Native and application-centric backup, disaster recovery, and migration
Simple, secure data protection optimized for private and hybrid cloud.
Eliminate downtime and data loss across your VMware environment with a modern, secure, and simple data protection solution.
Hassle-free backup and VM recovery
Use set-and-forget policies to offload management responsibilities and free your time, resources, and energy.
Cost-efficient disaster recovery
Save storage and cloud compute costs by failing over your VMware workloads to the public cloud only when necessary.
Risk-free, rapid migrations to the cloud
Gain operational efficiency by lifting and shifting workloads on-demand between VMware and public clouds with application consistency.
Reduce your TCO and CAPEX
Save on infrastructure resources for backup and DR by leveraging your existing infrastructure and a lightweight deployment optimized for cost.
Become cyber resilient
Secure your backups from ransomware and other cyber threats with immutable, air-gapped WORM-enabled object storage, architected for security.
Gain peace of mind
Ensure recovery SLAs are met with fast and reliable recovery of entire VMs, applications, or granular-level files.
Simplify IT operations and data management.
Try HYCU for VMware for free.
Cost-efficient, high-performance backup and disaster recovery for VMware.
Application-aware, purpose-built data protection for VMware.
VMware Backup: FAQs
Define a VMware backup solution for SMBs
A VMware backup solution protects and backs up virtual machines (VMs) in VMware vSphere and ESXi environments, ensuring data safety and recoverability.
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How does HYCU serve as a VMware backup solution?
HYCU is an agentless backup solution that integrates with vCenter Server and ESXi hosts, offering efficient incremental backups enabled by Changed Block Tracking (CBT), granular recovery options, and application-consistent backups for SQL Server and Kubernetes.
What are the benefits of using HYCU for VM backup?
- Comprehensive data protection for VMware workloads
- Replication and offsite backup for disaster recovery scenarios
- Seamless integration with on-premises and cloud storage (e.g., AWS, Azure, NAS)
- Automation of backup jobs and scheduling for minimal downtime
- Short recovery times and recovery point objectives (RPOs)
- Archiving capabilities for long-term data retention
What is the recovery time objective (RTO) with HYCU?
HYCU aims for minimal recovery times, but the specific RTO depends on factors like VM size, storage, network conditions, and recovery method.
Does HYCU support Windows and Linux VMs?
Yes, HYCU supports both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems in VMware VMs.
What is a datastore’s role in VMware?
A datastore is a storage container used to store virtual machine files, including virtual disks, templates, and ISO images. It provides a centralized storage location for VMs and allows for efficient management and allocation of storage resources within the VMware environment.
What is a hypervisor’s role in VMware?
A hypervisor is software or firmware that creates and manages virtual machines (VMs) on a physical server. It enables the virtualization of hardware resources, such as CPU, memory, and storage, allowing multiple operating systems and applications to run simultaneously on a single physical machine.
How does HYCU help support business continuity?
HYCU’s VMware backup promotes business continuity by providing a reliable and secure method to protect critical data and systems.
- Data Protection and Redundancy: A cloud backup solution ensures that important business data is securely stored off-site, often in multiple geographically diverse locations. This redundancy reduces the risk of data loss due to local disasters, hardware failures, or human errors.
- Rapid Data Recovery: In the event of data loss or system failure, a cloud backup solution enables businesses to quickly restore their data and systems to a previous state. This minimizes downtime and helps organizations resume their operations swiftly, minimizing the impact on productivity and customer service.
- Automation and Scheduled Backups: Cloud backup solutions often provide automated and scheduled backup capabilities, eliminating the need for manual intervention. This ensures that backups occur regularly and consistently, reducing the risk of data loss due to human oversight.
- Accessibility and Anytime Recovery: Cloud backup solutions enable businesses to access their backup data from anywhere with an internet connection. This flexibility allows organizations to restore data at any time, even outside of their primary business location, facilitating remote work and disaster recovery efforts.
- Security and Compliance: Cloud backup solutions often employ robust security measures, such as encryption and access controls, to protect the integrity and confidentiality of data. Compliance features ensure that businesses meet industry-specific regulatory requirements for data protection and retention.
Try HYCU for VMware for free.
Cost-efficient, high-performance backup and disaster recovery for VMware.
- Application-aware, agentless, and impact-free protection
- Cost-effective backup and disaster recovery to the cloud
- 1-click simplicity for all protection and recovery operations
- Recover from ransomware using immutable, air-gapped backups