We are pleased to announce the first beta release of Proxmox Backup Server 4.0! The 4.x family is based on the great Debian 13 "Trixie" and comes with a 6.14.8 kernel and OpenZFS 2.3.3.
Note: The current release of Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 is a beta version.
Here are some of the highlights of the Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 beta version
Release notes
https://pbs.proxmox.com/wiki/index.php/Roadmap
Download
https://enterprise.proxmox.com/iso
Community Forum
https://forum.proxmox.com
Bugtracker
https://bugzilla.proxmox.com
Source code
https://git.proxmox.com
FAQ
Q: Is the Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 beta safe to use?
A: You should never upgrade critical production systems to the beta, it's not a stable release and it does not get security support.
While we try hard to avoid severe bugs, some instability is expected.
Q: Can I upgrade from the latest Proxmox Backup Server 3.4 to the 4.0 beta with apt?
A: Yes, please follow the upgrade instructions at https://pbs.proxmox.com/wiki/index.php/Upgrade_from_3_to_4
Q: Can I upgrade a 4.0 beta installation to the stable 4.0, once released, via apt?
A: Yes, upgrading from beta to stable installation will be possible via apt.
Q: Which apt repository can I use for Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 beta?
A: You can use the pbs-test repository:
Q: Will the beta receive updates and new features?
A: Yes, the beta will continuously receive updates including the latest fixes and features.
Q: When do you expect the stable Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 release?
A: The final Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 will be available as soon as all Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 release critical bugs are fixed, and new features are deemed stable.
Q: Where can I get more information about feature updates?
A: Check the roadmap, forum, the mailing list, and/or subscribe to our newsletter.
You are welcome to test your hardware and your upgrade path, and we are looking forward to your feedback, bug reports, or ideas. Thank you for getting involved!
Note: The current release of Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 is a beta version.
Here are some of the highlights of the Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 beta version
- S3-compatible object stores as backup storage backend (technology preview).
- ZFS 2.3 with RAID-Z expansion.
- Automatically trigger sync jobs when a removable datastore is mounted.
- and more...
Release notes
https://pbs.proxmox.com/wiki/index.php/Roadmap
Download
https://enterprise.proxmox.com/iso
Community Forum
https://forum.proxmox.com
Bugtracker
https://bugzilla.proxmox.com
Source code
https://git.proxmox.com
FAQ
Q: Is the Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 beta safe to use?
A: You should never upgrade critical production systems to the beta, it's not a stable release and it does not get security support.
While we try hard to avoid severe bugs, some instability is expected.
Q: Can I upgrade from the latest Proxmox Backup Server 3.4 to the 4.0 beta with apt?
A: Yes, please follow the upgrade instructions at https://pbs.proxmox.com/wiki/index.php/Upgrade_from_3_to_4
Q: Can I upgrade a 4.0 beta installation to the stable 4.0, once released, via apt?
A: Yes, upgrading from beta to stable installation will be possible via apt.
Q: Which apt repository can I use for Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 beta?
A: You can use the pbs-test repository:
Code:
deb http://download.proxmox.com/debian/pbs trixie pbs-testQ: Will the beta receive updates and new features?
A: Yes, the beta will continuously receive updates including the latest fixes and features.
Q: When do you expect the stable Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 release?
A: The final Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 will be available as soon as all Proxmox Backup Server 4.0 release critical bugs are fixed, and new features are deemed stable.
Q: Where can I get more information about feature updates?
A: Check the roadmap, forum, the mailing list, and/or subscribe to our newsletter.
You are welcome to test your hardware and your upgrade path, and we are looking forward to your feedback, bug reports, or ideas. Thank you for getting involved!
