Backup to VAST Data Platform with NAKIVO
✓ Fast multiplatform backup
✓ Direct incremental backup to cloud
✓ Immutable backups with at-source encryption
✓ Subscription and perpetual licenses

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Top Benefits of NAKIVO Backup to VAST Data Platform
Direct Backup to VAST
Incremental backup of virtual, physical, cloud, file shares and SaaS workloads to VAST storage.
Unmatched Scalability and Efficiency
Reduce storage expenses and scale seamlessly with a solution optimized for efficiency and growth.
Ransomware Protection
Secure backup data stored in VAST Data Platform with immutability and source-side encryption.
Storage Tiering
Eliminate a single point of failure by storing data copies in multiple locations offsite.
Flexible Recovery Options
Instantly boot VMs, recover files and application objects and migrate across platforms with ease.

Streamlined Management
Control all backup, replication and recovery workflows across multiple platforms from a single, intuitive interface.
NAKIVO x VAST Data Platform for Secure Backups
Multiplatform Support
Back up virtual, physical, cloud and SaaS workloads directly to VAST Data Platform without additional configurations:
- VMware vSphere VMs
- Microsoft Hyper-V VMs
- Nutanix AHV VMs
- Proxmox VE VMs
- Amazon EC2 instances
- Linux servers and workstations
- Windows servers and workstations
- SMB/NFS file shares
- Microsoft 365
Flexible Recovery
NAKIVO delivers flexible recovery options to fit your specific needs:
- Boot fully functional VMs in seconds directly from VAST storage.
- Quickly locate and recover individual files and app objects in Microsoft SQL Server, Exchange Server and Active Directory.
- Quickly restore physical machines with bare metal recovery, saving time on OS configurations.
- Instantly recover physical machines as VMs with P2V recovery.
- Quickly find and recover the Microsoft 365 items you need in Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Teams backups.
Reduce Administration Complexities
Simplify backup operations with a unified solution for backup, replication and disaster recovery. NAKIVO’s solution seamlessly integrates with VAST storage and allows you to automate administration with custom data protection policies and advanced scheduling.
Ransomware-Resilient Backups
Ensure data integrity and availability even in the face of cyber threats with NAKIVO’s security features. Restrict access to the solution with role-based access control and two-factor authentication. Encrypt backup data at the source, before transferring over the network, and make backups stored in VAST storage immutable. This way, you can ensure that not even a root user can modify or remove data. Additionally, you can scan backups for malware to verify that the data you need to recover is ransomware-free.

Eliminate a Single Point of Failure
Easily create multiple backup copies and store them across different storage platforms onsite and offsite to meet the 3-2-1-1 backup rule and optimize storage costs. With NAKIVO, you can automatically create and send a backup copy to VAST Data Platform for secure and scalable storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of VAST data storage can I connect NAKIVO Backup & Replication to?
NAKIVO Backup & Replication allows you to add VAST Data Platform as an S3-compatible storage platform. You can learn more about the required APIs here.
How can I secure my data in VAST?
NAKIVO offers a wide range of security features to secure your data stored in VAST storage.
- First, make sure that you restrict access to backup workflows with two-factor authentication and role-based access control.
- Enable backup encryption at the source. Additionally, consider network and storage encryption options for end-to-end security against unauthorized access.
- Diversify backup targets and meet the 3-2-1-1 rule to avoid a single point of failure.
- Finally, make backups stored in VAST Data Platform immutable to prevent ransomware encryption and modifications during the specified period.
What types of backups does NAKIVO support with VAST Data Platform?
NAKIVO supports agentless, image-based and app-aware incremental backups to VAST Data Platform.
Does NAKIVO charge additional costs for integration?
No. Direct backup to the cloud or S3-compatible storage is available for all users with NAKIVO’s Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise and Enterprise Plus editions. To get started, add your VAST Data Platform storage to the NAKIVO Backup & Replication Inventory, as shown in the User Guide.
For pricing and licensing details for VAST Data Platform, please reach out to the VAST support team.
Can I try NAKIVO for free?
Absolutely! Start the 15-Day Free Trial to get access to the solution’s functionality without any capacity or feature limitations. No credit card required.
What other S3-compatible platforms can I integrate with NAKIVO?
NAKIVO allows you to add a wide range of S3-compatible storage providers, including MinIO, Cloudian, LyveCloud, DigitalOcean and Google Cloud. Refer to this page for a complete list of supported vendors.