{"id":61624,"date":"2025-12-23T21:08:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T17:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/?p=61624"},"modified":"2025-12-30T17:28:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T13:28:29","slug":"msp360-backup-for-proxmox-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/msp360-backup-for-proxmox-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"MSP360 Backup for Proxmox: FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This FAQ answers common questions about <a href=\"https:\/\/get.msp360.com\/msp360-backup-for-proxmox-ve-beta\"><strong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"541\">MSP360 Backup for Proxmox Beta<\/strong><\/a>, including installation, configuration, supported features, and current limitations.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"681\">Where do I install MSP360 Backup for Proxmox?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"891\"><strong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"689\">Q:<\/strong> Where do I install MSP360 Backup for Proxmox?<br data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"738\" \/><strong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"744\">A:<\/strong> MSP360 Backup for Proxmox is installed on a Windows machine. No software installation or configuration is required on the Proxmox host itself.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1068\">All backup settings are configured using the standard MSP360 Backup Plan workflow - the same workflow MSP360 users are already familiar with when backing up VMware environments.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1154\">Can MSP360 Backup for Proxmox run on a VM hosted on the same Proxmox server?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1342\"><strong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1162\">Q:<\/strong> Can I install MSP360 Backup for Proxmox on a VM running on the same Proxmox host?<br data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\" \/><strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1253\">A:<\/strong> Yes, this configuration is technically possible, but it requires additional precautions.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1699\">\n<li data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1562\">\n<p data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1562\">The VM running <strong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1390\">MSP360 Backup for Proxmox<\/strong> must not back up itself. Because of this, the options <strong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1479\">\u201cBack up all virtual machines\u201d<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1527\">\u201cBack up only running virtual machines\u201d<\/strong> are not suitable in this scenario.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1699\">\n<p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1699\">It is strongly recommended to use a datastore that is physically located on a disk separate from the one hosting the virtual machines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1940\">Proxmox generally does not recommend this configuration for production environments. We view this primarily as a workload-related concern, which can be managed with proper planning and configuration. The final decision is left to the user.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2063\">As long as backups are performed regularly and stored in a secure backup destination, data will be available when needed.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2106\">How do I configure a backup plan?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2189\"><strong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2114\">Q:<\/strong> How do I configure a backup plan for MSP360 Backup for Proxmox?<br data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2181\" \/><strong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2187\">A:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2425\">\n<li data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2282\">\n<p data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2282\"><strong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2215\">Standalone edition:<\/strong> Backup plans are configured locally using the MSP360 Backup GUI.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2425\">\n<p data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2425\"><strong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2305\">Managed edition:<\/strong> Backup plans can be configured remotely via the MSP360 web console or locally using the MSP360 Backup GUI (if allowed).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2467\">Do I need Proxmox Backup Server?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2666\"><strong data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2475\">Q:<\/strong> Do I need to install Proxmox Backup Server to use MSP360 Backup for Proxmox?<br data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2555\" \/><strong data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2561\">A:<\/strong> No. <strong data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2595\">MSP360 Backup for Proxmox<\/strong> does not require Proxmox Backup Server and does not use it in any way.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2739\">Where can I store backups created by MSP360 Backup for Proxmox?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2865\"><strong data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2747\">Q:<\/strong> Where can I store Proxmox backups?<br data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2785\" \/><strong data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2791\">A:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2821\">MSP360 Backup for Proxmox<\/strong> supports the following backup destinations:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2997\">\n<li data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2880\">\n<p data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2880\">Amazon S3<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2891\">\n<p data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2891\">Wasabi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2908\">\n<p data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2908\">Backblaze B2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2926\">\n<p data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2926\">Local storage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2952\">\n<p data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2952\">S3-compatible storage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2972\">\n<p data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2972\">Microsoft Azure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2972\">Google Cloud Storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3050\">What can MSP360 Backup for Proxmox back up?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3128\"><strong data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3058\">Q:<\/strong> What can MSP360 Backup for Proxmox back up?<br data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3105\" \/><strong data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3111\">A:<\/strong> You can back up:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3225\">\n<li data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3162\">\n<p data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3162\">All existing virtual machines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3195\">\n<p data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3195\">All running virtual machines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3225\">\n<p data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3225\">Selected virtual machines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3230\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3271\">Can I choose which disks to back up?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3484\"><strong data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3279\">Q:<\/strong> Can I select individual VM disks for backup?<br data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3327\" \/><strong data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3333\">A:<\/strong> At this time, <strong data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3377\">MSP360 Backup for Proxmox<\/strong> backs up all disks attached to a virtual machine. Granular disk selection is planned for a future release.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3489\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3519\">What license is required?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3697\"><strong data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3527\">Q:<\/strong> What license type is required for MSP360 Backup for Proxmox?<br data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3591\" \/><strong data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3597\">A:<\/strong> A VM license is required. Licensing details may vary depending on the deployment and program stage.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3702\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3730\">Are backups compressed?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3917\"><strong data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3738\">Q:<\/strong> Is backup data compressed?<br data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3768\" \/><strong data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"3774\">A:<\/strong> Yes. Backups created by <strong data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3828\">MSP360 Backup for Proxmox<\/strong> are compressed automatically. Compression settings are not currently exposed in the GUI.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3919\" data-end=\"3922\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"3949\">Are backups encrypted?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"4084\"><strong data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3957\">Q:<\/strong> Is backup data encrypted?<br data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"3986\" \/><strong data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"3992\">A:<\/strong> Yes. <strong data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4027\">MSP360 Backup for Proxmox<\/strong> supports encrypted backups using a password you specify.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4086\" data-end=\"4089\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4118\">Are backups incremental?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4259\"><strong data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4126\">Q:<\/strong> Are Proxmox backups incremental?<br data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4162\" \/><strong data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4168\">A:<\/strong> Yes. The first backup run is always a full backup. All subsequent backups are incremental.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4261\" data-end=\"4264\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4297\">Can I schedule full backups?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4423\"><strong data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4305\">Q:<\/strong> Is it possible to schedule full backups?<br data-start=\"4346\" data-end=\"4349\" \/><strong data-start=\"4349\" data-end=\"4355\">A:<\/strong> Yes. <strong data-start=\"4361\" data-end=\"4390\">MSP360 Backup for Proxmox<\/strong> supports scheduled full backups.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4425\" data-end=\"4428\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4430\" data-end=\"4470\">Are synthetic full backups supported?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4472\" data-end=\"4627\"><strong data-start=\"4472\" data-end=\"4478\">Q:<\/strong> Are synthetic full backups supported?<br data-start=\"4516\" data-end=\"4519\" \/><strong data-start=\"4519\" data-end=\"4525\">A:<\/strong> Synthetic full backups are not supported in the initial version and are planned for a future release.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4632\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4672\">What restore options are available?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4674\" data-end=\"4845\"><strong data-start=\"4674\" data-end=\"4680\">Q:<\/strong> What can I restore?<br data-start=\"4700\" data-end=\"4703\" \/><strong data-start=\"4703\" data-end=\"4709\">A:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"4710\" data-end=\"4739\">MSP360 Backup for Proxmox<\/strong> allows you to restore a virtual machine to a specified Proxmox server. During restore, you can choose to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4962\">\n<li data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4874\">\n<p data-start=\"4848\" data-end=\"4874\">Power on the restored VM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4875\" data-end=\"4903\">\n<p data-start=\"4877\" data-end=\"4903\">Overwrite an existing VM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4904\" data-end=\"4962\">\n<p data-start=\"4906\" data-end=\"4962\">Restore the VM as a new instance with a specified name<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4964\" data-end=\"4967\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4969\" data-end=\"5004\">Is file-level restore supported?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5006\" data-end=\"5185\"><strong data-start=\"5006\" data-end=\"5012\">Q:<\/strong> Is item-level restore supported?<br data-start=\"5045\" data-end=\"5048\" \/><strong data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5054\">A:<\/strong> Yes. <strong data-start=\"5060\" data-end=\"5089\">MSP360 Backup for Proxmox<\/strong> supports item-level restore, allowing you to recover individual files or folders from a backup.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5187\" data-end=\"5190\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5192\" data-end=\"5206\">Final notes<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5208\" data-end=\"5428\"><strong data-start=\"5208\" data-end=\"5237\">MSP360 Backup for Proxmox<\/strong> is designed to provide a reliable and familiar backup experience for MSPs and IT professionals. Functionality will continue to evolve over time, and feature availability may vary by release. <a href=\"https:\/\/get.msp360.com\/msp360-backup-for-proxmox-ve-beta\">Sign up for beta<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This FAQ answers common questions about MSP360 Backup for Proxmox Beta, including installation, configuration, supported features, and current limitations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[883,877,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61624","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-backup-and-dr-articles","category-blog-articles","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61624","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61624"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61624\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61632,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61624\/revisions\/61632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61624"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61624"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}