BDRShield v9.1.0: Faster, safer backups for virtual, endpoint, and DR workflows

BDRShield v9.1.0, released o May 6, 2026, brings practical improvements that speed backups, strengthen recover-ability, and give admins clearer visibility—especially for distributed sites, and MSP operations. This update focuses on processing backups closer to workloads, reducing initial-transfer bandwidth, creating extra backup copies, and automating service-ticketing to simplify day-to-day operations.

Server Proxy for virtual environments

BDRShield now supports a Server Proxy for VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM, and Proxmox deployments so backups can be processed locally inside remote sites rather than being routed through a central server.

The result:

• Lower latency
• Reduced WAN I/O
• Faster backup throughput for branch offices and distributed infrastructures

For teams running many remote VMs, this change can noticeably improve backup window times and reliability.

Backup Copy for file/folder backups

Users can now create additional backup copies for File/Folder backups and store them in block storage or cloud storage. These secondary copies act as a safety net if the primary backup is corrupted, deleted, or otherwise unavailable—improving data availability and disaster recovery readiness with minimal configuration.

Offsite seeding for endpoints and databases (Only for BDRShield On‑prem Console)

Large initial backups are now easier to handle with Offsite Seeding support for Endpoint and Database backups: export the full initial backup from your primary server as a seed, import it into the Offsite DR server, and then send only incremental updates across the network. This approach saves significant time and bandwidth on first-run backups and is ideal where network speed or cost is a constraint.

File list export as CSV

From the Backup Report page, you can now view and export the list of files included in a backup schedule as a CSV file. This is great for quick verification, compliance checks, audit trails, or sharing with stakeholders in a spreadsheet-friendly format.

Enhanced dashboard and monitoring

The dashboard has been upgraded to show more useful insights—backup and machine-level usage, repository storage metrics, and a clear indicator for disconnected or outdated agents. Those improvements help administrators spot trouble early and prioritize remediation without digging through logs.

PSA integrations

BDRShield adds Autotask integration and enhances ConnectWise support to allow automatic ticket creation for backup and recovery events. For MSPs and support teams, this reduces manual ticketing, speeds incident response, and helps maintain SLAs with less overhead.

Summary

Why this release matters

• Performance: Local proxy processing and optimized initial seeding reduce backup time and WAN traffic
• Resilience: Backup Copy and offsite seeds give you multiple restore options if the primary backup is compromised
• Operations: Dashboard improvements and PSA automation let teams detect and respond to issues faster

Who should care

1. MSPs managing many customer sites and needing automated ticketing and clearer monitoring
2. IT teams with bandwidth-limited remote sites or large datasets that make initial backups costly
3. Organizations that require stronger retention and offsite redundancy for compliance or business continuity

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