What is Proxmox Backup Server?
Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) is an enterprise-grade backup and disaster recovery solution built on Linux. It is optimized for virtual machines and containers, making it a great fit for Proxmox VE and other Linux-based virtualization platforms.
Key features of Proxmox Backup Server include:
- Efficient incremental backups with built-in deduplication, compression, and encryption
- Flexible backup schedules and retention policies
- Centralized management through an easy-to-use web UI
- Backup verification with reporting
- Bare metal recovery and standby VMs
- Role-based access control
- Scalable multi-repository and multi-tenant capabilities
As an open-source solution, Proxmox Backup Server provides enterprise-grade capabilities without the enterprise price tag. It can protect cross-platform, hybrid cloud environments running Linux, Windows, macOS, and more. Fast and reliable backups help meet RTO/RPO objectives for disaster recovery.
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