StorageCraft ShadowProtect Virtual Server v. 5.x - Subscription License (Reactivation) - 1 virtual machine

StorageCraft ShadowProtect Virtual Server v. 5.x is a purpose-built backup and disaster-recovery solution tailored for virtualized environments. This edition delivers reliable image-based backups, fast restores, and streamlined license mobility through a subscription with reactivation capabilities. Designed to protect a single virtual machine, it provides peace of mind for IT teams and business owners who rely on a precise recovery point and rapid restoration without complex licensing overhead. With ShadowProtect Virtual Server, you gain a robust safety net that guards your critical VM against hardware failures, software corruption, or accidental data loss, while keeping your budgeting simple and predictable.

• Single-VM image-based backup and fast disaster recovery - Protect one virtual machine with complete image-level backups that capture the operating system, applications, and data in a single backup set. This enables fast, granular restoration to the original VM or to a different host, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity even after a hardware failure or migration.
• Subscription license with reactivation for license mobility - This edition uses a flexible subscription model that includes reactivation rights. Move or reactivate the license across different hardware or virtual environments as your infrastructure evolves, reducing procurement friction and downtime while preserving the integrity of your protection plan.
• Efficient backups with incremental protection - ShadowProtect Virtual Server leverages incremental changes after the initial image to optimize storage use and network bandwidth. This means quicker subsequent backups and faster restoration processes for the protected VM without compromising recoverability or data integrity.
• Backup verification and testing for confidence - The solution includes built-in verification to confirm that backups are recoverable and can be restored when needed. Optional automated test restores help you validate DR readiness without impacting production workloads, giving teams confidence in their recovery plans.
• Simple deployment, management, and licensing - Engineered for straightforward installation on a designated PC or server, with an intuitive license activation flow and centralized backup job management. This makes it easy for IT teams to protect a critical VM with minimal setup time and ongoing administrative overhead.

Technical Details of StorageCraft ShadowProtect Virtual Server v. 5.x

• License type: Subscription License (Reactivation)
• Virtual machines supported: 1
• Product version: 5.x
• Primary use: Image-based backup and disaster recovery for a single virtual machine
• Backup reliability: Image-based backups with verification and streamlined restore options

How to install StorageCraft ShadowProtect Virtual Server

• Prepare your environment by ensuring the designated PC or server meets the minimum hardware requirements and has reliable access to the virtual machine you plan to protect.
• Download and install ShadowProtect Virtual Server 5.x on the chosen host, following the on-screen prompts in the installer to complete the setup.
• Activate the subscription license using the reactivation key provided at purchase, ensuring full feature access and ongoing protection.
• Configure a backup job that targets the single virtual machine, selecting the image-based backup option that captures the VM’s OS, applications, and data.
• Set up scheduling, retention policies, and verification preferences to balance protection, storage usage, and recovery objectives.
• Run the initial backup and perform a verification or test restore to confirm recoverability in a controlled scenario.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: How many virtual machines does this license cover? A: It covers one virtual machine. If you need to protect additional VMs, you will require additional licenses or a different edition that supports more VMs.
• Q: What does "Reactivation" mean in this subscription? A: Reactivation allows you to move or re-activate the license on a different host or after hardware changes, helping you maintain protection without re-purchasing.
• Q: What type of backups are included? A: The product provides image-based backups that capture the entire VM state, including the operating system, installed applications, and data, enabling reliable full or granular restores.
• Q: Can I verify backups without interrupting production? A: Yes. Built-in verification and optional test restores let you confirm recoverability while minimizing disruption to live systems.
• Q: Is this solution suitable for disaster recovery? A: Yes. ShadowProtect Virtual Server is designed to support DR workflows for a single VM, including fast restores, testable recovery plans, and predictable licensing to fit budget and operational needs.