Vimalin is a backup software that enables users to continue working while making backups of virtual machines running on VMware Workstation or Player. The software allows scheduling backups and sending email notifications for success or failure. VMs can be easily restored with Vimalin.

With Vimalin, users can schedule backups to ensure they never forget to create one. Rest easy knowing that all files in the backup are verified for corruption and can even receive email notifications when the backup is complete or failed. The software uses VMware automation to avoid the need for installation in the Virtual Machine, allowing it to work for all guest OS types that VMware Workstation or Player supports.
Using Vimalin provides users with a better understanding of their backups, such as where they are located, how much space they occupy, and if the backup was a success or not. Restoring a VM and testing it is a breeze with Vimalin, as it prevents overwriting the original VM. The ability to add comments makes it easy to keep track of why a backup was created, while backups can be compressed to save space.
Overall, Vimalin is an intuitive solution for managing backups of virtual machines that saves time and reduces the risk of losing important data. Its automation and scheduling features make it a great addition to any VM user's toolkit.
Version 2.6.542:
- VMware Player support, VMware Workstation 16.x support
- all screens are now resizable, grids are sortable and can be searched
- new guest OS support for Windows Server 2019
- new log screen per archive
- improved error handling and logging
- keyboard shortcuts