Note
Enterprise Server Backup Service is currently in public preview and is subject to change. During the public preview, the service is available at no additional cost.
The Enterprise Server Backup Service is a managed backup solution built directly into Enterprise Server. It offers a simplified alternative to the legacy Enterprise Server Backup Utilities.
With this service, you can:
- Configure scheduled backups from the Management Console.
- View backup status and history.
Compared to the legacy backup utilities, the Enterprise Server Backup Service:
- Can be configured through the Management Console.
- Doesn’t require a separate host for backup software.
- Stores backups on a dedicated storage volume directly accessible by your instance.
Note
Enterprise Server Backup Service is currently only supported on standalone instances and high availability primary nodes. Cluster configurations and replica nodes are not yet supported.
While both the backup service and a High Availability (HA) replica contribute to data protection, they serve different purposes and are recommended together for a robust deployment.
An HA replica is a redundant, passive Enterprise Server instance that stays in sync with the primary instance via datastore replication. It minimizes service disruption during hardware failure or network outages.
However, it’s not a replacement for backups—because any data corruption or loss on the primary can be immediately replicated to the HA node.
The backup service is a disaster recovery solution. It captures full, timestamped snapshots of instance data that can be used to restore an instance or spin up a new one—without needing an always-on replica.