Creating a Block Storage Repository (DAS, NAS, SAN)
Creating Simple Repository
In BDRShield, a Simple Repository is a basic backup storage solution that allows you to store backup data on a single storage volume. It's ideal for straightforward backup setups, offering ease of configuration and management. Follow the steps below ...
Creating Scale-out Backup Repository
In BDRShield, a Scale-Out Repository is an advanced storage solution that allows you to combine multiple storage volumes into a single repository. This setup offers enhanced scalability and flexibility, enabling you to manage large volumes of backup ...
Adding Data Domain as a Backup Repository
In this section, you will find comprehensive information about utilizing Dell Data Domain as a backup repository. It covers the configuration process of integrating Dell Data Domain with the BDRShield Backup Server for efficient and reliable backup ...
Creating a Repository with Rotated Drives
In BDRShield, a Disk Rotation or Rotated Drives Repository is a backup storage solution that allows you to rotate multiple disks to store backup data. This setup is ideal for environments that require removable storage, providing flexibility and easy ...
Adding & Managing Network Drives (SMB/CIFS/NFS)
This article provides step-by-step instructions to add and manage network drives as storage volumes in BDRShield Backup Server. It also outlines important considerations and best practices to ensure reliable backup operations. Important ...
Block Storage Repository - Introduction
In the BDRShield Backup Server, block storage is a reliable and an efficient storage option used for configuring backup repositories. Block storage operates at the block level, where data is stored in fixed-size blocks, making it ideal for ...
Managing Block Storage Repositories
To manage your block storage repository, in the BDRShield Backup Server navigate to Infrastructure ->Backup Repository -> Block storage. This page displays a list of both existing and newly created Backup Repositories. From this page, you can easily ...
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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 ...