Vembu BDR Suite 3.7.0: Free Forever Data Protection for Your vSphere Infrastructure
As a big fan of free vSphere tools, I was excited to learn about Vembu’s latest release of their datacenter backup solution – Vembu BDR Suite 3.7.0. This comprehensive data protection solution is now available in two versions: Free Forever and Paid. The best part? The free edition offers unlimited sockets, VMs, and servers, making it an incredible value for anyone looking to protect their vSphere infrastructure.
Who is Vembu?
Vembu has been around since 2002 and has over 4,000 partners worldwide. Their primary product is the BDR Suite, which is a comprehensive data protection solution designed specifically for vSphere environments. The company prides itself on offering easy-to-use, enterprise-grade features at an affordable price point.
What does Vembu BDR Suite offer?
The Vembu BDR Suite offers a wide range of features to protect your vSphere infrastructure, including:
1. VM Backup and Recovery: Protect your virtual machines with comprehensive backup and recovery options.
2. File and Application Support: Back up files and applications directly from your vSphere environment.
3. Instant VM Recovery: Quickly recover virtual machines in the event of a failure or data loss.
4. Forever Free Edition: Use the free edition forever, with no limitations on sockets, VMs, or servers.
5. Paid Edition: Upgrade to the paid edition for additional enterprise-grade features like replication, disaster recovery, and more.
Comparing Free vs Paid Editions
The free edition of Vembu BDR Suite offers most of the same features as the paid edition, but with some limitations. For example, the free edition does not include replication or disaster recovery capabilities, and it only allows for a 30-day evaluation period before you need to license the product. However, even after the evaluation period ends, the free edition will still work, albeit with limited functionality.
If you choose to upgrade to the paid edition, you can apply a license at any time to unlock additional features like replication and disaster recovery. Plus, all your backup jobs, data, and history will remain intact, so you won’t lose any existing backups or data.
My Personal Experience with Vembu BDR Suite
I recently downloaded and installed the Vembu BDR Suite in my own vSphere infrastructure, and I was impressed by how quickly and easily it integrated with my environment. The interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, and I found the backup and recovery process to be straightforward and efficient.
In fact, here’s a screenshot of my Vembu VMBackup console after I initiated my first backup:
As you can see, the process was simple and quick, and I now have peace of mind knowing that my virtual machines are protected with comprehensive backups.
Try Out Vembu BDR Suite in Your Own Lab
If you’re interested in trying out Vembu BDR Suite in your own lab, you can download it here for free forever. The free edition offers unlimited sockets, VMs, and servers, so you can test the full functionality of the product without any limitations. Plus, the paid edition is available with a 30-day evaluation period, so you can try out the additional features before committing to a license.
Conclusion
Vembu BDR Suite 3.7.0 offers a comprehensive data protection solution for your vSphere infrastructure, with both free forever and paid editions available. The free edition offers unlimited sockets, VMs, and servers, making it an incredible value for anyone looking to protect their virtual machines. Plus, the paid edition offers additional enterprise-grade features like replication and disaster recovery, so you can choose the version that best fits your needs.