to the following reasons: Files/folders specified for ...
Backup Performed with Checksum due to VMware CBT Tracking Failure
KB ID: 105977 Cause: In VMware backup and replication, you may encounter a situation where the backup is marked as complete with the note that it was performed using checksum. This occurs when VMware's Changed Block Tracking (CBT) mechanism fails. ...
Deploy BDRShield Backup Server on Windows
In this section, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing the BDRShield Backup Server in a standalone and a cluster deployment specifically for the Windows operating system. Check the BDRShield Backup Server Installation on ...
Understanding the "Backup Completed Partially" Error in BDRShield Backup Server
KB ID: 101003 Cause: The "Backup Completed Partially" error message in the BDRShield backup server can occur due to the following reasons: Files Skipped or Read Failure: One possible cause is when certain files are skipped during the backup process ...

Recent Articles
Steps to Configure a CIFS / SMB Share as a Block Storage Repository on Linux for BDRShield Backup server / Offsite DR server
Description This Knowledge Base article explains how to configure a CIFS / SMB network share as a Block Storage Repository on a Linux-based (Ubuntu) BDRShield Backup Server or Offsite DR Server. The configuration ensures the repository is mounted ...
Error 101910: Backup Failed. Unable to initialize Backup Component.
Description: This error occurs when the agent is unable to communicate with the internal TCP port used for inter-service communication. By default, the system uses port 5557. If this port is unavailable or already in use by another process or ...
Configuring Backblaze Cloud as Backup Repository
Step 1: Log in to the BDRCloud console. Navigate to the Infrastructure-> Object Storage and click on the ‘Create New Object Storage Repository’ button. Step 2: Enter the following details: For the Repository Type, choose S3 Compatible In the ...
Understanding BDRShield Deployment Options: Cloud vs On-Premise
BDRShield provides flexible backup and disaster recovery solutions for businesses of all sizes. Depending on your requirements for accessibility, compliance, or local control, you can choose between BDRShield Cloud Management Console and BDRShield ...
KB Article: Generate Client ID, Client Secret & Tenant ID for Microsoft 365 OAuth & Configuring SMTP in BDRShield
Overview This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to: Register an application in Microsoft Azure to generate: Client ID Client Secret Tenant ID Use these credentials to configure SMTP with OAuth in BDRShield. Steps to Generate Client ID, ...

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Storage & Security

How Long Can I Retain oVirt Backups with BDRShield?

Can I Store oVirt Backups on Cloud Storage Using BDRShield?

How Secure Are My oVirt Backups?

How Do I Protect My oVirt Backups Against Ransomware?

What storage options are available for Ovirt backups in BDRShield?

Popular Articles

Backup aborted

Backup Partially Completed Due to Skipped Files and Folders in BDRShield Backup Server

Backup Performed with Checksum due to VMware CBT Tracking Failure

Deploy BDRShield Backup Server on Windows

Understanding the "Backup Completed Partially" Error in BDRShield Backup Server

Recent Articles

Steps to Configure a CIFS / SMB Share as a Block Storage Repository on Linux for BDRShield Backup server / Offsite DR server

Error 101910: Backup Failed. Unable to initialize Backup Component.

Configuring Backblaze Cloud as Backup Repository

Understanding BDRShield Deployment Options: Cloud vs On-Premise

KB Article: Generate Client ID, Client Secret & Tenant ID for Microsoft 365 OAuth & Configuring SMTP in BDRShield