Summary
N-able's Cove Data Protection 25.9 release introduces significant enhancements across Linux bare metal recovery, macOS backup reliability, and cloud restore workflows. The update brings Linux BMR capabilities to external preview with automated recovery processes and improved system state support, enabling faster disaster recovery for Linux environments. Azure restore workflows now support direct restoration to existing VMs with original naming conventions, eliminating temporary assignments and simplifying the recovery process. A new one-time restore option for Hyper-V allows backups to be restored directly as VHD files, removing the need for manual format conversions. The release also includes macOS permission handling improvements that allow backups to complete even when file system access errors occur due to system integrity protection. Executive Summary Reports enter external preview, providing MSPs and IT teams with refined KPI dashboards for client business reviews. The release drops support for VMware ESXi 6.7 and earlier, requiring users to upgrade their hypervisor versions or deploy backup managers within guest operating systems to maintain protection.
