Core Recover capability
Kubernetes Backup and Recovery
Protect and recover Kubernetes applications, persistent data, and Kubernetes-based virtual machines across hybrid and multi-cloud environments with SaaS-delivered cyber resilience from Commvault®.
Overview
Complete Protection of Kubernetes Clusters & Namespaces
Container adoption is accelerating as organizations deploy cloud-native applications as part of their application modernization strategy, with Kubernetes at the forefront for orchestration and operations.
Why it matters
Capability Benefits
Commvault® delivers unified protection for Kubernetes applications, clusters, and data – across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Protect more Kubernetes workloads
Workloads, configurations, and persistent data across supported CNCF-certified distributions – on-premises or in the cloud.
Recover applications, not just volumes
Deliver reliable, high-performance backups and rapid restores at the application level for full workload protection.
Restore to original or alternate clusters
Use existing on-premises or cloud storage, or leverage Commvault AirGap for isolated, protected recovery copies.
Strengthen data security
Help defend against ransomware with anomaly detection, air-gapped copies, encryption inflight and at rest, and granular access and authentication controls (RBAC, SSO, and SAML).
Choose your backup target
Back up to cloud storage, disk, or Commvault AirGap to match retention needs.
Manage from one place
Manage protection, retention, and recovery for Kubernetes and adjacent workloads.
Kubernetes backup features
Recover what Kubernetes actually runs
Application protection
Protect namespaces, supported Helm chart-based applications, and supported Kubernetes API resources including Secrets, ConfigMaps, Namespaces, and StorageClasses.
Persistent data recovery
Capture persistent volumes with Kubernetes-native workflows and supported CSI or storage integrations for granular, application-centric recovery.
Cross-cluster restore
Restore workloads to the same cluster or a compatible cluster to support recovery testing, migration, and operational recovery.
Analyst Report
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™
For the 15th time in a row, Commvault has been named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Backup and Data Protection Platforms.
Our Reach
Supporting more than 100,000 companies
“We have seen how the daily operation of backup and recovery tasks has become more efficient and, at the same time, more simple, since all types of backup are treated in the same way, regardless of their nature (databases, file systems and directories, virtual machines, …), from a single console. ”
“With a long retention strategy, our cloud storage costs were accelerating quickly. Commvault Cloud gave us a way to dramatically lower those costs and keep them predictable, while simultaneously providing us with the data resilience needed to keep our business running. ”
“We love the simplicity of the Commvault dashboard. With just a few clicks, we can restore a virtual machine or backups after an attack which is vital in our line of work as a pharmaceutical company with very sensitive data. ”
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View datasheetFrequently Asked Questions
What is Kubernetes backup?
Kubernetes backup is the process of protecting and recovering Kubernetes applications, persistent data, configuration context, and Kubernetes-based virtual machines across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Commvault delivers this with SaaS-delivered cyber resilience, centralized policy control, and recovery options for original or alternate clusters.
What does Commvault protect in Kubernetes?
Commvault protects Kubernetes applications, namespaces, persistent volumes, Helm chart-based applications, and supported API resources such as Secrets, ConfigMaps, Namespaces, and StorageClasses. It also supports Kubernetes-based virtual machines on Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, KubeVirt, and SUSE Virtualization/Harvester.
Can I restore to another cluster?
Yes. Commvault supports restore to the original cluster or to a different cluster. It also supports migration across clusters or distributions on the same major Kubernetes release, which can help with modernization, testing, and operational recovery.
Which Kubernetes platforms are supported?
Supported environments include Azure Kubernetes Service, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, and other CNCF-certified Kubernetes distributions, with documentation covering current support details and recovery workflows.
What storage targets can I use?
Commvault supports backup targets that include cloud storage, disk, and AirGap from Commvault. This flexibility helps teams align backup performance, retention, and isolation needs with their hybrid and multi-cloud strategy.
See it in action
Protect Kubernetes with confidence
See how Commvault can help protect and recover Kubernetes applications, persistent data, and Kubernetes-based virtual machines across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
