We can create a KVM backup using Cohesity with the steps in this article. At Bobcares, with our Server Management Service, we can handle your KVM issues.

KVM Backup Using Cohesity

For a variety of virtualization settings, including those that use KVM, Cohesity is a data management platform that provides backup, recovery, and data protection solutions. We must run the below steps in order to create a KVM backup using Cohesity:

1. We must first set up and customize the Cohesity platform in the environment. This entails setting up the Cluster as well as deploying the nodes and tying them into the storage system.

2. Install the Data Agents on the KVM hosts that are hosting the VMs. It is able to interact with the KVM hypervisor through these agents and collect data from VMs.

3. Create a protection policy that outlines the frequency of backups, retention guidelines, and other backup settings via the Cohesity administration interface.

4. Cohesity should include the KVM hosts or clusters as backup sources. As a result, it can find and secure VMs in KVM.

5. Specify which VMs on the KVM hosts we wish to backup by creating backup tasks. These tasks can be set to run at predetermined intervals.

6. Check backup logs, keep track of the status of backup tasks, and make sure backups are successful using the Cohesity administration interface.

7. We can use Cohesity to restore VMs, specific files, and apps from the backups in the event of data loss or system failure.

8. To make sure that the backups are reliable and can be properly restored when necessary, test the restore procedure on a regular basis.

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Conclusion

We must also put in place security measures for data in transit and at rest in order to protect the security of the KVM backups using Cohesity, especially if they contain sensitive data.