BorgBackup – Proven Backups for Servers & VMs
Not every backup needs Kubernetes – some just need a reliable backup repository.
With BorgBackup, we secure servers, VMs, and file systems efficiently, with encryption and deduplication – including where Velero or database dumps don't apply.
BorgBackup: Deduplicated Backups with Structure
Encrypted, deduplicated backups for servers, VMs, and file systems – with append-only repos and tested recovery.
- Deduplication & compression to reduce storage needs
- Client-side encryption, before data reaches the repo
- Append-only repos as protection against ransomware & accidental deletion
Where we use BorgBackup
BorgBackup complements our backup offering wherever Velero (Kubernetes) or classic database dumps aren't the right fit:
- Classic VMsVirtual machines simulate full computer environments – with their own operating system, kernel, and resources. Learn more → and bare-metal servers outside Kubernetes
- Legacy systems with file-system-based data
- Configuration directories, application data & logs outside of databases
- Environments with a high degree of redundancy, where deduplication significantly reduces storage needs
What we take care of for you
- Setting up backup repos, including append-only mode for write protection
- Scheduled backups with retention policies (e.g. via Borgmatic)
- Encrypting data before transfer
- Regular recovery tests
- Connection to object storage or dedicated backup storage for offsite protection
Also deployable on your own premises
BorgBackup works over SSH against a central repo – ideal for on-premisesWith on-premises hosting, your IT runs on your own or dedicated hardware – not in the public cloud. Learn more → environments or hybrid setups, where a central backup server secures multiple locations.
Backup & restore – thought through end to end
BorgBackup is part of our backup offering – alongside Velero for Kubernetes and Kopia as a modern alternative with native cloud storage integration.
Plan your backup strategy with us