Master Nakivo Backup & Replication For Small Businesses

Learn data protection, backup, disaster recovery & hands-on lab deployment using NAKIVO in real-world scenarios.

What you'll learn

Understand the core principles of backup, replication, and disaster recovery, and how they apply across modern IT environments.

Master Nakivo Backup & Replication architecture, including its components, deployment options, and supported platforms like VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix.

Perform hands-on configuration of backup jobs, replication, and recovery tasks using step-by-step lab exercises in real-world scenarios.

Optimize and secure your backup environment with automation, monitoring tools, cloud integration, retention policies, and performance tuning best practices.

Requirements

Basic understanding of IT infrastructure (virtual machines, networks)

Familiarity with VMware, Hyper-V, or similar hypervisors is helpful

Access to Nakivo Free Trial (we’ll guide you through downloading and setup)

No prior Nakivo experience required — we start from scratch!

Description

Do you want to become a Nakivo expert and master enterprise-level data protection, backup, recovery, and replication strategies?This comprehensive course walks you through every feature of Nakivo Backup & Replication, from infrastructure setup to advanced configuration and disaster recovery planning. Whether you're a systems administrator, virtualization engineer, or IT professional, this course will make you confident in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Nakivo across multiple platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, Nutanix, Physical, Cloud, Microsoft 365, and more).Through hands-on walkthroughs, real-world scenarios, and quizzes, you'll gain the practical skills needed to configure backup jobs, perform instant recoveries, implement replication, monitor environments, and secure your data end-to-end.What You'll Learn:Install and configure Nakivo Backup & ReplicationPerform VM, file-level, and application-aware backupsConfigure replication and failover for disaster recoveryManage backup repositories and storage types (CIFS, S3, Cloud)Set up advanced backup strategies: full, incremental, synthetic, and mirrorImplement job scheduling, retention, and immutabilityUse Nakivo for Microsoft 365, Oracle DB, Amazon EC2, and moreMonitor job performance and generate actionable reportsCreate and test Site Recovery PlansAutomate backups and ensure compliance with best practicesCourse Content Overview:Section 1: Introduction● Course Overview and ObjectivesSection 2: Infrastructure Availability & Backup ConceptsHigh Availability, Disaster Recovery Design, Backup Types, Strategies, and RetentionSection 3: Backup Strategies & Disaster Recovery PlanningFrequency, Automation, Testing, Security, and Policy DocumentationSection 4: The Restoration ProcessFile, VM, and System Recovery, Point-in-Time Restores, and DocumentationSection 5: Nakivo Overview & ArchitectureSupported Platforms, Deployment Options, Backup & Replication FeaturesSection 6: Working with the Nakivo Web ConsoleAccount Setup, Inventory Configuration (VMs, Cloud, FileShare, Physical)Section 7: Adding InventoryAdding and Managing All Supported Workloads in NakivoSection 8: Nakivo NodesTransporter Deployment for VMware, Nutanix, Proxmox, and TapeSection 9: Backup RepositoryLocal, Network, Cloud, S3, and Federated Repository ConfigurationSection 10: System Settings & Access ManagementEmail Alerts, Self-Backup, Database, Throttling, and PermissionsSection 11: Backup Job ConfigurationScheduling, Retention, Immutability, App-Aware Mode, Indexing, Verification Section 12: Backup Copy JobsCreating, Scheduling, and Managing Backup Copy Jobs with Retention PoliciesSection 13: Replication JobsCreating Replication Jobs, Failover/Failback, Re-IP, Real-Time SyncSection 14: Recovery OperationsFull VM, Flash Boot, File, Object, and Site Recovery TechniquesSection 15: Reporting and MonitoringJob Reports, Alerts, Metrics, Activity Calendar, and Repository Health

Overview

Section 1: Infrastructure Availability & Disaster Recovery

Lecture 1 Introduction To This Course

Lecture 2 Introduction to Infrastructure Uptime and Availability

Lecture 3 High Availability (HA): Ensuring Business Continuity

Lecture 4 What is a Disaster Recovery Datacenter?

Lecture 5 Why Every Business Needs a Disaster Recovery Site

Lecture 6 Active vs Passive DR: Key Differences Explained

Lecture 7 Section Recap: DR Infrastructure & HA

Section 2: Backup Concepts and Methods

Lecture 8 Introduction to Backup: What, Why, and How

Lecture 9 Core Components of a Backup System

Lecture 10 Full Backup: How It Works and When to Use It

Lecture 11 Differential Backup Explained

Lecture 12 Incremental Backup Explained

Lecture 13 Common Backup Types and Their Use Cases

Lecture 14 Reverse Incremental Backup: How It Differs

Lecture 15 Forever Incremental Backup: Pros and Cons

Lecture 16 Synthetic Full Backup: Smart Storage Management

Lecture 17 Mirror Backup: Real-Time Data Duplication

Lecture 18 Smart & Continuous Backup: The Modern Approach

Lecture 19 Section Recap: Backup Types and Techniques

Section 3: Backup Strategies and Planning

Lecture 20 Designing a Smart Backup Strategy

Lecture 21 Assessing Data: What's Worth Backing Up?

Lecture 22 Backup Frequency: How Often is Enough?

Lecture 23 Automating and Scheduling Backups

Lecture 24 Backup Retention Policies: Keep or Delete?

Lecture 25 Where Should You Store Your Backups?

Lecture 26 Securing Your Backup Data

Lecture 27 Testing & Verifying Backup Integrity

Lecture 28 Automating Backup Processes for Efficiency

Lecture 29 Backup Monitoring: Ensuring Reliability

Lecture 30 Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)

Lecture 31 Budgeting for Backup & Recovery Resources

Lecture 32 Documenting Your Backup Strategy

Lecture 33 Reviewing & Updating Your Backup Plan

Lecture 34 Section Recap: Building a Resilient Strategy

Section 4: Restoration and Recovery

Lecture 35 Introduction to the Restoration Process

Lecture 36 How to Restore Files and Entire Systems

Lecture 37 Executing a Disaster Recovery Plan

Lecture 38 Real-World Uses of Backup Data

Lecture 39 Point-in-Time Restore: Rolling Back the Clock

Lecture 40 Validating Restores & Testing Reliability

Lecture 41 Security Considerations in Recovery

Lecture 42 Documenting the Recovery Process

Lecture 43 Section Recap: Restore & Recovery Essentials

Section 5: Nakivo Backup & Replication

Lecture 44 Introduction to Nakivo Backup & Replication: What It Is and Why It Matters

Lecture 45 Nakivo at a Glance: Key Capabilities and Benefits

Lecture 46 Understanding Nakivo Architecture: Core Components & Flow

Lecture 47 Supported Platforms: Where Nakivo Works Best

Lecture 48 Nakivo Deployment Options: Virtual, Physical, and Cloud

Lecture 49 System & Software Requirements for Nakivo

Lecture 50 Real-World Nakivo Deployment Scenarios

Lecture 51 Nakivo Backup Features: What's Under the Hood

Lecture 52 Creating and Managing Backup Copy Jobs

Lecture 53 Replication with Nakivo: Features & Workflow

Lecture 54 Nakivo Recovery Features: Instant File, VM, and App Restore

Lecture 55 Cloud Integration: AWS, Azure, and Hybrid Environments

Lecture 56 Automating Workflows & Third-Party Integrations

Lecture 57 What’s Coming: Upcoming Nakivo Features

Lecture 58 Best Practices and Troubleshooting Tips

Lecture 59 Nakivo Certification & What to Do Next

Section 6: Hands-On with the Nakivo Web Interface

Lecture 60 Getting Started with the Nakivo Web Portal

Lecture 61 Understanding Nakivo Pricing Plans and Licensing Options

Lecture 62 How to Download and Install the Nakivo Free Trial

Lecture 63 Step-by-Step Deployment of Nakivo Backup & Replication

Lecture 64 Configuring Network Settings in Nakivo

Lecture 65 Console Configuration: Initial Setup & Preferences

Lecture 66 Creating Your First Nakivo Admin Account

Section 7: Managing and Adding Inventory in Nakivo

Lecture 67 Adding VMware vCenter to Nakivo Inventory

Lecture 68 Adding Microsoft Hyper-V Hosts

Lecture 69 Integrating Nutanix & Proxmox Environments

Lecture 70 Connecting Cloud Platforms like AWS and Azure

Lecture 71 Adding Network File Shares (NAS/SAN)

Lecture 72 Registering Physical Machines for Backup

Lecture 73 Adding and Configuring Cloud Storage Providers

Lecture 74 Bulk Adding Multiple Workloads in Nakivo

Section 8: Understanding and Deploying Nakivo Nodes

Lecture 75 Introduction to Nakivo Nodes: Roles and Architecture

Lecture 76 Deploying the VMware Transporter Node

Lecture 77 Setting Up the Nutanix Transporter Node

Lecture 78 Installing the Agent-Based Transporter

Lecture 79 Configuring the Tape Server Transporter

Lecture 80 Creating and Managing Node Pools in Nakivo

Lecture 81 Deploying the Proxmox VE Transporter Node

Section 9: Configuring and Managing Nakivo Backup Repositories

Lecture 82 Introduction to Nakivo Backup Repositories

Lecture 83 Adding a CIFS/SMB Network Share as a Backup Repository

Lecture 84 Backup Repository Options: Data Reduction & Self-Healing Explained

Lecture 85 Scheduling Backup Repository Detach & Maintenance

Lecture 86 Adding a Local Folder as a Backup Repository

Lecture 87 Using Cloud & S3-Compatible Storage for Backups

Lecture 88 Adding an Existing Backup Repository to Nakivo

Lecture 89 Understanding Federated Backup Repositories

Lecture 90 Creating and Managing Federated Repositories in Nakivo

Section 10: Configuring System Settings in Nakivo

Lecture 91 Configuring Email Alerts and Notification Settings

Lecture 92 Managing Users, Roles, and Access Permissions

Lecture 93 Enabling and Managing Nakivo Self-Backup

Lecture 94 Nakivo Database Options: Configuration & Maintenance

Lecture 95 General System Settings Overview

Lecture 96 Bandwidth Throttling: Setting Limits and Rules

Lecture 97 Exploring Additional System Settings and Preferences

Section 11: Nakivo Data Protection – Creating and Managing Backup Jobs

Lecture 98 Introduction to Nakivo Data Protection & Backup Jobs

Lecture 99 Step 1 – Selecting the Source for Your Backup Job

Lecture 100 Step 2 – Choosing the Destination Repository

Lecture 101 Step 3 – Configuring Backup Job Scheduling

Lecture 102 Step 4 – Defining Retention Policies

Lecture 103 Step 5 – Enabling Backup Immutability

Lecture 104 Step 6 – Setting a Secondary Backup Schedule

Lecture 105 Backup Job Options: Name, Priority & VM Agent

Lecture 106 Enabling Application-Aware Backups

Lecture 107 Change Tracking Options for Incremental Backups

Lecture 108 Optimizing Backups: Network Acceleration & Encryption

Lecture 109 Backup Encryption Settings for Secure Data

Lecture 110 Enabling VM Verification After Backup

Lecture 111 Excluding Swap Files, Unused Partitions, and Blocks

Lecture 112 Configuring Full Backup Settings

Lecture 113 Aligning Full Backups with Retention Policies

Lecture 114 Pre/Post Actions: Log Truncation for Databases

Lecture 115 Pre/Post Actions: Indexing & Custom Scripts

Lecture 116 Data Transfer Options: Choosing the Right Transport Mode

Lecture 117 Configuring Transporter Settings for Efficient Data Flow

Lecture 118 Managing Concurrent Tasks & Detecting Bottlenecks

Lecture 119 Running and Monitoring a Backup Job

Lecture 120 Analyzing Backup Job Results and Reports

Section 12: Backup Job Creation by Platform

Lecture 121 Creating a New VMware Backup Job

Lecture 122 Creating a New Microsoft Hyper-V Backup Job

Lecture 123 Creating a New Proxmox VE Backup Job

Lecture 124 Creating a New FileShare (NAS/SAN) Backup Job

Lecture 125 Creating a New Physical Machine Backup Job

Lecture 126 Creating a New Nutanix Backup Job

Lecture 127 Creating a New Amazon EC2 Backup Job

Lecture 128 Creating a New VMware Cloud Director Backup Job

Lecture 129 Creating a New Microsoft 365 Backup Job

Lecture 130 Creating a New Oracle Database Backup Job

Section 13: Nakivo Data Protection – Configuring Backup Copy Jobs in Nakivo

Lecture 131 Introduction to Backup Copy Jobs: What & Why

Lecture 132 Creating a Backup Copy Job: Source & Destination Setup

Lecture 133 Backup Copy Scheduling: Prioritization & Exact Copy Options

Lecture 134 Retention Settings: Keep Last Recovery Point & Copy Latest

Lecture 135 Syncing Recovery Points and Applying Custom Retention

Lecture 136 Backup Copy Job Options: Compression, Encryption & More

Section 14: Configuring Replication Jobs in Nakivo

Lecture 137 Understanding Replication Jobs: Purpose & Use Cases

Lecture 138 Creating a Replication Job: Source, Destination, Network & Re-IP Settings

Lecture 139 Scheduling Replication Jobs: Retention Policies & Advanced Options

Lecture 140 Performing Failover and Failback in Nakivo

Lecture 141 Setting Up a Replication Job for Microsoft Hyper-V

Lecture 142 Configuring Real-Time Replication for VMware

Section 15: Nakivo Recovery – Restoring VMs, Files, and Applications

Lecture 143 Introduction to Recovery in Nakivo

Lecture 144 Flash Boot Recovery: Instant VM Boot from Backup

Lecture 145 Flash Boot Recovery Options and Configuration

Lecture 146 Performing Full VM Recovery

Lecture 147 Understanding Granular Recovery in Nakivo

Lecture 148 File Recovery: Restore Individual Files to a Server

Lecture 149 File Recovery: Restore Files to a File Share

Lecture 150 File Recovery: Download Individual Files via Browser

Lecture 151 Object Recovery, Universal Recovery & Exporting Backups

Lecture 152 Recovery for Proxmox VE and Physical Machines

Lecture 153 File Share Recovery Explained

Lecture 154 Bulk Change of Recovery Destination

Lecture 155 Cloning and Merging Backup Jobs

Lecture 156 Understanding Site Recovery in Nakivo

Lecture 157 Creating Site Recovery Jobs: Actions & Automation

Lecture 158 Site Recovery Job: Configuration, Testing, and Final Setup

Section 16: Reporting and Monitoring in Nakivo

Lecture 159 Downloading and Reviewing Reports in Nakivo

Lecture 160 Exploring the Different Types of Nakivo Reports

Lecture 161 Organizing Jobs with Job Groups

Lecture 162 Initiating Recovery Directly from Backup Repositories

Lecture 163 Managing and Maintaining Backup Repositories

Lecture 164 Monitoring Activity, Calendar View, and Search Tools

Lecture 165 Viewing Summary Data in Nakivo Dashboard

Lecture 166 Understanding Key Nakivo Monitoring Metrics

Lecture 167 Configuring Alerts, Notifications, and Auto-Reports

IT administrators responsible for data protection and disaster recovery,Virtualization and storage engineers,Backup & DR specialists working with VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, or Nutanix,System architects designing high-availability environments,Professionals preparing for Nakivo certifications,Anyone interested in mastering modern backup and recovery tools