What’s New in BDRSuite 7.0

BDRSuite has leveled up with the release of version 7.0.0, introducing a host of new features to enhance your backup and recovery experience. From seamless integration with KVM Hypervisor to robust support for cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, this update brings versatility and efficiency to data protection.

Just wanted to drop a quick note about Microsoft’s latest move—they’re wrapping up support for Hyper-V Server 2019. Mainstream support waves goodbye on January 9, 2024, while extended support takes a bow on January 9, 2029. This version is officially the end of the line, and Microsoft is nudging everyone toward Azure Stack HCI.

Now, I know transitions can be a bit tricky. Many companies are scouting for alternatives, and one that’s catching some eyes is KVM. It seems like a pretty solid choice, and guess what? BDRsuite has been on my radar, and I’m really digging what I see. The cool part? Rest assured, in the event of a transition to an alternative platform, BDRsuite stands as a steadfast companion. Its compatibility extends seamlessly to various hypervisors, ensuring a smooth integration with your chosen infrastructure.

BDRSuite’s versatile support for different hypervisor platforms and cloud environments makes it a reliable data protection solution during infrastructure transitions. Its latest release enhances this multi-platform compatibility even further.

New Features in v7.0.0:

1. KVM Backup and Recovery: BDRSuite seamlessly integrates with the KVM Hypervisor, providing agentless backup for KVM virtual machines. Enjoy flexible recovery options, granting you complete control over restoring critical virtual machines at the Disk mount and Download disk.
2. Azure Backup and Recovery: Agentless backup support for Azure virtual machines using Azure Native APIs. Leverage incremental backups and store them locally or on versatile cloud storage solutions: Azure Blob, AWS S3, Google Cloud, and S3 Compatible cloud solutions.
3. AWS Backup and Recovery: Experience agentless backups, incremental backups, and customizable backup policies for AWS infrastructure. Choose where to store backup data for Amazon EC2 instances, providing flexibility in data management.
4. PostgreSQL Backup and Recovery: BDRSuite now extends its backup capabilities to PostgreSQL databases, offering application-level backups, customizable policies, incremental backups, and efficient data protection.
5. File Share Backup and Recovery: Backup file shares hosted on NAS devices, and Windows machines effortlessly with BDRSuite. Automate backups, retain backup data and restore files/folders as needed.
6. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Strengthen the security of BDRSuite Servers with Two-Factor Authentication, ensuring only authorized individuals can access critical backup jobs via the BDRSuite Backup Server web-console.
7. Import Backup Data: Easily import backups to a new server from the backup repository during challenging scenarios. Whether facing a backup server failure or importing backups from another server, BDRSuite has you covered.
8. Pre/Post Backup Scripts: Automate tasks before and after the backup operation with pre and post backup scripts for VM, Disk Image, and file-level backups.
9. File Level Recovery to Source Machine: Enhance data recovery by directly restoring files/folders to the source machine, simplifying the entire process.

Enhancements in BDRSuite v7.0.0:

In addition to new features BDRSuite has made several improvements in the latest version:

• Centralized Backup for Microsoft SQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL Database
• Flexibly Add Folder Path as Backup Repository
• Automatic Backup Agent Installation from BDRSuite Backup Server
• Offsite copy support for backup jobs stored in object storage repository
• Standalone Tape Library Support
• Email Notifications to EndUser’s MailID associated with their Endpoints
• Missed Backup Schedule Report

Conclusion:

With these exciting additions and enhancements, BDRSuite v7.0.0 empowers users with greater control, flexibility, and security in their backup and recovery processes. Upgrade now to unlock a new level of data protection!