Cove Data Protection

Workload Coverage

Confirmed

physical servers
virtual machines (Hyper-V, VMware ESXi)
Windows workstations and laptops
macOS endpoints
Linux servers (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Debian, SUSE)
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Exchange Server
system state backup
network shares
image-level and file-level backup
Backup for physical and virtual servers
Backup for workstations
Backup for Microsoft 365 services including Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams

13 features

Backup & Storage

Confirmed

cloud-first direct-to-cloud architecture
TrueDelta incremental deduplication
block-level change tracking
compression
local Speed Vault cache for fast restore
cloud storage included in license
flexible retention policies
archive mode
30+ worldwide data center locations
geographic data center selection per customer
bandwidth throttling
schedule-based and continuous backup
Cloud-first architecture
TrueDelta technology for incremental backups
Backup Accelerator for faster backups
Centralized multitenant web-based dashboard
Immutable backups (Fortified Copies)
Retention policies

18 features

Recovery & DR

Confirmed

file-level restore
image restore
bare metal recovery (BMR)
instant virtualization
virtual disaster recovery (VDR)
granular item-level restore
point-in-time recovery
cross-device restore
recovery testing and verification
no appliance or media server required
Flexible disaster recovery options
File- and folder-level recovery
Full system recovery with bare-metal restore
LocalSpeedVault for LAN speed recovery
Automated recovery testing

15 features

Security

Confirmed

AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit
FIPS 140-3 validated encryption modules
Fortified Copies (immutable backups, 28-day retention)
tamper-proof air-gapped backup copies
ransomware detection and protection
private encryption key option (zero-knowledge)
two-factor authentication (2FA)
role-based access control (RBAC)
IP-based access restrictions
Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
End-to-end encryption
Block level encryption
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Access controls and permissions
Detailed audit logs
Ransomware resilience

16 features

M365 & SaaS Protection

Confirmed

Exchange Online backup and restore
OneDrive for Business backup and restore
SharePoint Online backup and restore
Microsoft Teams backup
granular item-level restore for M365
point-in-time recovery for mailboxes
retention beyond native Microsoft policies
cross-user restore
full and incremental M365 backup
Backup and recovery for Microsoft 365 services
Tenant access for multiple domains
Data encryption during backup

12 features

MSP Management

Baseline

multi-tenant SaaS management console
centralized monitoring dashboard
alerting and notifications
white-label / rebrandable portal
bulk device management
lightweight agent with automatic updates
no on-premises server required
integration with N-central and N-sight RMM

8 features

Monitoring & Reporting

Confirmed

real-time backup status dashboard
configurable alerting and notifications
reporting and analytics
backup health and success rate tracking
storage usage reports
management console column codes for custom views
Real-time visibility into backup status
Alerts for potential issues
Detailed reporting capabilities

9 features

Automation & API

Confirmed

JSON-RPC management API
reporting API
scripted device provisioning and management
bulk operations via API
automated backup configuration
integration with RMM tools (N-central, N-sight)
integration with PSA/ticketing systems
JSON-RPC API for remote procedure calls
Management and Reporting Services

9 features

Compliance

Confirmed

SOC 2 Type II compliant data centers
GDPR-aware data residency options
HIPAA-eligible architecture
private encryption key (zero-knowledge model)
geographic data center selection per customer
audit trail and access logging
Audit logs for compliance monitoring
Data sovereignty considerations

8 features

Feb 2026

Feb 26 What’s New in Cove 26.2 – Critical Configuration Changes GA

Backup & Storage configuration management

Critical Configuration Changes GA GA

One-Time Restore to Azure: New UI and Other Enhancements

Reliability Enhancements

Jan 2026

Jan 27 What’s New in Cove 26.1? PST Export Enters Public Preview NEW

M365 & SaaS Protection data export

PST Export Enters Public Preview Public Preview NEW

Improved Searchability for In-Place Archive Backups

Optimized SharePoint Permissions Handling

One-Time Restore to ESXi Enhancements

Dec 2025

Dec 19 What’s New in Cove 25.12? Linux BMR & In-Place Archive Backup Now GA NEW

Backup & Storage feature expansion

Enhanced Backup Visualization

Executive Summary Reports Enhancements (Public Preview) Public Preview

Anomaly Detection – Critical Configuration Changes (Public Preview) Public Preview NEW

Increased Active Session Duration

In-Place Archive Backup GA GA

Group-Based Data Protection (GBDP) Enters Public Preview Public Preview NEW

One-Time Restore to Hyper-V: Specify VM Name and Restore to Existing VM

Linux Bare-Metal Recovery (BMR) GA GA

Nov 2025

Nov 24 What’s New in Cove 25.11 – Azure VHD Image for Linux BMR, In-Place Archive Enters Public Preview NEW

Backup & Storage cloud integration

Azure VHD Image Option for Linux BMR (Public Preview) Public Preview NEW

In-Place Archive (Public Preview) Public Preview NEW

FIPS 140-3 Compliance for Microsoft 365 Data

FastTrack Onboarding for Exchange & OneDrive

User-Friendly Drive Names for OneDrive Restores

Oct 2025

Oct 27 What’s New in Cove 25.10 – Limited Tech Previews, FIPS 140-3 Compliance for Servers and Workstations NEW

Compliance security compliance

Critical Configuration Changes (Limited Tech Preview): Preview

FIPS 140-3 Compliance for Servers and Workstations:

Linux Bare-Metal Recovery Key Enhancements (Public Preview): Public Preview

In-Place Archivein Microsoft Exchange(Limited Tech Preview): Preview

Faster Teams Backups:

Faster SharePoint Backups:

Security Type Selection for Azure VMs:

Executive Summary Reports (Public Preview): Public Preview

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Product Capabilities

Workload Coverage

Backup & Storage

Recovery & DR

Security

M365 & SaaS Protection

MSP Management

Monitoring & Reporting

Automation & API

Compliance

Release Timeline (last 6 months)