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# Virtual Machine Backup (VMB) Reviews
**Vendor:** STORServer  
**Category:** [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup)  
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 2
## About Virtual Machine Backup (VMB)
Virtual Machine Backup (VMB) lets you backup and archive VMware virtual machines to your IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) server, on a STORServer Appliance or in an existing TSM environment.




## Virtual Machine Backup (VMB) Reviews
  ### 1. Virtual Machine Backup

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 23, 2022

**What do you like best about Virtual Machine Backup (VMB)?**

It performs a complete backup of all the files and data within a server or virtual machine. Best thing is that this has the option of automation with regards to timely backup.

**What do you dislike about Virtual Machine Backup (VMB)?**

Cost can be high if not managed appropriately.
Scheduled backups may cause downtime in some cases which has to be avoided.
Backup shrinking may not be an option always that is available.

**What problems is Virtual Machine Backup (VMB) solving and how is that benefiting you?**

This is quite reliable when any VM having its backup setup can be restored.
All the data is intact and can be restored immediately.
Simple to use and restoration takes place within minutes.
Transparency is the major benefit.

  ### 2. Multiple VMs can be backed up concurrently

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Tabish S. | Cunsultant, Information Technology and Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 29, 2022

**What do you like best about Virtual Machine Backup (VMB)?**

Virtual machine (VM) data is moved directly to and from VMs and IBM Spectrum Protect storage pools without ESX/ESXi server involvement

**What do you dislike about Virtual Machine Backup (VMB)?**

Nothing, in particular, would make me choose this product over another.

**What problems is Virtual Machine Backup (VMB) solving and how is that benefiting you?**

The backup is much quicker than usual, which saves a lot of time.



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## Virtual Machine Backup (VMB) Features
**Compatibility **
- File Server Backup
- Database Server Backup
- Virtual Machines
- Repository Models

**Management**
- Disaster Recovery
- Remote Backup
- Storage Formats
- Scheduled Backups
- On-Demand Restoration

**Management**
- Continuous Backup
- Disaster Recovery
- Storage Capacity
- Remote Backup
- Activity Monitoring

**Reporting**
- Activity Monitoring
- Documentation
- Alerts/Notifications

**Compliance**
- Security Standards
- Cloud Data Protection
- Data Deduplication

**Security**
- Data Encryption
- Security and Compliance
- Deduplication 

**Agentic AI - Server Backup**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Multi-step Planning
- Cross-system Integration
- Adaptive Learning
- Proactive Assistance
- Decision Making

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