
AWS Backup now supports VMware Cloud on AWS workloads through private VPC endpoints, enabling centralized, automated backup and recovery of virtual machines with encryption and cross-region replication capabilities.


<div><p>This article provides a comprehensive guide to implementing AWS Backup for VMware Cloud on AWS using private VPC endpoints for secure data protection.</p><ul><li>AWS Backup centralizes and automates backups across VMware Cloud on AWS workloads</li><li>Initial backups are full snapshots; subsequent backups capture only incremental changes</li><li>Backups encrypted with AES-256 during transit and at rest using customer-managed keys</li><li>AWS PrivateLink enables private connectivity between backup gateway and AWS Backup service</li><li>Four-step deployment: create VPC endpoint, deploy gateway appliance, add vCenter hypervisor, configure firewall rules</li><li>Best practices include using connected VPC, same-AZ endpoint placement, and cost assessment</li><li>Automatic storage tiering moves backups from warm to cold storage for cost optimization</li></ul><p>This guide enables organizations to implement enterprise-grade backup and recovery for hybrid VMware environments with centralized management and enhanced security.</p></div>


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