
Image backups can be created in two modes: using the Iperius proprietary engine, that creates an image file that can be immediately started as a VM into Hyper-V (this backup mode can also be called "P2V", since it can be used to virtualize physical machines), or using the Windows Image Backup engine (wbadmin). Iperius Backup is a disk cloning software that can create drive image backups to VHD and VHDX files.
Integrated scheduler to run the backup automatically. Exclusion and inclusion filters for specific items and file extensions.
Data encryption with high-level security (AES 256 bit). Automatic authentication to access network shared folders. Special variables to customize paths and settings. Running of external scripts/programs, before and after the backup. Open file backup (copy of locked files with VSS). Unlimited backup jobs, unlimited source items, and unlimited destinations. Compatible with all Windows editions, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, Server 2016, Server 2019. Backup and restore of Microsoft Exchange Server (export to PST) and Exchange Online (Office 365). Backup and restore of Hyper-V virtual machines. Incremental Replication of VMware ESXi and ESXi Free virtual machines. Backup and restore of VMware ESXi virtual machines (including vCenter, ESXi Cluster and ESXi Free). Backup and synchronization to NAS, FTP, SFTP, S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Azure. Drive Image, Disk Cloning (P2V) and disaster recovery (creation of recovery drive is available). The software is released in different editions: there is a freeware version with limited functionalities, followed by professional editions with advanced features. Iperius Backup is a backup software and synchronization utility compatible with all Windows platforms.