[pbs-devel] Proxmox Backup Server 3.1 available

[Thomas Lamprecht]

Hi all,

we're pleased to announce the release of Proxmox Backup Server 3.1. It's
based on Debian 12.2 "Bookworm", but uses the newer Linux kernel 6.5, and
includes ZFS 2.2.0 (with stable fixes from the upcoming 2.2.2 backported).

Here are the highlights:

- Debian 12.2, with a newer Linux kernel 6.5
- ZFS 2.2.0 including important bugfixes from 2.2.2 already
- Secure Boot support
- Local sync jobs
- Tape Backup system with LTO 9 support
- Countless improvements for general client and backend usability.

We have included countless bugfixes and improvements on many places; see the
release notes for all details.

Release notes
https://pbs.proxmox.com/wiki/index.php/Roadmap#Proxmox_Backup_Server_3.1

Press release
https://www.proxmox.com/en/news/press-releases/proxmox-backup-server-3-1

Download
https://www.proxmox.com/en/downloads
Alternate ISO download:
https://enterprise.proxmox.com/iso

Documentation
https://pbs.proxmox.com/docs

Community Forum
https://forum.proxmox.com

Bugtracker
https://bugzilla.proxmox.com

Source code
https://git.proxmox.com


FAQ
Q: Can I upgrade the latest Proxmox Backup Server 2.x to 3 with apt?
A: Yes, please follow the upgrade instructions on
https://pbs.proxmox.com/wiki/index.php/Upgrade_from_2_to_3

Q: How does this integrate into Proxmox Virtual Environment?
A: Just add a Proxmox Backup Server datastore as a new storage target in
your Proxmox VE. Make sure that you run the latest Proxmox VE 8.x.

Q: Is Proxmox Backup Server still compatible with older clients or Proxmox
   Virtual Environment releases?
A: We are actively testing compatibility between all currently supported
major versions, including the previous version. Full compatibility with even
older (major) client versions is supported only on a best-effort basis.

Q: How do I install the proxmox-backup-client on my Debian or Ubuntu server?
A: We provide a "Proxmox Backup Client-only Repository", see
https://pbs.proxmox.com/docs/installation.html#client-installation

Q: What will happen with the existing backup tool (vzdump) in Proxmox
   Virtual Environment?
A: You can still use vzdump. The new backup is an additional, but very
   powerful way to backup and restore your VMs and containers.

Q: Is there any recommended server hardware for the Proxmox Backup Server?
A: We recommend enterprise-grade server hardware components, with fast local
SSD/NVMe storage. Access and response times from rotating drives will slow
down all backup server operations. See
https://pbs.proxmox.com/docs/installation.html#recommended-server-system-requirements

Q: Can I install Proxmox Backup Server on Debian, in a VM, as LXC or
   alongside with Proxmox VE?
A: Yes, but all this is not the recommended setup (expert use only).

Q: Where can I get more information about upcoming features?
A: Follow the announcement forum and pbs-devel mailing list
https://lists.proxmox.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pbs-devel, and
subscribe to our newsletter https://www.proxmox.com/news and see
https://pbs.proxmox.com/wiki/index.php/Roadmap.

--
Best regards,
Thomas Lamprecht

https://www.proxmox.com

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