Virtualization & Hypervisors on Catalogic Software

How to Back Up Proxmox VE with Catalogic DPX 4.16

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Setting up a reliable Proxmox backup should include more than getting one successful job. You need to know which virtual machines are protected, where their recovery points are stored, and whether you can restore a working VM when it matters.

This guide walks through that process with Catalogic DPX 4.16. You will add a Proxmox VE cluster to DPX, install the required host plugin, create an agentless backup job to vStor, and test a full virtual machine restore. The instructions reflect the current DPX 4.16 Proxmox documentation as of August 10, 2026.

Beyond Proxmox Backup Server: When Do You Need More?

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Companies moving to Proxmox VE usually reach backup planning early in the migration. Proxmox is straightforward to run, and its licensing gives teams more freedom in how they build their infrastructure.

For many environments, Proxmox Backup Server is the right answer. It comes from the same company and plugs straight into Proxmox VE. PBS provides incremental backups, deduplication, encryption, replication, file-level restore from VM and container backups, live restore that starts a VM while its data is copied, and tape support. A Proxmox-only environment with retention measured in weeks or months may have no need for a second product.

Backing up multi-hypervisor environments: challenges, mistakes, and how to get it right

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Most IT environments today run more than one hypervisor. A company might have VMware vSphere as its primary platform, Hyper-V running on older Windows Server infrastructure, and one or more additional platforms picked up through growth, acquisitions, shifting infrastructure requirements, or Total Cost of Ownership initiatives. Nutanix AHV, Proxmox VE, OpenStack, and Canonical MicroStack are all common additions to an estate that started somewhere else. The latter is increasingly common, with many organizations actively evaluating or migrating away from VMware as licensing costs and pricing models have changed. That mix of platforms is not unusual. In fact, it is close to the norm for any organization that has evolved organically over the years or gone through mergers and budget cycles.

OpenStack Migration: Is Starting Fresh the Best Solution?

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

For OpenStack administrators, deciding whether to rebuild a cloud environment or restore it from backups is a pivotal challenge, especially during large-scale migrations. OpenStack’s flexibility makes it a leading choice for managing cloud workloads, but when disaster strikes or modernization beckons, the decision to migrate workloads to a new cluster or recover an existing setup requires careful consideration. This guide delves into the intricacies of OpenStack migration, exploring whether starting fresh is truly the best path forward or if restoration offers a more practical solution.

Proxmox Backup Server 3.3: Powerful Enhancements, Key Challenges, and Transformative Backup Strategies

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) 3.3 has arrived, delivering an array of powerful features and improvements designed to revolutionize how Proxmox backups are managed and installed. From enhanced remote synchronization options to support for removable datastores, this latest release strengthens Proxmox’s position as a leading solution for efficient and versatile backup management. The update reflects Proxmox’s ongoing commitment to refining PBS to meet the demands of both homelab enthusiasts and enterprise users, offering robust, flexible tools for data protection and disaster recovery.

VMWare Backup – Best Practices & Backup Strategies

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Hardware failures, software faults, cyberattacks, and the occasional flooded server room all end the same way if the backups are not right. For most organizations running VMware, the virtual estate holds the systems the business actually runs on, which makes VMware backup less a precaution than a basic operating requirement. This guide covers how to choose a backup tool, prepare the environment, run the backups, and verify they will restore.

Choosing the Right VMware Backup Software

Selecting backup software for a VMware environment comes down to how well it integrates with vSphere, how efficiently it moves data, and how reliable its restore path is. Commvault, Rubrik, Veeam, and Catalogic DPX are the names that come up most often, and all of them will back up a VM.

Discover the Primary Benefits of Using VMware CBT for Backup and Recovery

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

VMware CBT (Changed Block Tracking) is a technology that significantly enhances the efficiency of backups in virtual environments by tracking changes made to virtual disk blocks. By identifying and backing up only those blocks that have changed since the last backup, CBT minimizes the data load and shortens the VMware backup window, making it a crucial element for effective virtual machine management.

CBT improves how backup data is identified and transferred; it does not turn a backup into a replica. Our VMware backup vs. replication guide explains the different recovery objectives and infrastructure requirements.

Addressing 5 Critical Challenges in Nutanix Backup and Recovery

Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

As the IT infrastructure landscape rapidly evolves, organizations face numerous challenges in ensuring robust and efficient Nutanix backup and recovery. As businesses increasingly migrate to Nutanix and adopt hybrid environments, integrating both on-premises and cloud-based systems, the complexity of managing these diverse setups becomes more apparent. Traditional backup solutions often fall short, struggling with issues such as vendor lock-in, large data volumes, and the need for efficient, incremental backups. Furthermore, specific requirements like managing Nutanix Volume Groups, protecting file-level data in Nutanix Files, and enabling point-in-time recovery with snapshots add layers of complexity to the Nutanix backup strategy, especially for Nutanix AHV.

Protect Your Scale Computing SC//Platform VMs with Catalogic DPX vPlus

Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In today’s dynamic world of modern business, protecting your Scale Computing SC//Platform VMs is not just a matter of choice but a critical necessity. Consider this scenario: a sudden hardware failure or a ransomware attack threatens your data, putting your business operations on the line. How do you ensure the continuity and security of your valuable information in such a scenario?

With the ever-increasing risks of data mishaps, outages, or cyber threats, having a robust backup and recovery strategy is paramount. This is where Catalogic DPX vPlus steps in to offer a powerful data protection solution tailored specifically for Scale Computing SC/Platform environments.

Instant VM Recovery on VMware vSphere: A Comprehensive User Guide

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Editor’s note (September 2026): This is an updated version of the original April 2024 article. The instructions below reflect Catalogic DPX 4.16.

An instant VM restore gets a VMware virtual machine running from backup data before its disks have been copied to a production datastore. In Catalogic DPX, the restored VM uses disks mapped from a backup snapshot through iSCSI. That can shorten the wait for a usable VM, but the machine remains dependent on the snapshot and backup storage until you complete a permanent restore.

How to Backup Your Virtual Server(VM): A Simplified Beginner’s Guide

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Swapping out physical servers for their virtual counterparts isn’t just a tech upgrade—it’s a whole new game. Virtual machines (VMs) offer the same flexibility, efficiency, and cost savings you’re used to, but in a sleek, digital package. However, securing this new virtual landscape is another story. This blog cuts through the complexity of data protection, offering clear, actionable steps to fortify your VMs against threats. Get ready to master the art of virtual security with ease.

VMware Backup vs. Replication: Differences and Use Cases

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

VMware backup creates independent, versioned recovery points for restoring data or entire virtual machines. VMware replication maintains a recent copy of a VM for faster failover. Backup protects against long-term data loss, corruption, and ransomware, while replication primarily reduces downtime. Most organizations need both.

VMware backup vs. replication at a glance

Backup and replication both create copies, but they are built for different recovery objectives. The practical distinction is what happens after an incident: a backup must be restored or made available through an instant-recovery process, while a replica is prepared for failover on another host or site.

Exploring VMware Backup Options: Enhancing Data Protection with Catalogic DPX

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In the virtualization world,VMware is one of the key players, offering a robust platform for managing virtual machines (VMs) across various settings. Given the importance of the data and applications housed within these VMs, having a solid backup plan is not just advisable—it’s essential. This note will highlight the array of available VMware backup options, highlighting their distinct features and advantages. We’ll also examine how Catalogic DPX steps in to refine and elevate these backup strategies.****

Migration to Proxmox VE from VMware: A Deep Dive into Backup Strategies and Cloud Integration

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Selecting the right virtualization platform is a critical decision for IT departments aiming to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and scale operations effectively. With VMware and Proxmox VE leading the pack, each platform offers distinct advantages. Proxmox VE, with its open-source framework, is particularly appealing for its cost-effectiveness and flexibility. This contrasts VMware, a proprietary solution known for its comprehensive support and scalability, though often at a higher cost. Recent changes in VMware’s licensing, influenced by corporate decisions, have led some organizations to consider Proxmox VE as a more customizable and financially accessible option.

Agent-based vs. Agentless Backup for VMs: Pros and Cons Analysis

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Against this highly dynamic landscape of contemporary IT infrastructures, virtualization has indeed become the key initiative for businesses to gain flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. This paradigm shift has accentuated effective data protection strategies. From among the myriad of options available, two major methods of safeguarding virtual machines (VMs) stand out, which include agent-based and agentless backups. Each of the two has its pros and cons unique to them, and for that reason, businesses should always make sure they comprehend the differences for their decisions to be enlightened.

How to Simultaneously Restore Multiple VMware Virtual Machines with DPX

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Restoringvirtual machines (VMs) after a system failure can be a slow and demanding process. Each VM needs careful attention to get systems up and running again, leading to long recovery times. The new multi-VM restore feature in Catalogic DPX aims to speed up these recoveries, making disaster recovery faster and easier for IT departments.

Traditionally, the VM restoration process has been a linear and methodical sequence of steps that IT teams must navigate following a system failure or data loss event. This process typically involves:

Backup and Restore for Multi-Hypervisor Environments

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

As container technology and Kubernetes, specifically, continues to be considered the future of virtualization, the fact is that the traditional hypervisor market continues to grow. According to Maximize Market Research, by 2027 the hypervisor market is expected to reach a value of $4.45 Billion, a CAGR (Compound annual growth rate) of 29.78% from 2020. As has been the case for a decade, VMware continues to be the leader in market share, at 56.8% (a number that is down from 65.4% in 2008). Still, an interesting trend is beginning to take shape: increasingly, small and midsize organizations are leaving VMware’s high costs behind and are transitioning to several alternative open VM platforms.

Data Protection for Scale Computing HyperCore Environments with DPX vPlus

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

For years, Catalogic’s DPX vPlus (previously known as vProtect) has been providing enterprise data protection for open source hypervisors that have been overlooked by the big backup vendors. While users of VMware and Hyper-V are never short on options when it comes to finding a trustworthy backup provider, including our own Catalogic DPX, the same is not true for the backup and recovery of open hypervisor or open virtual machine (VM) environments.

Catalogic DPX solves VM Backup for Southern Utah University

Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

As the Southern Utah University (SUU) struggled with their data protection system, due to their infrastructure becoming heavily virtualized, Catalogic assisted in building their new system to make VM backup and restore fast and easy, while providing more space in their data center.
Like many organizations and companies, Southern Utah University needed help within their IT department. As their percentage of VMs approached 90%, backups became more difficult for them to handle. They began to schedule jobs with individual time slots that they could not keep up with, which in turn disrupted major parts of their backups. Their attempt to improve VM support with software changes seemed too complex—that is, until Catalogic was there to assist them.

Protect VMs in Nutanix Acropolis and Scale Computing HC3 Without a Need to “Rip and Replace”

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In a world that seems to be dominated by “next big thing” messaging, VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V have found a way for the last decade or so to dominate the hypervisor market – maintaining over 80% of the market share throughout the last ten years. However, based on the emergence of several other competitors, we may begin to see a shift in the landscape. Though the “Big Two” still maintain a strong majority of the market, now more than ever, organizations are questioning the value proposition of VMware and Hyper-V, and are looking at alternative hypervisors or HyperConverged Infrastructure (HCI).