The VM is a standard unit for both compute and storage in today’s IT environments. Some organizations run IT environments that are completely or almost completely virtualized. VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, RHEV, and Nutanix AHV are popular hypervisor providers of virtual machines, and virtual machine backups are an important aspect of every backup and recovery strategy.
Robust VMware backup is necessary for business continuity because cybercriminals are increasingly targeting organizations’ data with ransomware. Analysts predict ransomware attackers will be targeting a business every 2 seconds by 2031. The most effective virtual backup solution will include comprehensive capabilities to detect and deter ransomware, and to help organizations with rapid recovery in case of an attack.
Having a simple, secure way to manage virtual backups is also a business necessity to meet compliance requirements. Auditors will often ask teams to prove they’re complying with long-term retention policies and can easily initiate data recovery if needed.