VM machine backup

[justzikle]

Hi. I have a VMWare server having 06 different application installed. I am looking for a free software which i can use to take backup of these applications in OVA format on a remote desktop computer. Is there any free software available??? do i have to shutdown the applications before taking backup??

[Official Moderator]

Hi, @justzikle!

NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers backup, replication, failover, backup to the cloud, backup to tape, backup copy, backup data reduction, instant verification, granular restore, and disaster recovery orchestration for virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments - all in one convenient web interface.

You can backup data and afterward export backups to standard formats that are compatible with various platforms. You can check more details here https://helpcenter.nakivo.com/User-Guide/Content/Recovery/Full-Recovery/Performing-Cross-Platform-Recovery/Performing-Cross-Platform-Recovery.htm

You can check the Free Edition (https://www.nakivo.com/resources/download/free-edition/) or the Free Trial (https://www.nakivo.com/resources/download/trial-download/) of NAKIVO Backup & Replication if you are looking for a free solution.

Answering your other question, you don't need to shut down the applications before taking backup.

Let me know if you have any additional questions.