Agentless data protection for Citrix XenServer with HYCU and Dell PowerProtect DD

Citrix XenServer environments are critical, but traditional backup tools rely on agents, proxies, and custom scripts that increase risk and overhead. HYCU R-Cloud for Citrix XenServer with Dell PowerProtect DD removes that complexity with a purpose-built, agentless approach.

The joint solution gives lean IT teams a simple way to protect XenServer workloads, keep backups immutable and ransomware-ready, and restore quickly when it matters.

Key benefits

• Native, agentless protection for Citrix XenServer VMs.​
• Automatic workload discovery and policy-based protection.
• Fast VM and file-level recovery.
• Optimized backup to Dell PowerProtect DD and DD VE.
• Immutable and air-gapped backups for ransomware resilience.
• Built-in anomaly detection and SLA-focused integrity checks.
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Security and control

HYCU R-Cloud is delivered as a pre-hardened, Linux-based virtual appliance that reduces attack surface and simplifies hardening. It is validated against standards such as FIPS 140-3, DISA STIG, and Common Criteria NIAP, and supports multi-factor authentication and role-based access.

Operational simplicity

A centralized, intuitive interface brings backup, monitoring, and reporting into a single experience, so there is no need for deep training or multiple tools. Consistent policies across workloads, along with delegated self-service restore, reduce tickets and free IT staff to focus on higher-value projects.