Data Protection on Catalogic Software

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.

NDMP Backup in 2026: The Protocol Isn’t the Problem. Your Management Layer Is.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

There’s a narrative floating around that NDMP is dead. That it’s a legacy protocol clinging to relevance while modern API-based approaches have moved on. Right? And I get the appeal of that story. It’s clean. It’s simple. But if you’re actually running a large NAS estate in production, you know it’s not that straightforward.

NDMP backup still protects the majority of enterprise NAS data. Not because people haven’t heard of the alternatives, but because ripping out a backup protocol that’s wired into your filer infrastructure is a project nobody wants to fund when the current approach works. The real pain, for most teams we talk to, isn’t the protocol itself. It’s everything around it: the legacy GUIs, the CLI-only configuration, the two-console shuffle just to troubleshoot a single failed job.

DPX 4.15: Modern NDMP Backup Management, VMware Tags, and Enterprise Encryption

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

DPX 4.15 is shipping with four areas of meaningful change: full NDMP management in the web interface, VMware backup scoping by vCenter tags, KMIP-compliant key management in vStor, and cloud archive encryption. None of these are speculative features. They deliver on capabilities that our customers have been asking for, and each one has a clear operational payoff.

This post walks through what each feature does, why it matters operationally, and where it fits in the broader context of how organizations manage NAS, VMware, and encryption today.

Cost-Effective Data Protection: IT Manager’s Proven Recipe to Maximize Savings

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

As an IT manager, you’re constantly walking a tightrope between ensuring robust data protection and managing tight budgets. It’s no secret that investing in new hardware can be costly, and often, organizations feel the pinch when forced to purchase the latest and greatest equipment just to keep up with growing data protection needs. But what if there was a way to improve your data protection strategy without breaking the bank? What if you could leverage the hardware you already have, extending its life and maximizing your investment? That’s exactly what this guide aims to help you do – build Cost-Effective Data Protection.

How to Use Granular Recovery for Efficient Backups and Restores with Catalogic DPX?

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

**Accurate data recovery is crucial for strategic planning. Granular recovery technology makes restoring the exact data needed easier, without the overhead of backing up everything. It’s the difference between searching for a needle in a haystack and retrieving the needle itself. Catalogic DPX plays a pivotal role in simplifying the process and providing simple backup solutions for complex data problems. **

The journey of data recovery is a reflection of the broader technological advancements in IT infrastructure. Transitioning from the physical confines of servers to the expansive, virtualized environments and the cloud has redefined the parameters of data storage and management.

How to Choose Between File Backup and Block Backup

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

File-level and block-level backup protect data in different ways. File backup works with selected files and folders, whereas block backup works with chunks of data from a disk or volume. The right approach depends on what you need to recover, the amount of data involved, and the recovery time your organization can accept.

File vs. Block

The practical difference appears during recovery. File backup gives administrators direct access to protected files and directories. Block backup is commonly used when the recovery target is a volume or system, although some products also support file-level recovery from block backups.

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.****

Can Your Budget Handle Ransomware? Top 11 SLED Data Protection Challenges

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Professionals in State, Local, and Educational (SLED) circles are in a tough spot. They’ve got to keep their data safe under a tight budget, battling againstcostly and stormy cyber threats. It’s a complex battlefield, no doubt. This post lists the 11 biggest challenges SLED organizations are facing right now when it comes to protecting their precious information. We’re talking about the must-tackle zones that need smart moves and sharp strategies to keep sensitive data under lock and key.