Host backup
Learn how to protect a Hyper-V host with Xopero ONE.
General information
Hyper-V, Microsoft’s virtualization platform, allows organizations to run multiple virtual machines efficiently on a single host. Ensuring the protection of both the Hyper-V host and its VMs is essential for maintaining business continuity and safeguarding data. This article outlines a simple guide on how to secure your Hyper-V environment using Xopero ONE, along with recommended best practices and additional resources.
Protecting a Hyper-V host
Prerequisites
To protect a Hyper-V host, start by installing a dedicated version of the Xopero ONE agent designed for Hyper-V environments. Once installed, the host will automatically appear in the Devices tab of Xopero ONE Management Service (XMS) admin panel.
Creating a backup plan
Go to the Plans tab in the XMS dashboard and select + Add plan.
Select Hyper-V from the platforms list.
Define the name of the backup plan.
Choose the appropriate backup type based on your requirements and configure the settings to ensure proper protection of your Hyper-V host and its virtual machines.
Choose the Hyper-V host from the list of available devices and specify the type of data you want to back up (including databases).
Configure options specific to Hyper-V backup.
Choose your backup storage location.
Next, set up the backup schedule and retention policy to define how often backups will run and how long they will be kept. In Advanced settings section you can also enable additional options, such as encryption and compression, to enhance data security and optimize storage usage.
After completing the configuration, click the Save button. The protection plan will then automatically begin protecting your Hyper-V host according to the schedule you defined.
Useful links and items
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