Backup VMware Virtual Machine
Agentless backup for vSphere and ESXi environments with Veeam, Nakivo and Acronis: hot snapshots that don't stop your services, deduplication, off-site replicas and tested disaster recovery, with defined and verified RTO and RPO. Over 25 years of experience as a System Integrator.
- ★ 4.7 · 37 Google reviews
- 25 years of experience
- ISO 9001 / ISO 27001
01 / Risposta rapida
What is VMware backup, in short
VMware backup is the process of saving the data, disks and configuration of your Virtual Machines to protect them from failures, human error and ransomware. With an agentless approach, it runs at the hypervisor level, with hot snapshots that don't stop services, deduplication and off-site replicas.
- Agentless backup at the hypervisor level, transparent to guest systems
- Hot snapshots and Changed Block Tracking: only what changes gets copied
- Instant recovery and replication of critical VMs for fast failover
02 / Who we work with
For businesses running critical applications on VMware
Management software, databases, mail servers and vertical applications on VMware Virtual Machines: we size the protection from a single host up to an enterprise cluster.
- Businesses and SMEs
- Professional firms
- vSphere/ESXi environments
03 / Snapshot or backup
vSphere snapshot or real VM backup
A snapshot is not a backup: it's a temporary recovery point. Here's why you need both, each playing a different role.
vSphere snapshot
- Temporary recovery point tied to the same storage as the VM
- Useful for quick rollbacks before an update
- If the storage fails, you lose the snapshots too
Agentless VM backup
- Independent copies on different media and sites, with defined retention
- Deduplication, compression and end-to-end encryption
- Off-site replication and tested disaster recovery with orderly failover
04 / The benefits
Why trust TN Solutions with your VMware backup
- 0 agents to install on your VMs (agentless backup)
- 25+ years of experience as a System Integrator
How quickly we take charge of your request
Just like in our VirtualAssistance support contract model, the response time is selectable based on how critical your systems are: the shorter it is, the higher the priority.
| Response SLA | Best suited for |
|---|---|
| 3 hours | Critical servers and services that cannot afford downtime |
| 8 hours | Workstations and services with a significant operational impact |
| 12 hours | Relevant requests that can be handled within the working day |
| 24 hours | Routine requests and activities that can be scheduled |
It's the same selectable SLA model used in our IT support contracts: we define it together based on your systems, with no hidden costs.
Not sure which SLA level is right for you? We analyse your infrastructure for free and help you choose the SLA that best fits your company, with no obligation.
05 / Tools and technology
Platforms and technology for VMware backup
- Veeam
- Nakivo
- Acronis
- vSphere, ESXi, vCenter
- VMware Cloud Universal
- NAS and SAN
06 / Partner tecnologici
07 / Approfondimento
Guide to VMware Virtual Machine backup
- 25+ Years supporting businesses
- 4.7/5 Average rating on Google
- 37 Verified reviews
- ISO 9001/27001 ISO certifications
VMware backup is the process of saving the data, disks and configuration of your Virtual Machines to protect them from failures, human error and ransomware. TN Solutions implements agentless backup for vSphere and ESXi environments with Veeam, Nakivo and Acronis: hot snapshots that don't stop services, deduplication, off-site replicas and tested disaster recovery, with defined and verified RTO and RPO.
VMware backup and protection for business Virtual Machines
Are your Virtual Machines really protected? A superficial approach to VMware backup can compromise your entire IT infrastructure: when an ESXi host fails, you don't lose one server — you lose ten. TN Solutions offers professional, scalable VMware Virtual Machine backup solutions, guaranteeing maximum data integrity, fast recovery and business continuity.
We support vSphere, ESXi and VMware Cloud Universal environments, combining cloud VMware backup, deduplication technology and instant snapshots to minimise the impact on business performance. With more than twenty years of experience as a system integrator, we design tailored strategies for every organisation, including high-availability VM setups. The service is part of our Data Recovery and Backup Centre.
Simple solutions for complex environments: three key advantages
Agentless technology
No software to install or maintain on individual VMs:
- backup at the hypervisor level, transparent to guest operating systems;
- hot snapshots without stopping applications and services;
- centralised management from a single console integrated with vCenter;
- less maintenance, fewer software conflicts, greater operational efficiency.
Cost efficiency
Reduce operating costs without sacrificing protection quality:
- deduplication and compression that cut the storage space you need;
- incremental backups with Changed Block Tracking: only what changes gets copied;
- solutions sized to your budget, reusing existing NAS and storage;
- licensing optimised per socket, VM or workload, never oversized.
High performance
Maximum protection with minimal impact on IT performance:
- backup jobs scheduled outside peak load windows;
- optimised data transport (hot-add, SAN transport, NBD);
- instant recovery: the VM boots straight from the backup repository;
- automatic integrity checks on every backup cycle.
How we support you: from a single host to an enterprise cluster
Our service covers every VMware server backup need, from small business networks to complex virtualised infrastructure. We design disaster recovery plans for VMware environments, optimising RTO and RPO through automatic replication, incremental backups and off-site cloud or local storage configurations.
Every solution integrates natively with vCenter, Active Directory, NAS or SAN storage, giving you centralised, efficient data protection. If you're comparing hypervisors, our Proxmox vs VMware comparison can help you decide.
VMware virtualisation with TN Solutions
Choosing TN Solutions means specialised technical support for protecting virtualised VMware environments, with professional tools for management, monitoring and VM recovery. We use technologies such as Veeam, Nakivo and Acronis, adapted to each client's specific context.
Our expertise includes agentless solutions for automated backups, anti-ransomware protection on virtualised file systems and disaster recovery tested across multiple layers. Every configuration is verified, documented and repeatable.
Who we work with
The service is designed for businesses, SMEs and professional firms that run VMware Virtual Machines for business-critical applications: management software, databases, mail servers, vertical applications. We're the ideal partner for anyone looking for a reliable backup strategy that integrates with existing infrastructure.
From the initial assessment to configuring cloud VMware backup and VMware Cloud Universal, through to post-recovery management, we offer a complete, tailored service, including mixed Windows/Linux environments.
Our method
To guarantee maximum reliability in VMware backup, we integrate systems with NAS, SAN and hybrid storage devices, optimising performance and scalability. Configurations include custom retention policies, deduplication, compression and end-to-end encryption, for centralised backup management in complex virtual environments.
Every plan goes through disaster recovery testing on Virtual Machines in controlled environments, simulating real scenarios of data loss, critical failures or ransomware attacks. This lets us validate the strategy, verify RTO/RPO and ensure reliable VM recovery even in the most critical situations.
Project phases: how we work
Every VMware backup implementation follows a proven path, with no improvisation:
- Virtual infrastructure audit: we inventory hosts, clusters, datastores, VMs and applications, identifying critical workloads and available backup windows.
- Defining RTO and RPO per VM: we classify machines by criticality, so we protect what matters most without wasting storage.
- Design and sizing: we choose the software (Veeam, Nakivo, Acronis), local and off-site repositories, retention and encryption based on your real budget and constraints.
- Implementation and go-live: we install and configure the jobs, integrate vCenter and activate monitoring with alerts.
- Recovery testing and handover: we run documented test restores and deliver operational runbooks to your IT team.
Replication and disaster recovery for critical VMs
For systems that cannot afford downtime, we pair backup with VM replication: a synchronised copy on a second host or a remote site, ready to spin up in minutes if the primary infrastructure fails. Combining backup (protection against corrupted or deleted data) with replication (protection against hardware outages) lets us build VMware disaster recovery plans with orderly failover, scheduled tests and a controlled return to normal operations. This way, even a serious failure of the main host becomes a brief interruption rather than a lost working day.
The benefits of backup in a VMware environment
Here's why to trust TN Solutions with the backup of your virtualised environment:
- Optimised backup and recovery for VMware environments
- Full integration with vSphere, ESXi and vCenter
- Flexible, secure cloud VMware backup solutions
- Agentless, deduplication and snapshot technology with low impact
- Ransomware protection specific to virtualised environments
- Continuous support from certified staff, never a chatbot
For protecting Proxmox environments we offer a dedicated service: check out our Proxmox Backup page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the backup of a VMware Virtual Machine?
It is the process of fully saving the data and configuration of a VMware virtual machine, to protect it from failures, human error or attacks. It guarantees fast recovery and operational integrity of the virtual environment.
How does backup of a VMware server work?
VMware server backup copies all the VMs hosted on an ESXi host, including settings, virtual disks and snapshots. It can be run hot, without stopping services, using dedicated software or cloud solutions.
Can VMs be backed up directly to the cloud?
Yes: with cloud VMware backup you save VMs to secure remote environments, with encryption, geographic replication, instant recovery and centralised control. It's ideal for businesses that want off-site protection and scalability.
What is VMware Cloud Universal and what is it for?
It's a flexible platform for managing workloads across hybrid or multi-cloud environments, with portable licensing. It includes advanced backup, management and disaster recovery capabilities.
Do vSphere snapshots replace backup?
No. Snapshots are temporary recovery points tied to the same storage as the VM: if the storage fails, you lose the snapshots too. A real backup creates independent copies, on different media and in different locations, with defined retention.
How long does backing up a VMware environment take?
The first full backup depends on the data volume; subsequent cycles only copy the changed blocks thanks to Changed Block Tracking, with jobs typically finishing in minutes. During the project we measure your real data volumes and size backup windows that don't interfere with operations.
Does the service also include backup monitoring?
Yes. Every installation includes job monitoring, automatic alerts in the event of an error, and periodic reports. With our managed contracts, we're the ones who notice a problem and step in — often before the client even realises there is one.
Other backup and virtualisation services
Check out the other Data Recovery and Backup Centre solutions too: server backup, disaster recovery, Office 365 and Proxmox.
Free assessment of your virtualised environment
Don't wait for the first host failure to discover your backups aren't restoring. We'll analyse your hosts, datastores and existing jobs, measure your real RTO and RPO, and propose a concrete protection plan.
08 / Talk to an expert
Talk to a virtualisation systems engineer
Call 02 9517550: a systems engineer from our Melzo (MI) office will call you back the same day.
Describe your vSphere or ESXi environment and your business-critical VMs: we'll analyse hosts and datastores and propose a tailored backup and replication plan, with no obligation.