As the threat of ransomware grows, organizations must stay one step ahead to protect against devastating attacks. With over 16,000 organizations in 191 countries trusting NAKIVO, the stakes are high for data protection and recovery. The latest release, NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.2, is a major milestone in the fight against ransomware, offering a suite of innovative features that boost defense and performance with vSphere 9 and Proxmox support.
13 Ways NAKIVO v11.2 Boosts Ransomware Defense and Performance
The new release introduces automated replication, support for newer VMware vSphere and Proxmox versions, and modern authentication for faster, safer recovery. At the core of v11.2 is an automated real-time replication engine, designed to keep replica VMs synchronized with production workloads. This capability closes one of the most critical blind spots in traditional backup strategies: the window between the last scheduled job and the moment of failure.
Ransomware Resilience through Immutable Backups
NAKIVO v11.2 incorporates immutable backups, a critical feature in the fight against ransomware. By storing backups in immutable storage, organizations can ensure that their data is protected from unauthorized modifications or deletions. This feature is complemented by AES-256 encryption, air-gapped copies, and pre-recovery malware scanning, providing a robust defense against ransomware attacks.
Full VMware vSphere 9 Support
The most significant update for VMware administrators is full production-ready support for vSphere 9. This includes vCenter Server 9.0.1.0, ESXi 9.0.1.0, and VDDK 9.0.1.0. Earlier builds introduced initial compatibility, but v11.2 provides full readiness, enabling teams to upgrade their VMware infrastructure with confidence that NAKIVO will operate without disrupting existing jobs.
Agentless Image-Based Backup and Replication
NAKIVO v11.2 delivers complete support for agentless image-based backup and replication using Changed Block Tracking (CBT) for efficient, low-impact incrementals. This capability reduces the overhead of traditional backup methods, allowing organizations to minimize storage requirements while ensuring rapid recovery in the event of a disaster.
Proxmox VE 9.0 Support and 9.1 Already in Scope
NAKIVO’s Proxmox support continues to mature, with v11.2 bringing full compatibility with Proxmox VE 9.0. Support for Proxmox VE 9.1 is already built in, allowing Proxmox environments to upgrade without risking protection gaps. For environments running Proxmox at the edge, in cost-sensitive production, or as a VMware alternative, the full feature set includes agentless host-level backup and replication, block-level incrementals, and immutable backups on S3-compatible and object storage targets.
OAuth 2.0 Authentication for Faster, Safer Recovery
NAKIVO v11.2 introduces modern authentication for faster, safer recovery, leveraging OAuth 2.0 for secure access to protected data. This feature provides an additional layer of security, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access and recover sensitive data in the event of a disaster.
Real-Time Replication for Rapid Recovery
At the heart of NAKIVO v11.2 is an automated real-time replication engine, designed to keep replica VMs synchronized with production workloads. This capability enables organizations to fail over to a recent replica within minutes after hardware failures, ransomware, or human error. For businesses where every minute of downtime carries measurable financial or reputational consequences, this feature is mission-critical.
Integrated Pre-Recovery Malware Scanning
NAKIVO v11.2 incorporates integrated pre-recovery malware scanning, providing an additional layer of protection against ransomware attacks. By scanning backups for malware before recovery, organizations can ensure that their data is safe from unauthorized modifications or deletions.
Fast, Deduplicated, Compressed Backups
NAKIVO v11.2 enables fast, deduplicated, and compressed backups to minimize storage footprint across repositories. This feature reduces storage requirements, minimizing the costs associated with data protection while ensuring rapid recovery in the event of a disaster.
Enterprise-Grade Security for Evolving Cyber Threats
NAKIVO v11.2 offers enterprise-grade security for evolving cyber threats, providing a robust defense against ransomware and other emerging threats. With features like immutable backups, AES-256 encryption, and air-gapped copies, organizations can ensure that their data is protected from unauthorized access or modifications.
Rapid Recovery and Reduced Downtime Costs
NAKIVO v11.2 enables rapid recovery and reduced downtime costs, providing a critical component in the fight against ransomware. By failing over to a recent replica within minutes, organizations can minimize the financial and reputational consequences of a disaster, ensuring business continuity and customer trust.
Agentless Backup and Replication for Minimal Overhead
NAKIVO v11.2 delivers agentless backup and replication for minimal overhead, ensuring that VM overhead is kept to a minimum. This capability is complemented by block-level incrementals, providing efficient, low-impact backups that reduce storage requirements and minimize recovery times.
Proactive Data Protection without Added Complexity
NAKIVO v11.2 offers proactive data protection without added complexity, providing a robust defense against ransomware and other emerging threats. With features like automated real-time replication, immutable backups, and pre-recovery malware scanning, organizations can ensure that their data is protected from unauthorized access or modifications.
Stay Ahead of Evolving Cyber Threats with NAKIVO
NAKIVO v11.2 provides a comprehensive defense against evolving cyber threats, ensuring that organizations can stay ahead of emerging threats and ensure business continuity. With features like enterprise-grade security, rapid recovery, and reduced downtime costs, NAKIVO v11.2 is a critical component in the fight against ransomware.
