Proxmox Backup Server
Open-Source Enterprise Backup Solution.
Overview
Proxmox Backup Server is an enterprise backup solution that is built on an open-source platform. It is designed for backing up and restoring virtual machines, containers, and physical hosts. It features incremental, fully deduplicated backups to reduce storage space and network load, along with strong encryption and data integrity checks.
✨ Key Features
- Incremental, fully deduplicated backups
- Strong encryption (AES-256)
- Data integrity verification
- Web-based management interface
- Tight integration with Proxmox VE
- Support for physical Linux hosts
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source and free to use
- Excellent deduplication capabilities
- Seamless integration with Proxmox VE
Unique Value: Provides a powerful, space-efficient, and enterprise-ready open-source backup solution, especially for Proxmox VE users.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Seamlessly backing up VMs and containers running on Proxmox VE
- Creating a highly space-efficient backup repository with deduplication
- Implementing a secure, on-premises backup strategy with end-to-end encryption
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that require broad support for Windows, VMware, or Hyper-V out of the box
- Companies that want a fully managed, appliance-based solution
🏆 Alternatives
Offers enterprise-grade features like deduplication and encryption at zero software cost, making it a highly cost-effective option for technically proficient teams.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium Subscription tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The software is free and open-source. Paid subscriptions are for enterprise support.
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