No agents inside VMs
Install one SIMPANIX Pro agent on each Proxmox host. It backs up all VMs on that host. You install nothing inside the VMs.
Proxmox backup
Proxmox backup for business
SIMPANIX Pro backs up your Proxmox VMs. It removes duplicate data, locks your backups and works with any cloud.
Proxmox backup
Strong Proxmox backup, without the stress
SIMPANIX Pro gives IT teams what they need for Proxmox: one place to manage it all, many storage choices and strong data protection.
One tool for all hypervisors
Manage Proxmox backups with VMware, Hyper-V, physical servers, databases and computers. All from one console. No need for separate backup tools.
Smaller backups with dedup
Use up to 90% less storage. SIMPANIX removes duplicate data and only backs up changes. Backups are faster and use less network and storage.
Store backups anywhere
Back up Proxmox to AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, Wasabi, Azure, local disk or NAS. Follow the 3-2-1-1 rule with automatic copies to many places.
The gap
Why the built-in Proxmox backup is not enough
Proxmox VE has a basic backup tool. But if you have compliance rules, many sites or a hybrid setup, you need more. SIMPANIX Pro gives you the full set of features.
Many Proxmox clusters can mean petabytes of data. You need one place to manage it, with new backups on fast disk and old backups on low-cost cloud. Without this, storage gets messy and moving data by hand leads to mistakes.
Most companies use more than one hypervisor. When you move from VMware to Proxmox, you need backups for both. Two backup tools mean twice the work, different steps, and lost time if disaster hits during the move.
Strict industries need locked backups, detailed logs and clear rules for how long data is kept. Healthcare, finance and government each have their own rules. Without the right proof, audits are hard to pass.
Keeping a business running needs more than basic backup. You need copies in other regions, offline copies that ransomware cannot reach, and SIEM alerts. Without these, teams write their own scripts, and that leads to weak spots. See business continuity.
Requirements
What business Proxmox backup needs
| Feature | Why it matters for Proxmox | SIMPANIX Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Move between hypervisors | Back up VMware, restore to Proxmox | |
| Dedup | Lower storage costs for all systems | |
| Locked backups | Ransomware protection and compliance | |
| One place to manage | Manage many Proxmox clusters from one console | |
| Store anywhere | AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Wasabi, on-prem | |
| App-aware backups | Protect databases and apps inside VMs |
Get started
Set up Proxmox backup in three steps
Install the SIMPANIX Pro agent and log in
Install the SIMPANIX Pro agent on a device linked to your backup user. Log in to connect SIMPANIX Pro safely to Proxmox. One agent protects all your VMs. Nothing is installed inside the VMs.
Set backup rules and storage
Choose the Proxmox hosts to protect. Set backup times, how long to keep backups, and where to store them. SIMPANIX takes snapshots on the Proxmox host and sends the data safely to your storage.
Let backups run, and restore when needed
Backups now run on schedule. When you need a restore, choose a full VM, single files, or a point in time. Restore straight back to Proxmox. You see every backup and restore in the SIMPANIX dashboard.
Use cases
Common Proxmox backup uses
Move from VMware to Proxmox
Moving to Proxmox can cut virtualization costs by 70% to 90%. SIMPANIX Pro backs up VMware and Proxmox VMs at the same time, so you need only one backup system. You can also restore VMware VMs straight into Proxmox. This makes big moves simple.
Proxmox at many sites
Running Proxmox in many data centers? SIMPANIX Pro gives you one console to set backup rules, check jobs and restore at every site.
Hybrid cloud
Proxmox on site and systems in the cloud need one backup tool. SIMPANIX Pro backs up Proxmox VMs, cloud servers, databases and apps. This matters when your disaster plan restores on-prem systems to the cloud, or the other way.
Strict compliance
Healthcare, finance and government need backups ready for audits. SIMPANIX Pro gives you detailed audit logs and the security certificates your compliance team needs.
Results
What you get
24/7
Expert support, from setup to recovery
90%
Lower storage costs
<1 hr
Data loss (RPO), with fast recovery
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Do I need agents inside my Proxmox VMs?
No. One agent on each Proxmox host backs up all the VMs on it. It uses the Proxmox vzdump tool.
Can one SIMPANIX Pro install back up Proxmox and VMware?
Yes. SIMPANIX Pro manages many hypervisor types in one place. This is good for hybrid setups and for moving between platforms.
Will backups slow down my Proxmox hosts?
Backups run on the Proxmox host and use some CPU and memory. Run backups at quiet times, or spread them across hosts, so your VMs are not slowed down.
How long does a Proxmox VM restore take?
It depends on VM size and network speed. Most VMs restore in 5 to 60 minutes. SIMPANIX Pro restores straight to the hypervisor, with no extra steps.
Does SIMPANIX Pro support Proxmox clusters and HA?
Yes. SIMPANIX Pro backs up VMs in Proxmox clusters and high-availability (HA) setups. Set backup rules per cluster or per node.
Where can I store Proxmox backups?
All big clouds (AWS S3, Azure, Google Cloud, Wasabi), local disk, NAS and SAN. You can copy backups to many places for disaster recovery.