VADP + Changed Block Tracking (CBT) backup for VMware vSphere/ESXi. Async push replication with 10 DR modes (Test, Undo, Planned, Unplanned, Permanent failover + Failback + Reprotect). Conversion across vSphere, Hyper-V and Proxmox.
What it does
- Backup — VADP + CBT; transport modes NBD / NBDSSL / HotAdd / SAN (LAN-free).
- Replication — Async CBT push; snapshot-based restore points; rustls-backed TLS.
- DR multi-mode — 10 failover/failback modes with automatic NIC remapping and Re-IP.
- Granular restore — Full VM, single VMDK, or cross-hypervisor convert to Hyper-V/Proxmox.
Differentiators
| Feature | Bacula Community alone | Bacula Enterprise / Veeam | PodHeitor |
|---|---|---|---|
| VM-aware backup with CBT | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-site replication | No | Yes ($$) | Yes, no extra license |
| Cross-hypervisor restore | No | Partial | Yes |
| Cost | Free (no support) | $$$$ | ≥ 50% cheaper than Enterprise/Veeam |
Compatibility
- Bacula Community 15.0.3+
- ESXi 6.7 / 7.0 / 8.0 / 8.0.3 (validado em laboratório)
- VDDK 9.0
- Oracle Linux / RHEL / Rocky / Alma 9 (x86_64)
Quick install
sudo rpm -Uvh releases/podheitor-vsphere-1.4.1-1.el9.x86_64.rpm + VDDK runtime RPM.Ready to switch?
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Heitor Faria · [email protected] · +1 789 726-1749 · +55 61 98268-4220 (WhatsApp)