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Thinware vBackup®
Simple, Effective, Backup and Recovery for Virtual Infrastructure

Virtual infrastructure is complex enough as it is... why over complicate your backup solution?

Thinware vBackup is an enterprise grade backup solution for virtual infrastructure - minus the enterprise grade price. Thinware vBackup's easy to use interface and wizard guided setup make it easy to implement and manage in any size environment.

Reduce backup costs. Automate backup processes for an unlimited number of virtual machines using a single vBackup implementation.

Reduce down-time. Create full point-in-time backups without interruption to production systems.

Agent-free configuration. Perform agent-less backups of full virtual machines regardless of underlying operating system and without modification to systems being backed up.

Utilizes Off-host processing. Enables off-host backup of virtual machines accelerating backups and eliminating backup load from the ESX/ESXi host server.

What makes Thinware vBackup different from other virtual machine backup products?

Simplicity and cost. Thinware vBackup is purpose built to help you facilitate high-priority backup operations simply and effectively. And by avoiding rarely used, often non-essential, functionality and integrating with readily available (free) resources and utilities, Thinware vBackup is available at a price point that fits any budget.

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Each ESX/ESXi host server requires 1 license (unlimited number of processors or cores); first year of maintenance subscription included with license purchase (at no additional cost)

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Unlimited Virtual Machines
Backup an unlimited number of virtual machines from a single vBackup implementation

Image-based Backups
Backup and recover entire virtual machine images without the need for agents and regardless of the client operating system or application

Backup Running Virtual Machines
Backup virtual machines without pausing or powering them down

Application Consistent Backups
Integrates with Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service to ensure application consistency in backups

 

Multiple Backup Jobs per Virtual Machine
Configure multiple types of backup operations for each virtual machine

 

Schedule Backup Jobs
Backup jobs can be grouped or individually set to run unattended on a defined schedule

 

Command Line Interface
Execute backup jobs via command line to use your own preferred scheduler or integrate vBackup with other backup or systems management software

Detailed Process Logging
All backup operations are logged and recorded per backup job

E-mail Notifications
Enable SMTP e-mail notifications to receive process information upon completion of each backup job

 

File-based Restore
Browse the contents of a backup to restore individual files or folders

Instant Restore
Power-on a virtual machine directly from backup to test recoverability or to provide instant recovery in the event of a disaster

Basic Compression
Decrease storage requirements and improve backup speeds by only backing up the used area of a virtual machine's hard disks

 

Advanced Compression
Apply advanced compression to backups to further decrease backup storage requirements or to improve transfer rates for LAN/WAN-based replication applications

 

 

Thin Provisioned Disks
Supports backup of virtual machines with thin provisioned hard disks

Thick Provisioned Disks
Supports backup of virtual machines with thick provisioned hard disks

 

Exclude Disks
Set backup jobs to exclude one or more of a virtual machine's hard disks as needed

 

VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi Free)
Backup virtual machines running on the free edition of VMware ESXi

VMware ESX/ESXi
Backup virtual machines running on VMware ESX/ESXi host servers

VMware vSphere APIs for Data Protection
Supports integration with VMware vStorage APIs for Data Protection

 

 

VMware Consolidated Backup
Supports integration with VMware Consolidated Backup

 

 

VMware vCenter Server
Supports integration with VMware vCenter Server

 

 

VMware vCenter Converter Standalone
Supports integration with VMware vCenter Converter Standalone

 

 

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Version 5.0.1 Available for Download - Monday, February 25, 2019

Version 5.0.1 is now available for download. This release includes a new feature that resolves the issue where VMware vSphere, under certain conditions, causes the boot volume in Windows-based VMs to be marked as read-only on restore.


Upcoming Release Update - Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Version 5.0.1 development is underway. Expected release February 2019.


Version 5.0.0 Available for Download - Thursday, June 7, 2018

Version 5.0.0 is now available for download. This release includes tons of new features and functionality, support for VMware vSphere 6.5 & 6.7 and more.


vBackup version 5.0 supports VMware vSphere 6.7 - Friday, April 27, 2018

The current beta release of vBackup version 5.0 (beta 6d) has been tested and certified to support backup of virtual machines running on VMware ESXi 6.7. For more information visit the Thinware vBackup version 5.0 announcements page here.


Upcoming Release Update - Friday, April 6, 2018

Update on vBackup version 5.0 beta 6 posted. For more information visit the Thinware vBackup version 5.0 announcements page here.


Upcoming Release Update - Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Update on vBackup version 5.0 beta 5 posted. For more information visit the Thinware vBackup version 5.0 announcements page here.


Upcoming Release Update - Monday, January 22, 2018

Update on vBackup version 5.0 beta 4 posted. For more information visit the Thinware vBackup version 5.0 announcements page here.


Version 4.0.3 Available for Download - Monday, December 4, 2017

Version 4.0.3 is now available for download. This release includes improvements to the hardware fingerprint retrieval process and adds support for advanced security protocols.


Upcoming Release Update - Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Update on vBackup version 5.0 beta 4 posted. For more information visit the Thinware vBackup version 5.0 announcements page here.


Upcoming Release Update - Friday, January 20, 2017

Version 5.0 beta 4 development nearing completion. For more information visit the Thinware vBackup version 5.0 announcements page here.


Version 4.0.2 Now Available - Friday, February 5, 2016

Version 4.0.2 is now available for download. Enhancements include new ability to disable VMware Virtual Disk Manager logging, UI improvements, bug fixes and more (see release notes for full details).


ActualTech Media's interview with Jeremy Brown - Monday, October 5, 2015

What Is Thinware vBackup And How Can It Help You?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBGC-pSXleg


Version 4.0.1 Now Available - Thursday, June 4, 2015

Version 4.0.1 is now available for download. Enhancements include new ability to utilize multiple VMware VDDK versions, support for duplicate virtual disk names per VM, multiple UI improvements, bug fixes and more (see release notes for full details).


Update on Upcoming Releases - Friday, May 22, 2015

The majority of version 4.0.1 development and testing has been completed and QA is now in progress. General release anticipated on or before 6/30/2015. Key new features have been identified for version 5.0 and proof-of-concept testing has been completed. Beta releases for version 5.0 targeted to start Q2 2016.


Version 4.0.1 PR5 Available for Download - Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Version 4.0.1 pre-release 5 is now available for download. This release adds ability to test and repair all disks in a backup (from the backups list) in vBackup Client.


Version 4.0.1 PR4 Available for Download - Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Version 4.0.1 pre-release 4 is now available for download. This release includes new default settings based on host server license and miscellaneous bug fixes in vBackup Client.


Version 4.0.1 PR3 Available for Download - Sunday, April 19, 2015

Version 4.0.1 pre-release 3 is now available for download. This release adds ability to test and repair disks via vBackup Client and a new option for achieving consistent backups by including virtual machine memory in snapshot. This release also add support for VMs with duplicate disk names.


Thank you vBackup users! - Monday, December 1, 2014

After 6 months of being out of beta over 3,200 licenses of vBackup have been deployed by organizations in 116 different countries. Thank you for spreading the word and helping vBackup become a success.


Version 4.0.1 PR2 Available for Download - Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Version 4.0.1 pre-release 2 is now available for download. This release includes a revised restore process to improve compatibility with older version of VMware ESX(i) which do not include an SFTP service by default.


Version 4.0.1 PR1 Available for Download - Friday, May 30, 2014

Version 4.0.1 pre-release 1 is now available for download. This release adds improved error handling to get hardware ID process and removes clock manipulation testing for perpetual licenses.


Version 4.0 Now Available - Thursday, April 24, 2014

Version 4.0 is now available for download. Enhancements include new ability to install licenses and override public beta expiration, integration with Windows Event Log, misc. UI improvements and more (see release notes for full details).


Version 0.3.2 Now Available - Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Version 0.3.2 is now available for download. Enhancements include a completely redesigned restore process, the ability to mount backed up virtual disk files in vBackup Client, documentation improvements and more (see release notes for full details).


Upcoming Release Update - Thursday, January 23, 2014

Version 0.3.2 development and testing complete and QA in progress. General release anticipated on or before 1/29/2014.


Version 0.3.1 Now Available - Friday, September 20, 2013

Version 0.3.1 is now available for download. Enhancements include new advanced compression option, the ability to perform an instant restore using VMware Workstation or VMware Player, improved logging, UI improvements and multiple bug fixes (see release notes for full details).


Version 0.3.1 Pre-release 5 Available for Download - Monday, August 26, 2013

Along with multiple bug-fixes and miscellaneous improvements this version adds the ability to choose the new Advanced compression level option when adding/editing backup jobs.


vBackup sponsors Spousetivities at VMworld 2013 - Friday, August 2, 2013

We are very proud to announce that we will be sponsoring Spousetivities again at VMworld this year. For more information on Spousetivities, please visit www.spousetivities.com.


Version 0.3.0 Now Available - Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Version 0.3.0 is now available for download. Enhancements include new support for VMware vSphere Hypervisor ("ESXi Free"), the ability to exclude disks, set custom timeout values for create/remove snapshot tasks, disable temporary password file encryption and change the compression level of backups (see release notes for full details).


Version 0.3.0 Pre-release 2 Available for Download - Thursday, February 28, 2013

Version 0.3.0 PR2 is now available for download. In addition to new support for VMware vSphere Hypervisor (VMware ESXi Free), this version also adds the ability to exclude disks, set custom timeout values for create/remove snapshot tasks and disable temporary password file encryption. Please see Readme.txt file provided with download for more information.


Version 0.3.0 Pre-release Available for Download - Sunday, February 3, 2013

Version 0.3.0 PR is now available for download. This version adds support for VMware vSphere Hypervisor (VMware ESXi Free). Please see the readme.txt file provided with the download for more information.


Version 0.2.5 now available - Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Version 0.2.5 is now available for download. Enhancements include ability to automatically discover host servers and virtual machines when adding/editing management servers and virtual machines when adding/editing host servers. Version 0.2.5 also includes the new vBackup Administrator's Guide (see release notes for full details).


Version 0.2.5 Release Delayed - Monday, January 21, 2013

In an effort to add the new Administrator's Guide into this release we have decided to delay release of version 0.2.5. Revised scheduled release date: 1/23/2013.


Upcoming Release Update - Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Version 0.2.5 testing and QA completed. General release anticipated on or before 1/21/2013.


KB article 1209002 posted - Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Thinware vBackup Bug Advisory 0.2.4-2
Expiration Date and Windows Regional and Language Settings

read more...


KB article 1209001 posted - Monday, September 24, 2012

Thinware vBackup Bug Advisory 0.2.4-1
New QuiesceGuestFileSystem Setting Imported as Blank ("")

read more ...


Version 0.2.4 now available - Friday, August 31, 2012

Version 0.2.4 is now available for download. Enhancements include ability to store management server info separate from host servers and to disable quiescing of guest file system when creating temporary, pre-backup snapshots (see release notes for full details).


Upcoming Release Update - Saturday, August 25, 2012

Version 0.2.4 testing and QA completed. General release anticipated on or before 8/31/2012.


vBackup sponsors Spousetivities at VMworld 2012 - Friday, July 6, 2012

We are very proud to announce that we will be sponsoring Spousetivities again at VMworld this year. For more information on Spousetivities, please visit www.spousetivities.com.


Version 0.2.4 pre-release now available - Thursday, July 5, 2012

Version 0.2.4.122 pre-release is now available for download. This version resolves many of the issues found in certain environments when using version 0.2.3. Please see the readme.txt file provided with the download for more information.


KB article 1207001 posted - Thursday, July 5, 2012

Thinware vBackup Bug Advisory 0.2.3-1
Image-VADP Jobs Fail to Remove Temporary Snapshots

read more...


Version 0.2.3 now available - Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Version 0.2.3 is now available for download. Enhancements include the ability to configure multiple jobs per machine, a new backup job type for virtual machines utilizing VMware's vStorage APIs for Data Protection, a new feature to protect physical/powered-on machines and more (see release notes for full details).


Upcoming Release Update - Monday, April 30, 2012

Version 0.2.3 received great feedback and reporting from early adopters. Final round of testing underway, general availability expected this week.


Upcoming Release Update - Saturday, March 31, 2012

Version 0.2.3 released today to select early adopters. General release anticipated on or before 4/30/2012.


Upcoming Release Update - Sunday, March 11, 2012

Version 0.2.3 on target for 3/31/12 release date. In addition to adding the ability to configure multiple backup jobs per machine and protection for physical (or powered on) machines this release ends the requirement for VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) as a prerequisite.


vBackup featured in article on techtarget.com - Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Click here to read more...


Version 0.2.2 extended - Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Expiration date for version 0.2.2 (RC2, U2) has been extended to 7/31/2012 to allow for continued development on version 0.2.3. Download and install of version 0.2.2.68 required, please see upgrade instructions in documentation.


Version 0.2.3 Release Delayed - Tuesday, January 24, 2012

In an effort to add as many enhancements as possible into this version and to incorporate recent feature requests we have decided to delay release of version 0.2.3. Revised scheduled release date: 3/31/2012.


vBackup featured in article on virtualizationreview.com - Thursday, October 20, 2011

 Click here to read more...


vBackup reaches 1000 registered users mark! - Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Lots of excitement around version 0.2.3 release and protection for physical machines - coming soon. Stay tuned!


Version 0.2.3 nearing end of development - Sunday, August 28, 2011

Enhancements include ability to configure multiple backup jobs per machine and new feature to backup and protect physical machines as well. Scheduled release: 1/31/2012


vBackup passes 900 registered users mark! - Saturday, August 27, 2011

Thank you RC version users and what a great way to kick off VMworld 2011 - hope to see you there!


vBackup sponsors Spousetivities at VMworld 2011 - Monday, August 8, 2011

We are very proud to announce that we will be sponsoring Spousetivities at VMworld this year. For more information on Spousetivities, please visit them at www.spousetivities.com.


Version 0.2.3 development underway - Saturday, July 9, 2011

Multiple backup jobs per machine, reporting, new protection for physical machines, etc. Stay tuned!


Version 0.2.2 now available - Monday, June 20, 2011

Version 0.2.2 is now available for download. Enhancements including the ability to perform restores, view and manage backups and import datastore information via the vBackup Client.


vBackup reaches 500 registered users mark! - Friday, May 27, 2011

Lots of excitement around version 0.2.2 release coming soon. Stay tuned!


Version 0.2.2 release date pushed to 06/18/11 - Saturday, April 30, 2011

Release delayed in order to add foundational elements for future enhancements based on reporting.


Version 0.2.2 nearing end of development - Saturday, April 16, 2011

Enhancements include ability to manage and restore backups and mount hard disks from backups via vBackup Client. Scheduled release: 4/30/2011


vBackup passes 200 registered users mark! - Sunday, April 10, 2011

Thank you RC version users! Please keep the great feedback coming!


Early adoption program ending soon - Saturday, April 9, 2011

Only one week remaining to qualify for free licensing under the early adoption program. Register and download version 0.2.1 by 4/15/2011 to qualify.


KB article 1104002 posted - Saturday, April 2, 2011

Thinware vBackup Bug Advisory 0.2.1-2
Expiration Date and Windows Regional and Language Settings

read more...


KB article 1104001 posted - Friday, April 1, 2011

vBackup Bug Advisory 0.2.1-1 (version 0.2.1 on 64-bit systems)

read more...


Version 0.2.1 now available - Saturday, February 26, 2011

Version 0.2.1 is now available for download. Enhancements include datastore encryption and new GUI used to manage VM and host information, execute jobs and modify settings.


Version 0.2.1 in final stages of testing - Saturday, January 29, 2011

Enhancements include encryption for improved datastore security and a new GUI (graphical user interface). Scheduled release: 2/26/2011


Version 0.2.0 now available - Saturday, December 18, 2010

Version 0.2.0 is now available for download. RC period extened to 06/30/11.


Version 0.1.10 now available - Sunday, September 19, 2010

Version 0.1.10 is now available for download. Enhancements include new CLI used to manage VM and host information and modify settings.


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