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vzdump

The default Proxmox tool for VM and LXC archive backups

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Aliases

VZDumpProxmox archive backup

Prerequisites

Snapshot

Related Concepts

Proxmox Backup Server Snapshot VM LXC

Core Idea

vzdump is Proxmox's default backup tool for exporting VMs and LXCs as archive backups. It powers Datacenter > Backup jobs and CLI workflows, with modes such as stop, suspend, and snapshot depending on how the guest should be captured.

Why It Matters Here

Mathbong uses vzdump to explain VM/LXC restore drills, archive backups, and the difference between classic backups and PBS-based workflows. It is usually the first backup tool a Proxmox beginner touches.

Posts Mentioning This Concept

[Proxmox Series Part 3] How to Split Workloads Between VMs and LXC Use reverse proxy, monitoring, app server, database, Docker host, and Windows test box examples to build a repeatable decision framework for VM vs. LXC.[Proxmox Series Part 8] Designing Storage Layouts, Snapshots, Backups, and Recovery Lay out local disks, separate snapshots from backups, connect NAS or PBS targets, and build a realistic recovery routine for Proxmox.[Proxmox 시리즈 8편] 스토리지 레이아웃과 스냅샷·백업·복구 전략 세우기 로컬 디스크 설계부터 스냅샷과 백업 역할 분리, NAS·PBS 연계, 복구 절차 점검까지 Proxmox 스토리지를 운영 관점에서 정리합니다.