VM Backup to Tape (Tape Archive)

Meet long-term data retention requirements with secure, cost-effective tape storage. Achieve true 3-2-1 backup strategy and regulatory compliance while archiving your backups to tape.

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70%Lower TCO
99%Customer Retention Rate
< 15 MINRapid Recovery (RTO & RPO)
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Native Tape Archive Solution

  • Native tape backup support for image-based backups.
  • Archive backup data to tape drives.
  • 3-2-1 backup strategy with different storage media
  • Meet compliance requirements for long-term data retention

Key Features & Benefits

Purpose-built for organizations requiring long-term archival and regulatory compliance

Flexible Full Backup Scheduling

Schedule tape archives with daily, weekly, or monthly options. Automate your archival process to ensure consistent compliance without manual intervention.

Media Pool Management

Create and organize media pools for segregating tape media into different groups. Assign specific backup jobs to designated pools for streamlined management and organization.

Multi-Format Restore Capability

Restore backup data from tape in any required file format—VMDK, VHDX, VHD, or RAW. Start your backed-up machine as a new virtual or physical machine with complete flexibility.

Compliance-Ready Archival

Store data for extended periods to meet regulatory requirements. Tape storage provides the most cost-effective solution for long-term data retention across industries.

How Tape Backup Works

Step 1: Create Media Pools
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Configure media pools in your tape server for specific backup jobs
Step 2: Schedule Archives
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Set up periodic archival—daily, weekly, or monthly
Step 3: Transfer Backups
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Automatically transfer full backups to tape on a regular basis
Step 5: Restore On-Demand
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Restore data from tape in multiple formats (VHD, VMDK, Flat.VMDK, VHDX, RAW)

Customer Stories

Trusted by Businesses, MSPs & Partners Worldwide

Discover how organizations are strengthening data protection, ensuring compliance, and achieving faster recoveries with BDRShield.

“I don’t think any platform can beat BDRSuite’s pricing. The cost is much lower than paying thousands per month for Datto, Kaseya, or Veeam”

Tony AshvanianBoom Logic

“I tried Veeam and Microsoft’s built-in BU. It was OK, but price, performance, and features caused BDRSuite to win out!”

Kenneth LombardoMicro Systems and Support

“It’s very cheap and it’s absolutely competitive. It’s very cheap compared to what I can charge my customers for the service.”

Neils JensenDataMate