Vembu BDRSuite v7.0.0 Release is Available Now < ProVirtualzone

In this blog post, Vembu BDRSuite v7.0.0 Release is Available Now, we will discuss how protecting data has become a priority for businesses of all sizes. Recognizing this need, Vembu has taken a step forward by introducing BDRSuite v7.0.0 Release Candidate. This latest version represents a milestone in backup and disaster recovery solutions, providing comprehensive coverage to safeguard your company’s valuable data. We will talk about the specifics of this release and its new features, how Vembu BDRSuite v7.0.0 is improving with this its backup tool and with this new version providing data protection standards, and why it could be the solution you’ve been searching for.

In our previous blog articles discussing Vembu and its BDRSuite, we have highlighted its cost-effectiveness and suitability for businesses of all sizes. On top of these advantages, BDRSuite has a designed graphical user interface (GUI) that simplifies the overall user experience. It requires simple setup and configuration to get started, enabling businesses to effortlessly and efficiently back up their environments. This ease of use, combined with its functionality, positions BDRSuite as a choice for those in search of a dependable and uncomplicated backup solution.

This major release introduces a host of new features and enhancements, including:

KVM Backup and Recovery: This feature allows for efficient, agentless backup of KVM virtual machines. It enables users to perform complete machine backups or select specific files for backup, offering versatility in recovery options. Ideal for environments utilizing KVM, it ensures that critical virtual infrastructure is protected with minimal overhead.
Azure and AWS Backup and Recovery: BDRSuite’s integration with Azure and AWS facilitates seamless, agentless backups using native cloud APIs. It supports incremental backups, enhancing efficiency and reducing storage needs. The feature allows backups to be stored in various cloud storages like Azure Blob, AWS S3, ensuring flexibility and reliability in cloud environments.
PostgreSQL Backup and Recovery: Tailored for PostgreSQL databases, this feature provides application-level backups. It includes customizable backup policies and supports incremental backups, ensuring efficient and reliable database protection.
File Share Backup and Recovery: This functionality is designed to secure file shares on NAS devices, as well as Windows and Linux systems. It offers flexible scheduling and retention options, enabling organizations to automate and customize their file share backups according to their specific requirements.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Enhancing the security framework, 2FA ensures that only authorized individuals can access the BDRSuite Backup Server web-console. This feature adds an additional layer of security, safeguarding against unauthorized access.
Import Backup Data: In critical scenarios such as backup server failure or transferring backups from one server to another, this feature allows for the easy importation of backup data, ensuring continuity and data integrity.
Pre/Post Backup Scripts: This feature enables the automation of specific tasks before and after the backup process. It’s particularly useful for customizing backup operations and integrating them into broader IT workflows.
File Level Recovery to Source Machine: Streamlining the data recovery process, this feature allows for direct restoration of files or folders to the source machine, simplifying and speeding up the recovery process.

BDRSuite v7.0.0 is also packed with other new features and enhancements, such as:

Centralized Backup for Databases: Now supports Microsoft SQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
Flexible Backup Repository Options: Add folder paths as backup repositories.
Automatic Backup Agent Installation: Deploy backup agents directly from the BDRSuite Backup Server.
Offsite Copy Support: Extend backup storage to object storage repositories.
Standalone Tape Library Support: Offers additional storage options.
Enhanced Email Notifications: Receive notifications at user-specific email addresses.
Missed Backup Schedule Report: Keep track of any missed backup schedules.

Vembu BDRSuite is the most trusted backup and disaster recovery solution for businesses of all sizes. With its comprehensive features and easy-to-use interface, BDRSuite can help you protect your data from all threats.

BDRSuite v7.0.0 stands out with its user-friendly interface, scalable architecture, and 24/7 support, ensuring a seamless and secure backup experience. Newly added features like PostgreSQL Backup and Recovery, improved centralized backup for SQL and MySQL, and offsite copy support with tape library support further enhance its capability.

Download the BDRSuite v7.0.0 Release Candidate today and start protecting your data!

Here are some additional points:

BDRSuite is a cost-effective and scalable solution that can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud.
It is easy to use and manage, even for IT administrators with limited experience.
BDRSuite is backed by a 24/7 support team that is available to help you with any issues.

Pricing Overview: Affordable Solutions for Your Backup Needs

BDRSuite v7.0.0 has robust features and a flexible and affordable pricing structure catering to various business sizes and requirements. For instance:

Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace Backups: Starting as low as $0.40 per user/month, ensuring cost-effective cloud platform protection.
VM, Server, and Cloud VM Backups: Priced at $1.8 per instance/month, offering comprehensive and budget-friendly options for virtual and physical server backups.

Vembu offers both perpetual and subscription licensing models, with pricing options based on VM level, CPU-socket level, and user level, accommodating a wide range of backup scenarios. Small businesses can benefit from special discounts, and a free version is available for basic needs.

For detailed pricing and to find the best plan for your business, visit Vembu BDR Suite Pricing.

Vembu BDRSuite v7.0.0 offers a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solution for a wide range of platforms. It supports data centers and private cloud environments including VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM for virtual platforms; Windows and Linux servers; and enterprise applications like SharePoint, SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and Exchange. It also covers SaaS applications such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, endpoint backups for Windows, Linux, and Mac, and extends to cloud workloads on AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. This flexibility allows Vembu to provide robust backup and recovery across various IT environments.

How to upgrade?

Note: If you plan to upgrade to the new version, please follow the document on how to upgrade and the upgrade path.

Update Guide: https://www.bdrsuite.com/pdf/release-notes/vembu-bdr-automatic-software-update.pdf

All details about the new version can be found HERE.

You can also login to your Vembu Portal and download the correct version for your BDRSuite version(files using GA are not upgradeable; use the BDRSuite_Backup_Server_Setup_VERSION.exe, and not the BDRSuite_Backup_Server_Setup_VERSION_GA.exe).

Release notes: https://www.bdrsuite.com/vembu-bdr-suite-release-notes/
Download page: https://www.bdrsuite.com/vembu-bdr-suite-download/

Note: After each version update, it is advised to run a backup and restore the existing backup jobs on the backup server before moving on to the next version update.