CloudStack Backup For Every Storage Backend.
Agentless, CBT-enabled backup for Linstor, ZFS and QCOW2/NFS. Universal Client coverage for other block storage.
Sendense treats CloudStack storage diversity as the operating model, not an exception. Native paths stay fast and clientless; other block storage can still be protected without turning the estate into a separate backup project.
ZFS
Native Snapshots
DRBD
Linstor Path
NFS
Agentless CBT
Client
Other Block
Storage Coverage
One CloudStack Policy Across Different Backends.
CloudStack backup cannot assume one storage layer. Sendense uses the best available path per backend while keeping the operational model consistent.
Linstor / DRBD
Agentless
Protect CloudStack Linstor estates without a Universal Client, using a fast changed-block path while keeping multi-tenant boundaries intact.
ZFS
Agentless
Use native storage behavior for point-in-time capture and efficient changed-block movement without installing an in-guest client.
QCOW2 / NFS
Agentless
Protect QCOW2 on NFS with live snapshots, changed-block tracking and atomic multi-disk capture. No Universal Client required.
Other / Mixed
Universal Client
For other CloudStack block storage, the Universal Client adds Windows guest-side changed-block tracking while EBA keeps retained capacity efficient.
CloudStack Controls
Backup Built Around CloudStack Reality.
Mixed storage, multi-tenant isolation and service provider economics are part of the design, not later bolt-ons.
One Policy Across Mixed Storage
Run agentless CBT for Linstor, ZFS and QCOW2/NFS, then use the Universal Client only where other block storage needs it.
Efficient Backups Built For Scale
Native CloudStack paths stay agentless and fast. For other block storage, Windows incrementals use the Universal Client and EBA reduces retained data.
Recovery Does Not Stop At Backup
Recover, validate and move workloads through the same Sendense platform path, including EBA and mobility workflows.
CloudStack Data Path
From Zone Inventory To Governed Recovery Point.
The protection path stays consistent even when the underlying storage path changes.
Discover
CloudStack zones, tenants, hosts and storage are mapped through scoped credentials.
Select Path
Sendense uses agentless CBT for Linstor, ZFS and QCOW2/NFS, or Universal Client coverage for other block storage.
Snapshot
VM disks are captured through native snapshots, dirty bitmaps or agent-coordinated consistency.
Track Blocks
Native CloudStack paths are CBT-enabled. Other block storage can use Universal Client CBT for Windows, with EBA reducing retained data.
Store
Protected blocks land in the Sendense repository path with EBA retention and efficiency controls.
Recover
Operators restore, validate or migrate CloudStack workloads from governed recovery points.
Storage-Level When Possible
Native Paths Reduce Backup Noise.
For Linstor/DRBD, ZFS and QCOW2/NFS, Sendense keeps backup agentless, CBT-enabled and fast. There is no in-guest Universal Client requirement on those storage paths.
Universal Client When Needed
Coverage Stays Complete For Mixed Estates.
Other CloudStack block storage can use token-based Universal Client enrollment, TLS communication and Windows guest-side changed-block tracking where a native CBT path is not available.
Your Cloud. Your Backup Platform.
Run Sendense as a managed backup platform for CloudStack tenants. Keep the repository, reporting and service packaging under your control.
Sendense Cloud Appliance
Tenant Backup Becomes A Product Surface.
SCA centralizes customer view, usage signals, EBA hosting options and operational reporting without forcing every tenant into the same storage backend.
Tenant-Aware Operations
Manage customer backup policies, quotas and reporting while preserving CloudStack tenant isolation.
Billing-Ready Usage
Expose per-VM and per-GB service signals that map cleanly to backup-as-a-service and DRaaS packaging.
Provider-Owned EBA
Host the repository foundation on your storage and preserve the margin around backup and archive services.
One Skill Set
Operate mixed CloudStack storage with one protection model instead of a different tool per backend.
Why This Matters
CloudStack Support Cannot Be A Checkbox.
A backup platform has to work with the CloudStack estate you actually run, not just the simplest storage backend in the lab.
CloudStack Estates Are Heterogeneous
A real estate might run Linstor in one zone, NFS in another and a different backend at the edge. Backup has to handle that reality.
Storage Diversity Should Not Break Recovery
Sendense keeps backup, restore, validation and replication outcomes consistent even when the storage layer varies.
Service Providers Need A Product Surface
Multi-tenant reporting, billing signals and provider-hosted repository options help turn CloudStack backup into a managed service.
CloudStack FAQs
FAQs for CloudStack Backup.
Short answers about CloudStack storage backends, Universal Client coverage, EBA repositories and service provider delivery.
01Does Sendense Support CloudStack Native Backup?
Yes. Linstor/DRBD, ZFS and QCOW2/NFS use agentless, CBT-enabled backup paths. No Universal Client is required for those storage classes.
02Which CloudStack Storage Backends Are Covered?
Sendense covers Linstor/DRBD, ZFS and QCOW2 on NFS through agentless CBT-enabled paths. Other CloudStack block storage backends can be protected with the Universal Client where Windows guest-side change tracking is needed.
03Does CloudStack Backup Require The Universal Client?
No. Linstor/DRBD, ZFS and QCOW2/NFS do not require the Universal Client. Sendense uses the Universal Client for other block storage solutions where Windows in-guest changed-block tracking is needed.
04Are Linux CloudStack Backups Incremental?
On Linstor/DRBD, ZFS and QCOW2/NFS, Linux VMs use the same agentless CBT-enabled paths. Where a Linux VM is protected through a non-native full-read path, EBA deduplication prevents repeated runs from retaining another full copy.
05Is Sendense Suitable For CloudStack Service Providers?
Yes. Sendense supports service provider use cases with tenant-aware operations, usage reporting, provider-owned EBA repository options and a platform model suitable for BaaS and DRaaS offerings.
06How Does CloudStack Backup Connect To EBA?
CloudStack backup data lands in the Sendense repository path, where EBA provides deduplication, compression, encrypted storage, retention controls and efficient restore behavior.
Make CloudStack Backup Fit The Cloud You Actually Run.
Review your CloudStack zones, storage backends and service-provider model with a Sendense architecture session.