Acronis Backup 12 is a virtual backup software that lets you protect unlimited VMs per VMware vSphere ESX(i) or Hyper-V host via a single web console. It is the fastest and easiest virtual backup solution and can restore virtual data more quickly than Veeam.
One of the key features of Acronis Backup 12 is its exclusive Instant Restore. Providing RTOs (recovery time objectives) of 15 seconds or less, this feature ensures that you can get up and running quickly, even after a disaster.
The software also allows you to back up all of your VMs and hosts via a single, unified web console that can be accessed from any device. Additionally, you can capture an entire host, including application data, with powerful 1-click imaging.
Plus, with the ability to back up unlimited VMs per host without any extra costs, you'll be able to restore anything in record time - from files and application data to VMs and hosts. And if you need to restore to new, dissimilar hardware, Acronis Backup 12 makes it easy to do so without complications.
Acronis Backup 12 also offers built-in replication and WAN optimization, failover, sandboxing, and failback, as well as unlimited P2V and V2V migrations (even from a different hypervisor). And for added peace of mind, the software enables easy auto-backup to the ultra-secure Acronis Cloud, keeping your VMs disaster-proof.
So, how does Acronis Backup 12 compare to its competitors? According to an independent review by Network Testing Labs, Acronis Backup 12 is 60% faster and works better with more system types and environments. It is also easier to use, more intuitive, and more responsive. Plus, with simpler, per-host licensing and significantly more affordable pricing, Acronis Backup 12 is an excellent value.
Version 12.5-Update6:
Limitations (same as for vSphere 6.7):
Virtualization Based Security (VBS) option is always disabled on restored virtual machine.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is absent on restored virtual machine.
VMware vSphere configurations with PMEM datastores are not supported.
Fixes in VMware Agent.
Version 12.5.b16428:
Limitations (same as for vSphere 6.7):
Virtualization Based Security (VBS) option is always disabled on restored virtual machine.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is absent on restored virtual machine.
VMware vSphere configurations with PMEM datastores are not supported.
Fixes in VMware Agent.
Version 12.5.16428:
VMware vSAN 7.0 support
Agentless backup and recovery of virtual machines running on VMware vSphere 7.0
VMware Agent (Virtual Appliance), Bootable Media: fixed Service_process.exe crash when accessing backup location on network share accessible by both NFS and SBM protocols
Fixed security issues
Version 12.5.16386:
Installation package with both 32- & 64-bit installation files is now available.
Ability to generate .mst file on the machine where an agent is already installed.
Fixed crash of Linux-based bootable media or VMware Agent (Virtual Appliance) when accessing SMB network shares.
And more!
Version 12.5.16363:
Added support for macOS 10.15 Catalina; Ubuntu 19.04, 19.10, 20.04; CentOS 8.1; Oracle Linux 8.1; CloudLinux 7.7; ClearOS 7.6.
Fixed the issue with downloading logs from Overview: Activities produces empty .zip archives for some types of activities.
And more!
Version 12.5.16343:
Fixes:
Sometimes, the installation of Agent build16342 fails with the error "Failed to connect to machine. HTTP status code: 500" when connecting to Acronis Management Server.
A security vulnerability that allows attackers to send HTTP requests in the local network via Acronis Management Server.
Version 12.5.16327:
Supports 25 languages.
Support for new operating systems: macOS 10.15 Catalina; Ubuntu 19.04, 19.10, 20.04; CentOS 8.1; Oracle Linux 8.1.
Installation package includes both 32-bit and 64-bit installation files.
The ability to generate .mst file on the machine where an agent is already installed.
Version 12.5.Update4:
Support for new languages.
New protection options.
Support for Citrix XenServer 7.6, Windows Server 2019 with Hyper-V and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2019.
Conversion to VMware Workstation or VHDX virtual disks is supported in a backup plan or in a separate conversion plan created on the Plans tab.
Version 12.5.14330:
Conversion to VMware Workstation and VHDX virtual disks (for connection to a Hyper-V virtual machine)
Support for Windows Server 2019 with Hyper-V and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2019
Support for Citrix XenServer 7.6
The boot menu can be used when booting a Citrix XenServer virtual machine
Version 12.5.4:
Conversion to VMware Workstation and VHDX virtual disks (for connection to a Hyper-V virtual machine)
Support for Windows Server 2019 with Hyper-V and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2019
Support for Citrix XenServer 7.6
The boot menu can be used when booting a Citrix XenServer virtual machine
And more