Ransomware Defense, Faster Replication, vSphere 9, and Proxmox VE 9.0 Support

The new release adds automated replication, support for newer VMware vSphere and Proxmox versions, and modern authentication for faster, safer recovery.

Sparks, Nevada – April 3rd, 2026 – NAKIVO Inc., trusted by over 16,000 organizations in 191 countries, announced the general availability of NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.2, focused on fast, reliable, and proactive data protection.

As ransomware attacks evolve and downtime costs rise, v11.2 provides IT teams with tools to quicken recovery, support next-generation infrastructure, and maintain secure data protection without added complexity.

Automated Real-Time Replication

At the core of v11.2 is an automated real-time replication engine. It keeps replica VMs synchronized with production workloads, allowing organizations to fail over to a recent replica within minutes after hardware failures, ransomware, or human error.

For businesses where every minute of downtime carries measurable financial or reputational consequences, this capability closes one of the most dangerous blind spots in traditional backup strategies: The window between the last scheduled job and the moment of failure.

Support for VMware vSphere 9 and Proxmox VE 9.0 and 9.1

Keeping your backup stack aligned with hypervisor versions is mission-critical for teams managing VMware, Proxmox, or hybrid environments. NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.2 addresses that directly while also tightening security and laying the groundwork for faster disaster recovery.

Full VMware vSphere 9 Support

The most significant update for VMware administrators: v11.2 delivers complete, production-ready support for vSphere 9, including vCenter Server 9.0.1.0, ESXi 9.0.1.0, and VDDK 9.0.1.0.

Earlier builds introduced initial compatibility, but v11.2 provides full readiness, enabling teams to upgrade their VMware infrastructure with confidence that NAKIVO will operate without disrupting existing jobs.

All core capabilities are fully operational under vSphere 9:

• Agentless image-based backup and replication using Changed Block Tracking (CBT) for efficient, low-impact incrementals
• Instant VM recovery to restore workloads in minutes, not hours
• Granular file-level and application-object recovery for Exchange and SQL workloads, without restoring the entire VM
• Built-in DR orchestration with failover, failback, and non-disruptive testing via Site Recovery
• Ransomware resilience through immutable backups, AES-256 encryption, air-gapped copies, and pre-recovery malware scanning
• Fast, deduplicated, compressed backups to minimize storage footprint across repositories

For organizations tracking the licensing shift away from standalone vSphere Standard and Enterprise Plus editions toward VMware vSphere Foundation 9.0, this update ensures NAKIVO keeps pace with where VMware is heading.

Proxmox VE 9.0 Support, with 9.1 Already in Scope

NAKIVO’s Proxmox support continues to mature. v11.2 brings full compatibility with Proxmox VE 9.0, and support for Proxmox VE 9.1 is already built in, letting Proxmox environments upgrade without risking protection gaps.

For environments running Proxmox at the edge, in cost-sensitive production, or as a VMware alternative, the full feature set includes:

• Agentless host-level backup and replication with no guest agents required, keeping VM overhead minimal
• Block-level incrementals via native change tracking, matching the efficiency of CBT in VMware environments
• Instant VM and file-level recovery for rapid restoration of individual machines or specific files
• Automated verification with screenshot confirmation to validate recoverability without manual intervention
• Immutable backups on S3-compatible and object storage targets, including AWS S3, Wasabi, Azure Blob, and Backblaze B2
• AES-256 encryption at source, in transit, and at rest with air-gapped copy options via tape or detached storage

For hybrid environments running VMware and Proxmox side by side, NAKIVO’s unified management interface provides a single workflow that covers both platforms, which matters as infrastructure grows in complexity.

Ransomware Defense Across the Board

Ransomware protection in v11.2 is integrated into the architecture rather than isolated as a single feature. Immutability is supported across a wide range of targets, including AWS S3, Wasabi, Azure Blob, Backblaze B2, HPE StoreOnce, NEC HYDRAstor, and Dell EMC Data Domain. Pre-recovery malware scanning catches threats before they re-enter production. Air-gapped options — tape, detached USB, or offline NAS — provide a last line of defense when network-connected copies are compromised.

“Our priority is to give customers a smooth and secure path forward as their environments evolve,” said Bruce Talley, CEO of NAKIVO. “v11.2 focuses on compatibility, security, and consistent performance as virtualization platforms advance.“

Matt Mitchell, Web Developer at SEHD at the University of Colorado Denver, said: “With NAKIVO Backup & Replication, I can recover VMware VMs within 10 minutes. With data deduplication, we were able to decrease storage space by 80%.“

OAuth 2.0: Secure Email Notifications by Default

v11.2 introduces native OAuth 2.0 authentication for email notifications, replacing the deprecated basic authentication that major providers like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 are actively phasing out.

The shift to token-based authentication removes stored plain-text credentials from the equation, delivering a meaningful compliance and security improvement, particularly for organizations under regulatory scrutiny.

HPE StoreOnce users gain full support for VSA Gen 5, improving deduplication appliance integration and repository performance. The platform has also been updated to Java SE 24 and the latest Spring Framework, delivering stability improvements, security patches, and incremental gains in backup and restore throughput — benefits that compound over time in high-frequency backup environments.

Enhanced MSP Direct Connect for Multi-Tenant Management

Managed service providers running multi-tenant environments gain efficiency through enhanced MSP Direct Connect. The updated interface provides single-pane visibility across multiple tenants, reducing overhead and accelerating response times.

For MSPs scaling their service portfolios, this improvement directly supports growth without a proportional increase in administrative burden.

The Bottom Line

NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.2 is an operationally important release. It removes the compatibility friction that holds teams back from upgrading infrastructure, strengthens ransomware resilience, and tightens security in areas that are easy to overlook until they become a problem. For VMware administrators preparing for a vSphere 9 migration, Proxmox environments approaching a version upgrade, or any organization seeking to enhance recovery capabilities, v11.2 provides a robust foundation for operational stability.

Availability

NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.2 is available now. Organizations can download the fully featured free trial at nakivo.com.

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About NAKIVO

NAKIVO is a US-based corporation dedicated to delivering the ultimate backup, ransomware protection, and disaster recovery solution for virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments. Over 16,000 customers in 191 countries trust NAKIVO with protecting their data, including global brands like Coca-Cola, Honda, Siemens, and Cisco.

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