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.

Version 5.0.1 development is underway. Expected release February 2019.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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).

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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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).

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 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).

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.

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 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 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 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 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).

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.

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

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

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

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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).

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

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 0.2.4.122 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.

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

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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).

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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