VMware Backup on Catalogic Software

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.

Understanding GuardMode: Enhanced Ransomware Protection for Backups in 2025

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Ransomware attacks now take an average of 7-8 days to detect, and by then, your backup files may already be compromised. GuardMode from Catalogic changes this by monitoring your data before it gets backed up, catching threats early and helping you restore only the affected files instead of rolling back entire systems.

If you’re a backup administrator or IT professional responsible for data protection, this guide will show you how GuardMode works, what features it offers, and how it can fit into your existing backup strategy. You’ll learn about its detection methods, recovery options, and practical benefits in about 10 minutes.

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.