**NAKIVO Inc.**, a provider trusted by over 16,000 organizations across 191 countries, has released **NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.2**. This version aims to equip IT teams with tools to accelerate recovery, support next-generation infrastructure, and maintain secure data protection. ## Automated Real-Time Replication At the core of v11.2 is an automated real-time replication engine designed to keep replica VMs synchronized with production workloads. This feature allows organizations to fail over to a recent replica within minutes following hardware failures, ransomware attacks, or human error. For businesses where downtime carries significant financial and reputational risks, this capability addresses a critical vulnerability in traditional backup strategies: the time gap between the last scheduled backup and the moment of failure. ## Support for VMware vSphere 9 and Proxmox VE 9.0 and 9.1 Maintaining alignment between your backup solution and hypervisor versions is crucial for teams managing **VMware**, **Proxmox**, or hybrid environments. **NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.2** directly addresses this need while enhancing security and paving the way for faster disaster recovery. ### Full VMware vSphere 9 Support  A key update for **VMware** administrators is the complete support for **vSphere 9**, including **vCenter Server 9.0.1.0**, **ESXi 9.0.1.0**, and **VDDK 9.0.1.0**. v11.2 provides full readiness, enabling teams to upgrade their **VMware** infrastructure with the assurance that **NAKIVO** will operate without disrupting existing jobs. Core capabilities fully operational under **vSphere 9** include: * **Agentless image-based backup and replication** using Changed Block Tracking (CBT) for efficient incrementals. * **Instant VM recovery** for rapid workload restoration. * **Granular file-level and application-object recovery** for **Exchange** and **SQL** workloads. * **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. This update ensures **NAKIVO** keeps pace with the licensing shift away from standalone **vSphere Standard** and **Enterprise Plus** editions toward **VMware vSphere Foundation 9.0**. ### Proxmox VE 9.0 Support, with 9.1 Already in Scope  **NAKIVO**'s **Proxmox** support continues to mature, with v11.2 offering full compatibility with **Proxmox VE 9.0**, and support for **Proxmox VE 9.1** already integrated. Key features for **Proxmox** environments include: * **Agentless host-level backup and replication** to minimize VM overhead. * **Block-level incrementals** via native change tracking. * **Instant VM and file-level recovery** for rapid restoration. * **Automated verification with screenshot confirmation**. * **Immutable backups** on S3-compatible and object storage targets (**AWS S3**, **Wasabi**, **Azure Blob**, and **Backblaze B2**). * **AES-256 encryption** at source, in transit, and at rest with air-gapped copy options. For hybrid environments running **VMware** and **Proxmox**, **NAKIVO**'s unified management interface simplifies workflows across both platforms. ## Ransomware Defense Across the Board  Ransomware protection in v11.2 is deeply integrated, featuring immutability across targets like **AWS S3**, **Wasabi**, **Azure Blob**, **Backblaze B2**, **HPE StoreOnce**, **NEC HYDRAstor**, and **Dell EMC Data Domain**. Pre-recovery malware scanning and air-gapped options (tape, detached USB, or offline NAS) provide layered defense. "*Our priority is to give customers a smooth and secure path forward as their environments evolve*," said **Bruce Talley**, CEO of **NAKIVO**. ## OAuth 2.0: Secure Email Notifications by Default  v11.2 introduces native **OAuth 2.0** authentication for email notifications, replacing basic authentication, which providers like **Google Workspace** and **Microsoft 365** are phasing out. This shift enhances compliance and security by removing stored plain-text credentials. **HPE StoreOnce** users gain full support for VSA Gen 5. The platform has also been updated to Java SE 24 and the latest Spring Framework. ## Enhanced MSP Direct Connect for Multi-Tenant Management  Managed service providers (MSPs) benefit from an enhanced MSP Direct Connect interface, providing single-pane visibility across multiple tenants. ## The Bottom Line **NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.2** strengthens ransomware resilience, and tightens security. For **VMware** administrators preparing for a **vSphere 9** migration, **Proxmox** environments approaching an upgrade, or organizations seeking enhanced recovery capabilities, v11.2 offers a robust foundation. ## Availability **NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.2 is available now. A fully featured free trial can be downloaded at [nakivo.com](https://www.nakivo.com/?utm_source=bleepingcomputer.com).**