What happens if I'm still running VMware ESXi 6.7 or earlier?

Cove 25.9 drops support for VMware ESXi 6.7 and earlier versions. You'll need to upgrade to a later version of ESXi to continue host-level protection, or deploy backup managers on individual virtual machines within the guest operating system.

How does the new Azure restore process differ from the previous version?

Previously, restores to Azure used temporary assigned VM names. Now you can restore directly to an existing VM using the original VM name, which allows you to use existing configuration files and effectively replace the VM or boot volume in-line. You can also choose to restore only the OS disk while retaining current data disks.

What's New in Cove Data Protection 25.9

Name: What's New in Cove Data Protection 25.9
Uploaded: 2026-04-12T14:21:58-04:00
Duration: 4 min 44 s
Description: TL;DR Linux bare metal recovery enters external preview with automated disaster recovery capabilities and downloadable recovery media directly from the Cove console Azure restore workflows now support direct restoration to existing VMs with original na...

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Linux bare metal recovery enters external preview with automated disaster recovery capabilities and downloadable recovery media directly from the Cove console
Azure restore workflows now support direct restoration to existing VMs with original names, plus the option to restore only OS disks while retaining current data disks
New one-time Hyper-V restore option outputs VHD files directly, eliminating manual conversion steps and enabling compatibility with multiple hypervisor platforms

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.

Chapters

0:00 - Introduction and ESXi Support Notice
0:40 - Linux Bare Metal Recovery Enhancements
1:22 - macOS Backup Improvements
1:50 - Azure VM Restore Enhancements
2:21 - Hyper-V VHD Restore Option
3:07 - Executive Summary Reports Preview
3:48 - Upcoming Events and Resources

Key Quotes

0:40 "We're excited for enhancements made to the external preview of Linux bare metal recovery."
0:54 "The Linux BMR process is a fully automated way to recover your Linux devices after a disaster, such as a failed system update or corrupted disk layout."
2:25 "A new one-time restore to Hyper-V option has been introduced. We now allow for your backups to be restored directly as .vhd files."

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