MSP360 Backup
VM Backup Software
MSP360 VM backup protects your Hyper-V, VMware, and Proxmox virtual machines with hypervisor-level backup. Incremental, encrypted, and built for IT teams and MSPs.
VM Backup That Fits Your Virtual Infrastructure
Virtual machines are crucial in modern IT, but hypervisors often lack adequate protection. Snapshots are local and not designed for disaster recovery. A robust VM backup strategy should involve moving data to encrypted cloud storage with independent retention and a reliable restore process.
MSP360 supports Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, and Proxmox VE, offering tailored backup solutions like incremental backups, encryption, and centralized management for MSPs. Proxmox Community Edition is free and unlimited.
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Pick Your Hypervisor
Hyper-V Backup
Hypervisor-level backup for Microsoft environments - standalone hosts and Failover Clusters.
Hyper-V Backup SoftwareMSP360 VM Backup for Hyper-V
Works on Windows Server 2008 R2–2019, Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise, Windows 11 Pro. RCT-based incremental backups. VSS application-consistent backups. Failover Cluster with CSV support.
VMware Backup
CBT-powered backup for vSphere environments - application-consistent, cloud-delivered.
VMware Backup SoftwareMSP360 VM Backup for VMware
Works on VMware vSphere ESXi 6.0, 6.5, 6.7, 7.0, 8.0. CBT-based incremental backups. VSS application-consistent backups. Pre-Freeze/Post-Thaw Scripts (Beta).
Proxmox Backup
Free, agentless VM and LXC container backup for Proxmox VE. Community Edition: 1 host, 2 sockets, no time limits.
Proxmox Backup SoftwareMSP360 VM Backup for Proxmox
Works on Proxmox VE 6.x-8.x. Agentless via Proxmox API. Incremental + synthetic full (v8.6.5+). LXC container backup. Item-level file restore.
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VM Backup
| VMware | Hyper-V | Proxmox VE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Features | |||
| File Backup | |||
| Image-Based Backup | |||
| Encryption and Compression | |||
| Restore to Cloud VM | |||
| Object Lock | |||
| Storage Limits | |||
| AWS, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Storage | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Local Storage | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Pricing and Support | |||
| Support | Email Support | Email Support | Community |
| Pricing* *Per computer, annual subscription. Price excludes VAT. | $279.99 Buy Now | $279.99 Buy Now | Free |
Built for MSPs
MSP Platform
MSP360 VM Backup is also part of the MSP Software.
MSP360 Managed Backup simplifies backup management for MSPs across various clients and environments. Its web console allows remote monitoring of backup jobs and VM environments, enabling detailed reports, trend analysis, and advanced alerts. Supporting Amazon S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, Azure, and IDrive e2.
MSP Platform Features
- Centralized management
- Advanced Reporting and Alerting
- Rebranding
- Mobile Application
- MSP360 Connect Included
- Support: 24/7/365 live technical support
Built Into Every VM Backup Plan
Hypervisor-Level VM Backup
Back up virtual machines directly at the hypervisor level - no agent required inside each guest OS. MSP360 connects via the native hypervisor API and captures complete VM disk images including all attached virtual disks. Choose to back up all VMs, running VMs only, or a specific selection.
Incremental Backups with Block-Level Tracking
The first run creates a full backup. All subsequent runs transfer only the blocks that changed since the last job - using RCT (Hyper-V), CBT (VMware), or Proxmox API change tracking. Keeps backup windows short and storage overhead low without re-uploading unchanged data.
Synthetic Full Backup
Assemble a new full backup from the most recent full and all subsequent incrementals - without running a new full backup job against the source. No impact on the production host during assembly. Available for Hyper-V, VMware, and Proxmox (v8.6.5+).
Application-Consistent Backups
Ensure VSS-aware workloads are quiesced before snapshot creation. Hyper-V uses production checkpoints; VMware uses VMware Tools. Supports SQL Server, Exchange, SharePoint, and Active Directory. Configurable per VM: try, require, or disable. VMware falls back to crash-consistent if quiescing fails.
Instant Restore
Instant Restore enables virtual machines to boot directly from backup storage without waiting for a full restore operation to complete. Supported for Hyper-V and Proxmox VMs.
Signup for BetaGFS Retention
Grandfather-Father-Son retention automatically maintains daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly restore points - no manual scheduling required for long-term recovery coverage. Combine with Object Lock for immutable archival chains.
Object Lock Immutability
Store backup data in a locked state that cannot be modified or deleted - even by an admin - for a defined retention period. Works with Object Lock-compatible storage including AWS S3 and Wasabi. Protects backup chains from ransomware and accidental deletion. Combine with GFS for compliance-ready long-term retention.
Hybrid Backup
Automatically replicate your backup to one or multiple secondary destinations for offsite redundancy and disaster recovery.
Signup for BetaBring-Your-Own Cloud Storage
No vendor lock-in - connect to the storage provider you already use. Supported destinations include Amazon S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and IDrive e2, plus any S3-compatible provider. Local storage and NAS also supported.
Client-Side Deduplication
Eliminate redundant data before it reaches cloud storage - reducing upload size, bandwidth usage, and storage costs without affecting recovery granularity. Block-level deduplication runs on the client before transfer and is especially effective in VM environments with many identical blocks across machines. Available in the new backup format (NBF) for Hyper-V and VMware.
FAQ for VM Backup
Which hypervisors does MSP360 support for VM backup?
MSP360 supports Hyper-V (Windows Server and Windows 10/11), VMware vSphere ESXi (6.0 through 8.0), and Proxmox VE. Proxmox backup is currently in public beta.
Is there a free option for VM backup?
Yes - MSP360 Backup for Proxmox Community Edition is free with no time limits. It covers one Proxmox host with up to 2 CPU sockets and includes hypervisor-level VM backup, incremental backups, automatic compression, and bring-your-own cloud storage. For Hyper-V and VMware, a free trial is available.
Do I need a different license for each hypervisor?
No. In Backup Pro, one "VMware/Hyper-V" license covers both Hyper-V and VMware. Proxmox Community Edition is free. For Managed Backup, VM Edition is licensed per host - see the pricing calculator for costs.
What's the difference between MSP360 Backup Pro and MSP360 Managed Backup?
Both offer the same hypervisor-level backup capabilities. Backup Pro is managed locally via the agent UI on each host - suited for smaller environments. Managed Backup adds a centralized web console for deploying and monitoring backup plans across all clients and hypervisors.
Can I manage Hyper-V, VMware, and Proxmox from the same console?
Yes - MSP360 Managed Backup supports all three hypervisors from a single web console. Each environment uses its own backup plan, but all are visible and manageable from the same dashboard.
Can I restore a VM in the cloud?
Hyper-V and VMware backups support direct restore to Amazon EC2 and Microsoft Azure VM. Proxmox supports full VM restore to any Proxmox server and item-level file restore. Restore to EC2/Azure is not currently available for Proxmox.
Are VM backups encrypted?
Yes. Hyper-V and VMware backups use AES encryption (128/192/256-bit) configured per backup plan. Proxmox backup uses password-based encryption - all backup data is encrypted before being sent to the storage destination.
What is MSP360 Backup VM Edition?
MSP360 Backup VM Edition is essential for backing up virtual machines at the host level. Unlike standard licenses, VM Edition enables hypervisor-level backups. In Backup Pro, it's referred to as "VMware/Hyper-V" and costs $279.99/year, covering both hypervisors. For VMware hosts with over 2 physical processors, additional socket licenses are $139.99/year each. In Managed Backup, VM Edition is licensed per host. Check the pricing calculator for precise costs.
Related Resources
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MSP360 Backup
Hyper-V Backup Software
Back up Hyper-V virtual machines with MSP360 - incremental backups, CBT support, Failover Cluster backup, and flexible cloud storage options.
MSP360 Backup
VMware Backup Software
Back up VMware vSphere ESXi virtual machines with MSP360 - CBT-powered incrementals, application-consistent snapshots, and centralized management.
MSP360 Backup
Proxmox Backup Software
Protect Proxmox VE virtual machines with MSP360 - agentless backup, incremental transfers, LXC container support, and cloud storage flexibility.
Help
VM Edition Licensing Explained
Understand how VM Edition licenses work in MSP360 Backup - including the VMware / Hyper-V SKU, socket licensing for VMware, and Managed Backup per-host pricing.
Article
How to Back Up Hyper-V Virtual Machines in MSP360 Managed Backup Service
Step-by-step guide to configuring Hyper-V VM backup plans in MSP360 - storage selection, CBT setup, scheduling, and monitoring.
Whitepaper
VM Backup Best Practices
Download the whitepaper for expert recommendations on VM backup strategies, recovery testing, and ransomware protection.
Article
MSP360 Backup for Proxmox: FAQ and Setup Guide
Find answers to the most common questions about MSP360 Backup for Proxmox - installation, configuration, supported features, restore options, and storage destinations.
Help
How to Prepare a Proxmox VM for Backup
Step-by-step guide to configuring QEMU Guest Agent and permissions before running your first Proxmox backup plan in MSP360.
VM Backup for Every Hypervisor
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