Linux Server Backup Solution from NAKIVO
✔ Instant granular recovery of files and app objects
✔ Instant recovery of Linux servers as VMware vSphere VMs
✔ Automate Linux backup and recovery workflows
✔ Subscription and Perpetual licensing
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Linux Server Backup at a Glance
Linux Server Incremental Backups
Create incremental and consistent backups of Linux server data with running applications and databases
Bare Metal Recovery
Recover full physical Linux servers to identical hardware without reinstalling the operating system
Instant Data Recovery
Recover individual files and app objects or Linux servers to VMware VMs in minutes
Ransomware Resilience
Protect Linux server backups against breaches and corruption with encryption and immutability
Backup Malware Scan
Perform safe recoveries by scanning Linux server backups for malware before restoring data
Data Protection Automation
Set, schedule and adjust automated Linux backup and recovery workflows to streamline data protection
Why Back Up Linux Server with NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Fast Incremental Linux Server Backup
Run incremental backups of Linux Server. The solution uses the proprietary change tracking technology and writes only the data blocks that have changed since the previous Linux backup to the target repository. This helps offload hardware and network, save storage space, and increase backup speed.
Backup Immutability and Ransomware Resilience
To enhance data resilience, enable immutability for encrypted backups stored in a local Linux-based repository, NEC HYDRAstor file systems, cloud storage (Amazon S3, Azure Blob, Wasabi, Backblaze B2) and other S3-compatible platforms. Throughout the immutability period, backups are protected from changes, ransomware encryption and accidental deletion. Ensure that the recovered data is malware-free by scanning backups prior to granular or full server restores.
Multiple Backup Targets
Easily apply the 3-2-1 backup rule to avoid a single point of failure and ensure data availability. Store Linux server backups in local storage for instant access and swift recovery or send copies offsite, to the cloud, S3-compatible platforms or tape. You can set Job Chaining to create backup copies and send them to different locations automatically, after each successful backup.
Full Linux Server Recovery
Use bare metal recovery to restore Linux servers from backups to the same or identical hardware without the need for reinstalling the OS or lengthy configurations. Reduce recovery times by recovering physical servers to virtual environments (P2V) and instantly booting fully functional VMware vSphere VMs from Linux server backups. Recovered VMs are ready for long-term use in a production environment, and you can resume production workflows swiftly after a physical machine failure.
Support for Applications and Databases
Enable the application-aware mode to create transactionally-consistent Linux server backups even of those applications that are in use. Run custom pre-freeze and post-thaw scripts that instruct applications and databases to flush pending I/O operations and in-memory data to the disk before a backup workflow is initiated.
Instant Granular Recovery
Restore a file or an app object in seconds directly from backups, without recovering the entire Linux server. The NAKIVO solution supports file servers and most common Microsoft apps, such as Active Directory, SQL Server and Exchange Server. Use the search function to find the required file or object, create up to 4,000 recovery points per backup, and recover the file or object to the original or different location.
Automated Data Protection
Streamline your Linux data protection by initiating the backup and recovery workflows with a single click. Use the Calendar dashboard to schedule data protection activities or automate them by configuring custom policy rules. Integrate third-party tools for extended automation capabilities.
What You Get with Linux Backup Software from NAKIVO
Optimized Performance
Optimize hardware and network usage to improve recovery time objectives (RTO). Additionally, you can enable network acceleration to speed up backup workflows by up to 2 times. Or set Advanced Bandwidth Throttling to flexibly adjust available network bandwidth for data protection workflows.
App Data Consistency
Application awareness allows you to create consistent backups and streamline operational recovery after Linux server failures. Use app-aware mode to facilitate granular recovery. Restore files and application objects to the original or custom location on demand. After recovery, files and app objects are ready for use in production, with all file permissions preserved.
Storage Space Optimization
NAKIVO’s Linux backup solution provides a set of features to save storage space and maintain the stable functioning of your servers. With incremental backups, the solution rewrites only the data blocks that have changed since the previous backup. Exclude unnecessary swap data and unused space from backups to reduce their size even more. For the best performance and maximum backup speed, integrate a deduplication appliance as a backup target.
Critical Data Safety and Security
Improve your IT infrastructure resilience by setting regular automated workflows to back up critical data. Restrict access to the NAKIVO solution and encrypt backups before transferring them over the network to prevent unauthorized access.
Ransomware Protection
Protect your Linux server data from ransomware attacks. Diversify backup storage to avoid a single point of failure. Send backup copies offsite, to the cloud (Amazon S3, Wasabi, Azure Blob, Backblaze B2), other S3-compatible storage (MinIO, Cloudian, Lyve Cloud, etc.) or tape. Enable immutability for backups stored in local Linux-based repositories, NEC HYDRAstor backup appliances or in public and private clouds to protect backups from encryption or deletion by ransomware.
Cut Down on Costs
Long-term data archiving requires additional expenses on reliable storage devices and maintenance. Backup to tape provides easier and more compact Linux server backup storage, which requires little to no maintenance and resources. Send backups to tape for long-term data retention, saving significant amounts of money and improving the reliability of your data protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I protect mixed IT environments with the Linux backup solution from NAKIVO?
Yes. The NAKIVO solution is an advanced backup solution for Linux that offers a variety of backup and recovery options for mixed environments. One instance of the solution allows you to protect:
- Physical: Linux and Windows servers/workstations
- Virtual: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, Proxmox VE
- Cloud: Amazon EC2
- SaaS: Microsoft 365
- Oracle Database via RMAN
- File shares: SMB and NFS
Instantly boot Linux servers as VMware Vsphere VMs directly from backups, use Bare Metal Recovery or use the Cross-Platform Recovery feature to convert physical machines into VMs or migrate between VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V VMs.
Can a root user lift the immutability of my Linux backups?
A root user can lift the immutability applied to backups stored in local Linux-based repositories. However, immutability applied to Linux backups in public and private clouds cannot be undone until the set period expires. The same applies to backups made immutable in a local Linux repository deployed as part of a hardened VA or AMI. In this case, even the root user is unable to lift or change the backup immutability set with the solution.
Can I use NAKIVO’s solution for backup as a service (BaaS)?
Yes. Use the multi-tenant mode to offer BaaS, RaaS, DRaaS and other data protection services to your clients. You can manage up to 100 isolated IT environments within one instance of the solution. What’s more, you can offload data protection tasks to clients and allocate needed resources.
Can I back up file shares on Linux machines?
Yes. You can run incremental backups of your SMB/NFS file shares stored on Linux and Windows machines, and NAS devices. Pay only for the volume of data you need to back up. The solution supports file-level recovery, backup copy and scheduling to make administration simpler.
Can I automate data protection activities for my Linux server?
Absolutely. Link workflows to make them run after each other or use the Policy-Based Data Protection feature to create custom policies that add matching machines to workflows automatically. For more automation capabilities, integrate NAKIVO’s solution with third-party tools via HTTP APIs.
What do I get with the NAKIVO Free Trial?
With the NAKIVO Free Trial, you get 15 days of unlimited data protection for all workloads, including physical, virtual, cloud and SaaS. Download and install the solution in less than 5 min, no credit card required. Along with backup capabilities, you can also check out replication for VMs and EC2 instances and the Site Recovery functionality.
