we're exited to announce the release of Proxmox Backup Server 2.4. It's based on Debian 11.6 "Bullseye", but using a newer Linux kernel 5.15 or 6.2, and includes ZFS 2.1.9.
Proxmox Backup Server 2.4 comes with dark mode, LDAP authentication, and support for WORM tapes.
Here are the highlights
Release notes
https://pbs.proxmox.com/wiki/index.php/Roadmap#Proxmox_Backup_Server_2.4
Press release
https://www.proxmox.com/en/news/press-releases/proxmox-backup-server-2-4
Download
https://www.proxmox.com/en/downloads
Alternate ISO download:
https://enterprise.proxmox.com/iso
Documentation
https://pbs.proxmox.com/docs
Community Forum
https://forum.proxmox.com
Bugtracker
https://bugzilla.proxmox.com
Source code
https://git.proxmox.com
FAQ
Q: Can I upgrade Proxmox Backup Server 2.x to 2.4 with GUI (or apt)?
A: Yes
Q: How does this integrate into Proxmox Virtual Environment?
A: Just add a Proxmox Backup Server datastore as a new storage target in your Proxmox VE. Make sure that you run the latest Proxmox VE 7.x.
Q: How do I install the proxmox-backup-client on my Debian or Ubuntu server?
A: We provide a "Proxmox Backup Client-only Repository", see https://pbs.proxmox.com/docs/installation.html#client-installation
Q: What will happen with the existing backup tool (vzdump) in Proxmox Virtual Environment?
A: You can still use vzdump. The new backup is an additional, but very powerful way to backup and restore your VMs and containers.
Q: Is there any recommended server hardware for the Proxmox Backup Server?
A: We recommend enterprise-grade server hardware components, with fast local SSD/NVMe storage. Access and response times from rotating drives will slow down all backup server operations. See https://pbs.proxmox.com/docs/installation.html#recommended-server-system-requirements
Q: Can I install Proxmox Backup Server on Debian, in a VM, as LXC or alongside with Proxmox VE?
A: Yes, but all this is not the recommended setup (expert use only).
Q: Where can I get more information about upcoming features?
A: Follow the announcement forum and pbs-devel mailing list https://lists.proxmox.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pbs-devel, and subscribe to our newsletter https://www.proxmox.com/news and see https://pbs.proxmox.com/wiki/index.php/Roadmap
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Best regards,
Martin Maurer
Proxmox Backup Server project leader
Proxmox Backup Server 2.4 comes with dark mode, LDAP authentication, and support for WORM tapes.
Here are the highlights
- Debian 11.6, but using a newer Linux kernel 5.15 or 6.2
- ZFS 2.1.9
- Dark mode
- Added LDAP authentication realm and user synchronization
- Initial support for WORM tapes
- Download task logs in the web interface
Release notes
https://pbs.proxmox.com/wiki/index.php/Roadmap#Proxmox_Backup_Server_2.4
Press release
https://www.proxmox.com/en/news/press-releases/proxmox-backup-server-2-4
Download
https://www.proxmox.com/en/downloads
Alternate ISO download:
https://enterprise.proxmox.com/iso
Documentation
https://pbs.proxmox.com/docs
Community Forum
https://forum.proxmox.com
Bugtracker
https://bugzilla.proxmox.com
Source code
https://git.proxmox.com
FAQ
Q: Can I upgrade Proxmox Backup Server 2.x to 2.4 with GUI (or apt)?
A: Yes
Q: How does this integrate into Proxmox Virtual Environment?
A: Just add a Proxmox Backup Server datastore as a new storage target in your Proxmox VE. Make sure that you run the latest Proxmox VE 7.x.
Q: How do I install the proxmox-backup-client on my Debian or Ubuntu server?
A: We provide a "Proxmox Backup Client-only Repository", see https://pbs.proxmox.com/docs/installation.html#client-installation
Q: What will happen with the existing backup tool (vzdump) in Proxmox Virtual Environment?
A: You can still use vzdump. The new backup is an additional, but very powerful way to backup and restore your VMs and containers.
Q: Is there any recommended server hardware for the Proxmox Backup Server?
A: We recommend enterprise-grade server hardware components, with fast local SSD/NVMe storage. Access and response times from rotating drives will slow down all backup server operations. See https://pbs.proxmox.com/docs/installation.html#recommended-server-system-requirements
Q: Can I install Proxmox Backup Server on Debian, in a VM, as LXC or alongside with Proxmox VE?
A: Yes, but all this is not the recommended setup (expert use only).
Q: Where can I get more information about upcoming features?
A: Follow the announcement forum and pbs-devel mailing list https://lists.proxmox.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pbs-devel, and subscribe to our newsletter https://www.proxmox.com/news and see https://pbs.proxmox.com/wiki/index.php/Roadmap
__________________
Best regards,
Martin Maurer
Proxmox Backup Server project leader
