--- title: Red Hat Virtualization Cloud Backup & Disaster Recovery Solution description: Secure your virtual machine data with reliable RHV backup solution. Ensure seamless disaster recovery tailored for Red Hat Virtualization environments. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/solutions/backup/virtual/rhv-backup-and-recovery/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- # Red Hat Virtualization Cloud Backup & Disaster Recovery Solution Secure your virtual machine data with reliable RHV backup solution. Ensure seamless disaster recovery tailored for Red Hat Virtualization environments. [Try now](https://www.acronis.com/en/trial/?utm_webteam=solution-header) [Get a demo](https://www.acronis.com/en/solutions/request-demo/?utm_webteam=solution-header) [![Image 2: G2 Grid Leader for Endpoint Protection Suites](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/3ead81d51504df24bae6c7d4ce3a7cb9.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/customers-named-acronis-a-leader-across-seven-g2-fall-2026-grid-reports/) G2 Grid Leader for Endpoint Protection Suites Looking for help? ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is RHV backup software? RHV backup software is a specialized solution designed to protect and restore virtual machine data in a Red Hat Virtualization environment. It ensures that your virtual machines are regularly backed up and can be quickly recovered in case of data loss or system failure. ### What is RHV based on? Red Hat Virtualization (RHV) is based on the KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) hypervisor and the oVirt open-source virtualization management platform. This combination provides a robust and scalable foundation for managing virtual machines. ### What is the difference between RHV backup and recovery software and RHV snapshots? RHV backup and recovery software offers comprehensive data protection and recovery capabilities, including full and incremental backups, while RHV snapshots provide a quick, point-in-time copy of a virtual machine's state. Snapshots are useful for short-term recovery and testing, but they are not a substitute for a full backup solution. ### Why are third-party RHV backup and recovery solutions needed? Third-party RHV backup and recovery solutions, like Acronis Cyber Protect, provide enhanced data protection features that go beyond the native capabilities of RHV. 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