NAKIVO v7.4 beta is now open!

It's no secret that I quite enjoy the simplicity of installing the NAKIVO Backup & Replication appliance in a home lab. Getting your most precious VMs protected easily and effectively takes under 10 minutes to install and configure, kicking off your first backup job. See also:

• NAKIVO Backup & Replication v7.3 released with faster backup speeds for deduplication appliances
  Nov 28 2017

• NAKIVO Backup & Replication v7 released with full VMware vSphere 6.5 support
  Mar 28 2017

• NAKIVO Backup & Replication 6.0 VMware appliance is an easy choice for VM backups, can be installed directly on a Western Digital or Synology NAS!
  Mar 22 2016

Today, NAKIVO announced that they've opened their beta program for v6.4 to everybody, and I wanted to let home lab enthusiasts know about this, a chance to make an impact and give valuable product feedback. I've participated in the past, and exactly as promised, I earned an Amazon gift card, emailed to me, ready to use immediately. Nice!

Here's just 3 of the 11 new features that caught my eye:

1. Automated Self-Backup
   NAKIVO Backup & Replication v7.4 Beta includes the Self-Backup feature, which automatically back up the entire product configuration, including jobs, inventory, and all other settings.
2. Global Search
   Finding a specific VM, backup, replica, job, or any other item in a large infrastructure can be a time-consuming task. NAKIVO Backup & Replication v7.4 Beta introduces Global Search – a powerful feature that can help you find and act on items in a matter of seconds.
3. Built-in Chat with Technical Support
   Getting help with NAKIVO Backup & Replication v7.4 Beta is now even easier, as the new version provides an integrated chat with Technical Support. Should you need any assistance, you can instantly contact technical support without even leaving the application.

Note that NAKIVO offers NFR (Not For Resale) downloads to many IT Professionals, which I explain here:

If you are a VMUG member, VMware vExpert, VCP, VSP, VTSP, or VCI you can receive a FREE two-socket Not For Resale (NFR) license of NAKIVO Backup & Replication for one year and use it in your home or work lab.

The NFR licenses are available for non-production use only, including educational, lab testing, evaluation, training, and demonstration purposes. This offer ends on March 30, 2018.

Here's how you join the beta test:

Full program details here:

Get an Amazon Gift Card
Try NAKIVO Backup & Replication v7.4 Beta and get an Amazon gift card!

1. Install NAKIVO Backup & Replication v7.4 Beta.
2. Add a VMware or Hyper-V server to the inventory.
3. Perform any of the three sets of tasks.
4. Send the support bundle to support@nakivo.com by March 30, 2018.
5. Provide your feedback by filling out a short survey.

NOTE: Use your business email to download the product, send the support bundle, and fill out the survey.

For more information, read the v7.4 Promotion Terms & Conditions.

Video

Admittedly, the refreshed UI that arrived with v6 means my slightly older v5.7-based deep dive video looks a little different:

See also at TinkerTry

• Announcing NAKIVO Backup & Replication v5.8 - virtual appliance, Windows service, or installed on an Intel-based Western Digital NAS
  Oct 12 2015

• NAKIVO Backup & Replication 5.7 fully supports vSphere 6, vSAN, and VVol, an easy choice for home labs
  Jul 09 2015

• NAKIVO Backup & Replication 5.5 released, NFR available to VCP and vExperts through Mar 31 2015
  Mar 19 2015

Full Disclosure: "TinkerTry.com, LLC" is registered as a NAKIVO Bronze Partner, mostly to help get notified of latest news and code releases. I get no special early-access, anybody can sign up for the betas. All TinkerTry site advertising goes through middle-man BuySellAds. NAKIVO does know if you found their affiliate link from my site, which means the possibility of reseller commissions if you eventually upgrade to one of their paid offerings. Here's their pricing.