> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vergeos-demo.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vergeos-demo.com/automate-protect-and-extend/integrations-and-apis/storware-backup-recovery.md). # Storware Integration with VergeOS ## Overview The Storware integration for VergeOS provides enterprise-grade backup and recovery capabilities for your virtual infrastructure. This integration enables policy-based protection of VergeOS virtual machines, offering comprehensive data protection and disaster recovery options without requiring complex configuration of traditional backup solutions. ## Key Features * Policy-based VM backup and recovery for VergeOS environments * Automated backup scheduling with flexible retention policies * Granular recovery options including file-level and full VM restoration * Deduplication and compression for efficient storage utilization * Cross-hypervisor migration capabilities * Detailed reporting and monitoring dashboard ## Integration Benefits * **Simplified Management**: Centralized backup management for your entire VergeOS infrastructure * **Resource Efficiency**: Optimized backup processes that minimize impact on production workloads * **Business Continuity**: Rapid recovery options to minimize downtime in case of data loss * **Compliance Support**: Retention policies that help meet regulatory requirements * **Operational Flexibility**: Multiple recovery options for different disaster recovery scenarios ## Architecture Storware integrates with VergeOS through the VergeOS API, allowing the backup platform to: * Discover and inventory virtual machines * Create application-consistent snapshots * Transfer backup data efficiently between environments * Manage retention according to defined policies * Execute recovery operations when needed ## Documentation and Resources For detailed implementation instructions and configuration guidance, please refer to: * [Setup Storware for VergeOS](https://docs.verge.io/knowledge-base/setup-storware-vergeos) - Step-by-step configuration guide in the VergeOS Knowledge Base * [Storware Documentation Portal](https://docs.storware.eu/){target="\_blank"} - Complete documentation for all Storware products ## Support If you encounter issues with the Storware integration or have questions about implementation: * [Storware Support](https://storware.eu/support/){target="\_blank"} - Official support from Storware * [VergeOS Support](/support-and-services.md) - Technical assistance for VergeOS environments --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.vergeos-demo.com/automate-protect-and-extend/integrations-and-apis/storware-backup-recovery.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.