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NAKIVO for Proxmox VE

NAKIVO Backup & Replication for Proxmox VE

The backup solution that treats Proxmox as a first-class citizen — not an afterthought.

Software

What Is NAKIVO for Proxmox VE?

Proxmox VE has exploded in popularity since the Broadcom VMware acquisition, but backup vendors have been slow to catch up. NAKIVO is the exception. Their Proxmox VE integration provides native, agentless backup directly through the QEMU/KVM stack — no agents to install inside VMs, no workarounds, no "technically supported but not really tested" disclaimers.

You get the full NAKIVO feature set on Proxmox: incremental backup with changed block tracking, application-aware processing for databases and mail servers, instant VM boot from backup for near-zero RTO, and automated backup verification with screenshot testing. If you're migrating from VMware to Proxmox, NAKIVO lets you protect both environments from a single console during the transition — no need for separate backup tools.

For the growing wave of Australian organisations moving to Proxmox to escape VMware licensing costs, having a proven enterprise backup solution that natively supports the platform is critical. NAKIVO fills that gap completely, with per-workload licensing that makes it affordable even for smaller Proxmox deployments.

Key Specifications

Integration

Native agentless via QEMU/KVM — no in-guest agents required

Backup Type

Incremental with changed block tracking

Recovery

Instant VM boot, granular file/object recovery, cross-platform restore

App Awareness

Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, Active Directory, Oracle

Verification

Automated screenshot verification of backup recoverability

Licensing

Per-VM socket, perpetual or subscription

Deployment

Linux VA, Windows, NAS, or virtual appliance

Models Available

Pro Essentials (up to 6 sockets)
Enterprise Essentials
Pro
Enterprise
Enterprise Plus (adds Oracle RMAN)
Perpetual or subscription licensing

Who Is This For?

Organisations migrating from VMware to Proxmox VE who need enterprise backup from day one
Proxmox shops that have outgrown Proxmox Backup Server and need application-aware protection
MSPs managing mixed VMware + Proxmox environments during customer transitions
Education and government organisations adopting Proxmox to reduce licensing costs
Any Proxmox VE deployment that requires verified, immutable, off-site backup

How It Compares

This is where NAKIVO really shines compared to Veeam. While Veeam has added Proxmox support, NAKIVO got there first and their integration is more mature. Proxmox Backup Server is free and capable for basic scenarios, but it lacks application awareness, automated verification, granular recovery for Exchange/SQL, and centralised multi-hypervisor management. If you're running Proxmox in production with business-critical workloads, you need more than PBS can offer. NAKIVO bridges that gap at a fraction of what Veeam charges — and without Veeam's per-workload licensing complexity for smaller deployments.

How to Buy in Australia

NAKIVO for Proxmox VE is available through Cloud Ready Solutions and our network of authorised partners across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific.

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Australian Distribution

  • Local pre-sales and solution design
  • AUD pricing with no hidden fees
  • Ships to AU, NZ, Fiji, PNG
  • Deal registration and partner support