Backup Archives - ESX Virtualization https://www.vladan.fr/category/backup/ VMware ESXi, vSphere, VMware Backup, Hyper-V... how-to, videos.... Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:17:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 NAKIVO Backup & Replication 11.2: Full Proxmox VE 9.0 Support, VMware vSphere 9 Readiness – And Why It’s Literally Half the Price https://www.vladan.fr/nakivo-backup-replication-11-2-full-proxmox-ve-9-0-support-vmware-vsphere-9-readiness-and-why-its-literally-half-the-price/ https://www.vladan.fr/nakivo-backup-replication-11-2-full-proxmox-ve-9-0-support-vmware-vsphere-9-readiness-and-why-its-literally-half-the-price/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:14:31 +0000 https://www.vladan.fr/?p=235573 If you’ve been reading ESX Virtualization since the VMware 3.x days (yeah, 2008–2024 archive still holds up), you know I’ve always had a soft spot for backup solutions that actually deliver real value instead of just burning your budget. I’ve tested pretty much every major player over the years – Veeam, Commvault, you name it […]

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]]> https://www.vladan.fr/nakivo-backup-replication-11-2-full-proxmox-ve-9-0-support-vmware-vsphere-9-readiness-and-why-its-literally-half-the-price/feed/ 0 StarWind V2V / P2V Converter Version 9 (build 848) – Multi-VM Conversions, Full CLI Support, Hot Migrations, and Cloud Improvements Make This Free Tool a Datacenter Must-Have https://www.vladan.fr/starwind-v2v-p2v-converter-version-9-build-848-multi-vm-conversions-full-cli-support-hot-migrations-and-cloud-improvements-make-this-free-tool-a-datacenter-must-have/ https://www.vladan.fr/starwind-v2v-p2v-converter-version-9-build-848-multi-vm-conversions-full-cli-support-hot-migrations-and-cloud-improvements-make-this-free-tool-a-datacenter-must-have/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:41:00 +0000 https://www.vladan.fr/?p=235450 If you’re a datacenter admin or architect still juggling VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox, oVirt, or even Oracle VirtualBox workloads – or if you’re moving stuff to/from Azure and AWS – you already know how painful VM conversions can be. Manual exports, temporary storage bloat, downtime, and the constant fear of data corruption during format […]

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]]> https://www.vladan.fr/starwind-v2v-p2v-converter-version-9-build-848-multi-vm-conversions-full-cli-support-hot-migrations-and-cloud-improvements-make-this-free-tool-a-datacenter-must-have/feed/ 0 Veeam Backup & Replication Cybersecurity Improvements – Recon Scanner 3.0 and Malware Scanning in Backups https://www.vladan.fr/veeam-backup-replication-cybersecurity-improvements-recon-scanner-3-0-and-malware-scanning-in-backups/ https://www.vladan.fr/veeam-backup-replication-cybersecurity-improvements-recon-scanner-3-0-and-malware-scanning-in-backups/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:47:17 +0000 https://www.vladan.fr/?p=235398 Veeam Backup & Replication has long been THE solution for data protection in virtualized environments. I’m covering their technology on my blog since its inception. The blog runs since 2008! Now, with the rise of ransomware and sophisticated cyber threats, Veeam has stepped up its game in cybersecurity. In recent versions, especially from v12 onwards […]

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]]> https://www.vladan.fr/veeam-backup-replication-cybersecurity-improvements-recon-scanner-3-0-and-malware-scanning-in-backups/feed/ 0 Diving Deep into Nakivo Backup & Replication: Lesser-Known Features, Multiplatform Flexibility, and Licensing Options for Cost-Effective Data Protection https://www.vladan.fr/diving-deep-into-nakivo-backup-replication-lesser-known-features-multiplatform-flexibility-and-licensing-options-for-cost-effective-data-protection/ https://www.vladan.fr/diving-deep-into-nakivo-backup-replication-lesser-known-features-multiplatform-flexibility-and-licensing-options-for-cost-effective-data-protection/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:36:08 +0000 https://www.vladan.fr/?p=235390 I’m blogging about Nakivo’s product since their inception. My first blog post about the product was around 2013! Nakivo Backup & Replication continues to stand out as a robust, reliable solution for safeguarding virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments. I've covered Nakivo extensively over the years, from its Proxmox integration and Transporter scalability to free […]

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]]> https://www.vladan.fr/diving-deep-into-nakivo-backup-replication-lesser-known-features-multiplatform-flexibility-and-licensing-options-for-cost-effective-data-protection/feed/ 0 Shadow Wearables in Enterprise Environments: The Hidden Risks of Connected Devices https://www.vladan.fr/shadow-wearables-in-enterprise-environments-the-hidden-risks-of-connected-devices/ https://www.vladan.fr/shadow-wearables-in-enterprise-environments-the-hidden-risks-of-connected-devices/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:04:52 +0000 https://www.vladan.fr/?p=235355 If you've been following my blog for a while (It’s up since 2008!), you know I usually dive into virtualization topics like VMware updates, Proxmox, XCP-NG, and other virtualization alternatives, or backup solutions from vendors like Nakivo and Veeam. But today, I want to shift gears a bit and talk about something that's becoming increasingly […]

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]]> https://www.vladan.fr/shadow-wearables-in-enterprise-environments-the-hidden-risks-of-connected-devices/feed/ 0 StarWind VTL: Boosting Immutability and Ransomware Protection in Your Own Datacenter https://www.vladan.fr/starwind-vtl-boosting-immutability-and-ransomware-protection-in-your-own-datacenter/ https://www.vladan.fr/starwind-vtl-boosting-immutability-and-ransomware-protection-in-your-own-datacenter/#respond Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:03 +0000 https://www.vladan.fr/?p=235295 If you're an IT admin dealing with the constant threat of ransomware, you know how crucial it is to have a solid backup strategy that goes beyond the basics. Today, I want to dive into StarWind Virtual Tape Library (VTL), a solution that's all about making your backups immutable and ransomware-proof while keeping everything under […]

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]]> https://www.vladan.fr/starwind-vtl-boosting-immutability-and-ransomware-protection-in-your-own-datacenter/feed/ 0 Veeam VBR 13 and Scality Artesca Integration: A Game-Changer for Cyber-Resilient Backups https://www.vladan.fr/veeam-vbr-13-and-scality-artesca-integration-a-game-changer-for-cyber-resilient-backups/ https://www.vladan.fr/veeam-vbr-13-and-scality-artesca-integration-a-game-changer-for-cyber-resilient-backups/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:31:16 +0000 https://www.vladan.fr/?p=235235 With the recent release of Veeam Backup & Replication v13 in November 2025, the backup world has seen some exciting advancements in security, performance, and object storage support. One standout development is the deepened partnership between Veeam and Scality, culminating in the ARTESCA + Veeam Unified Software Appliance. This solution bundles Veeam VBR directly with […]

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]]> https://www.vladan.fr/veeam-vbr-13-and-scality-artesca-integration-a-game-changer-for-cyber-resilient-backups/feed/ 0 Recovering a Corrupted Exchange Database with Stellar Repair for Exchange https://www.vladan.fr/recovering-a-corrupted-exchange-database-with-stellar-repair-for-exchange/ https://www.vladan.fr/recovering-a-corrupted-exchange-database-with-stellar-repair-for-exchange/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:32:44 +0000 https://www.vladan.fr/?p=235192 As someone who has managed multiple on-premises Exchange environments over the years, I’ve dealt with my fair share of database corruption issues. Some are minor annoyances; others can disrupt business operations for hours. Recently, I had to handle a corruption incident in a small IT firm running Exchange Server 2016, and that’s when I truly […]

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]]> https://www.vladan.fr/recovering-a-corrupted-exchange-database-with-stellar-repair-for-exchange/feed/ 0 HPE Morpheus VM Entreprise and Morpheus VM Essentials updates released – v8.0.11 https://www.vladan.fr/hpe-morpheus-vm-entreprise-and-morpheus-vm-essentials-updates-released-v8-0-11/ https://www.vladan.fr/hpe-morpheus-vm-entreprise-and-morpheus-vm-essentials-updates-released-v8-0-11/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:31:14 +0000 https://www.vladan.fr/?p=235160 HPE has released new version of their virtualization stack – Morpheus VM Entreprise and Morpheus VM Essentials. While all the features that are present in the “Essentials” are also in the “Entreprise”, not everything (obviously) can be found in the “Essentials”. That's the game, right? As you already know as I already reported earlier, that […]

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]]> https://www.vladan.fr/hpe-morpheus-vm-entreprise-and-morpheus-vm-essentials-updates-released-v8-0-11/feed/ 0 Veeam Backup and Replication Upgrade on Windows – Yes we can https://www.vladan.fr/veeam-backup-and-replication-upgrade-on-windows-yes-we-can/ https://www.vladan.fr/veeam-backup-and-replication-upgrade-on-windows-yes-we-can/#respond Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:27:38 +0000 https://www.vladan.fr/?p=235135 Veeam has released their latest Windows version of their flagship software – Veeam Backup and Replication v13, as well as their Veeam Data Platform v13 with VeeamOne and Veeam Orchestrator etc. Users that are on Windows can now upgrade their infrastructure backup software to their latest release. I did the test in the lab, during […]

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