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Backup Software for Virtual Machine Backup in Windows 2012R2 Hyper-V

Hi,
 
 I have Virtual Machines in Windows 2012R2 Hyper-V and I need to backup these VMs.
 I use NAKIVO backup software to backup VMs in VMWare environment and they work GREAT and affortable, unfortunately NAKIVO software does not work on Hyper-V.
 I heard negative comments against using native Windows Server Backup. What are shortcomings with WSB?
 If not WSB, what other backup software would you recommend?
 I know VEEAM makes one, but they are too expensive and I am looking for functional and economical software.

Thanks.
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One thing I forgot to mention in my original post is that I would like to be able to restore, not only entire VM, but also files and folders from each VM when necessary.
I will have three VMs in total. One VM is DC with user files and exchange data. Second VM is Terminal Server with Outlook client. Third VM is Windows 7 with specific client software with no user data. So what I need to backup daily is DC and TS.  So Altaro may work as long as it allows file and folder restore.
Altaro does the file extraction piece you are looking for.
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I am going to try Altaro because their free version can backup two VMs with full functionality.
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@RantCan
I tried Altaro and it is nice software. One-month trial ended, but you mentioned that I could use it for free as long as I backup up to 2 VMs. How can I adjust (license) settings so that I can use it for free while backing up two VMs?
Did you get a free edition key? You might email support for help.

http://www.altaro.com/vm-backup/faqs.php
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Ok. I will email them to see if I can get a free edition key.