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Proxmox Backup Server Workshop

Learn to set up and manage Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) for enterprise disaster recovery. Hands-on virtual workshop for IT admins by a Proxmox Gold Partner.

Duration

2 sessions · 8 hours

Language

English

Type

Remote / online

Cost

€900 / $932 excl. VAT

Next date

Oct 21 – Oct 22 (22 seats left)

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Prerequisites:

You need a basic understanding of Linux and computer networking to attend.

This workshop teaches administrators and IT managers how to improve an existing backup setup or move to Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) as their central backup and disaster-recovery platform.

Worldwide Proxmox VE Backup Server Workshop from a Proxmox Gold Partner

Modern IT environments demand reliable backup and recovery procedures. PBS provides deduplication, encryption, and multi-site synchronization, but those features only add up to a working disaster-recovery solution when they are set up correctly.

TRAINER

Our trainers work with real Proxmox VE, Linux, clustering, networking and storage environments. The sessions are practical and based on enterprise deployments, including common issues around migration, shared storage, Ceph, high availability and troubleshooting.

MATERIALS PROVIDED

  • Digital documentation

  • Virtual training center

  • Certificate of completion

TARGET GROUP

This course is for system administrators and IT professionals who deploy, manage, and scale virtual environments or hyper-converged infrastructure.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • A stable, high-speed internet connection (at least 25 Mbit/s down, 5 Mbit/s up).

  • A computer with a modern web browser for lab access.

  • A headset (or microphone/speakers) and a webcam for an interactive workshop experience.

Agenda

Learn about backup concepts and Proxmox VE backup methods

  • Backup principles: full vs. incremental, the 3-2-1 rule

  • Overview, comparison, and evaluation of the backup methods in Proxmox VE

Use Proxmox Backup Server

  • Install PBS and configure storage and networking

  • Understand the architecture of PBS

  • Understand and configure the core PBS features: sync jobs, verify jobs, and garbage collection

Use advanced PBS features

  • Work with encryption

  • Use Traffic Control

Implement Disaster Recovery with PBS

  • Set up a secondary PBS as DR target

  • Configure sync pull jobs between sites

  • Restore VMs and CTs from the DR target onto a recovery host

Automate and test Disaster Recovery

  • Automate recovery processes for the DR site

  • Develop maintainable DR testing routines

Wrap-up & Q&A


NEXT STEPS

  • Register via the form; you’ll receive a confirmation email.

  • We'll send a quote (in EUR or USD, depending on your region) to the billing contact/company details provided.

  • Enrollment is confirmed when payment is received. Spots fill up, so don't sit on it.

  • Class sizes are limited, please complete registration and payment promptly to guarantee your spot.

  • Training access details and the final schedule are sent approximately one week before the course start date:

  • Includes an invitation to our virtual classroom.

  • Provides access to your own training environment.

Who teaches this

Frank Bartkewitz

Certified Proxmox Trainer · 1,000+ IT professionals trained

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Alwin Antreich

Certified Proxmox Trainer · 18 years in production · Proxmox contributor

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Upcoming dates

Oct 21 – Oct 22

03:00 PM – 07:00 PM UTC

English Online Frank Bartkewitz

22 seats left

€900 / $932

Dec 16 – Dec 17

07:00 AM – 11:00 AM UTC

English Online Alwin Antreich

22 seats left

€900 / $932

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