BDRShield (formerly Vembu BDRSuite) is a cloud-managed backup and disaster recovery platform supporting on-premise and cloud deployments. It offers image-based backup, ransomware detection and recovery, hybrid storage with local appliances and cloud offsite copies, and instant virtualisation for rapid recovery.
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BDRShield is a hybrid backup and disaster recovery platform from Vembu that merges image-based backup, cloud-managed administration, and on-premise deployment flexibility. The product supports both cloud-based and self-hosted management consoles, allowing MSPs to choose their preferred operational model according to their infrastructure and compliance requirements. On the data protection side, BDRShield covers image-based backup of Windows, Linux and Mac workstations, disk image backup for system-level recovery, file and folder backup for granular restore, NAS backup for network attached storage, application-aware backup for databases and other systems, and Microsoft 365 backup capabilities. The platform includes ransomware detection and protection, identifying anomalous activity during backup and maintaining immutable snapshots for recovery to a known clean point. It offers instant local and cloud virtualisation, which matters for MSPs who need to restore systems quickly during ransomware or other critical incidents without rebuilding from scratch. Deployment is flexible through hybrid storage, combining local backup appliances with cloud offsite copies, giving MSPs control over their recovery infrastructure and reducing dependence on cloud-only solutions for sensitive workloads. BDRShield suits managed service providers running mixed Windows, Linux and Mac endpoints who want cost-effective backup without requiring a full cloud commitment, and those prioritising rapid recovery from ransomware incidents. The product is quote-only pricing per workstation or server (specific rates not published), offers a 30-day free trial with full feature access, and can be managed through either a cloud console signed up for free or an on-premise console downloaded directly. Support is available through email and knowledge base resources, with documentation and video training provided. Vembu is based in India and has been developing backup and disaster recovery solutions since 2010.
BDRShield targets MSPs balancing cost with flexibility, offering hybrid deployments where you maintain local storage control alongside cloud offsite copies. It sits between cost-focused solutions like Comet Backup and full-featured platforms like Veeam Data Platform or Datto BCDR. Before deploying, confirm that your specific workload types (hypervisors, databases, NAS systems) are supported at the feature tier you plan to purchase, since BDRShield positions itself on cost rather than feature completeness. If you rely on RMM integration for backup monitoring, check whether NinjaOne, Datto RMM or N-central support is available. Evaluate the management console choice (cloud versus on-premise) against your team's operational preferences and any compliance requirements you have.
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|---|---|---|
| Image-based backup | yes | Disk image backup for Windows, Linux and Mac systems |
| Local backup appliance | yes | On-premise appliance option available for local backup storage |
| Cloud storage included | yes | Hybrid storage with cloud offsite copies included |
| Instant local or cloud virtualisation | yes | Instant local and cloud virtualisation for rapid recovery |
| Ransomware detection | yes | Ransomware detection and anomaly detection during backup |
| Ransomware warranty | unknown | No published ransomware warranty found |
| Bare-metal recovery | yes | Image-based backup supports bare-metal system recovery |
| Application-aware backup | yes | Application-aware backup for databases and systems |
| Backup screenshot verification | unknown | Backup verification capabilities not specifically documented |
| Offsite replication | yes | Cloud offsite replication and immutable copies |
| VMware and Hyper-V support | unknown | VMware and Hyper-V support not confirmed in available documentation |
| RMM integration | unknown | RMM integration capabilities not confirmed |
| Feature | Supported | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 mail backup | yes | Microsoft 365 backup capabilities available |
| SharePoint and OneDrive backup | unknown | SharePoint and OneDrive backup not specifically documented |
| Microsoft Teams backup | unknown | Microsoft Teams backup not specifically documented |
| Google Workspace backup | unknown | |
| Granular restore | yes | File and folder level restore capabilities |
| Unlimited retention | unknown | |
| Anomaly and ransomware detection | yes | Ransomware and anomaly detection included |
| Self-service restore for end users | unknown | |
| White-label portal | unknown | |
| Multi-tenant console | unknown | |
| PSA integration for billing | unknown |
BDRShield uses a per-workstation or per-server pricing model rather than per-user or per-client licensing. Pricing is not published on Vembu's website, so MSPs must request quotes based on the number of systems they plan to protect and the features they need. A 30-day free trial with full feature access is available to evaluate the platform before making a purchasing decision.
BDRShield supports both deployment models. You can use the cloud-managed console by signing up for free access and managing backups through Vembu's cloud portal, or download and install the management console on your own infrastructure for on-premise control. Both deployment options support hybrid backup storage, combining local backup appliances with cloud offsite copies for redundancy and rapid recovery.
BDRShield includes ransomware detection as part of the core platform. It can detect anomalous activity during backup jobs that may indicate infection, maintain immutable backup copies that cannot be encrypted or deleted by attackers, and support instant virtualisation to restore systems to a known clean point without rebuilding from scratch. This combination addresses backup-based ransomware recovery.
BDRShield supports image-based backup of Windows, Linux and Mac endpoints, disk image backup for full system recovery, file and folder backup for granular restore, NAS backup for network attached storage devices, and application-aware backup for databases and other systems. The platform is designed to handle mixed-workload environments with a single management console rather than requiring separate tools for each workload type.
BDRShield is the current name for what was previously marketed as Vembu BDRSuite. The product maintains backward compatibility and the same core feature set as the older BDRSuite product. Existing customers continue to use the same backup platform, and new customers should refer to the product as BDRShield when evaluating or purchasing.
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