# Host backup

## 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.

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## Protecting a Hyper-V host

### <mark style="background-color:$primary;">Prerequisites</mark>

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.

### <mark style="background-color:$primary;">Creating a backup plan</mark>

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Go to the **Plans** tab in the **XMS** dashboard and select **+ Add plan**.&#x20;

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Select **Hyper-V** from the platforms list.

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Define the name of the backup plan.
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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.

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Choose the **Hyper-V** host from the list of available devices and specify the type of data you want to back up (including databases).
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Configure options specific to **Hyper-V** backup.

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Choose your backup storage location.
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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.

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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.
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## Useful links and items

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[Adding Hyper-V host to Xopero ONE](/xopero-one-en/backup-and-recovery/virtual-machines/hyper-v/integration/adding-hyper-v-host-to-xopero-one.md)
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[Features](/xopero-one-en/backup-and-recovery/virtual-machines/hyper-v/backup/features.md)
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