The latest CloudCasa Feature Update introduces a range of powerful new features and improvements that every user should know about.

This release delivers major advancements in Kubernetes disaster recovery and backup flexibility, helping organizations recover faster, simplify management, and protect workloads across diverse environments.

From low-RTO DR for Storage and NFS backup support to KubeVirt file-level restore, this release reinforces CloudCasa’s commitment to making enterprise-grade data protection both accessible and effortless for all Kubernetes and VM users.

Below is a detailed breakdown of everything that’s new and improved.

What’s New in October 2025

1. CloudCasa DR for Storage

A key highlight of this release is CloudCasa DR for Storage, enabling low-RTO disaster recovery by integrating directly with remote volume replication at the storage layer. When enabled, restores to a DR cluster will use replicated volumes instead of only relying on backup data, resulting in recovery times that are dramatically faster.

In this first release, CloudCasa DR for Storage supports SUSE Storage (Longhorn) and adds a new Clusters → Disaster Recovery page in the UI for management. This feature is available for paid subscriptions and includes an additional per-worker-node charge.

2. Backup to NFS

CloudCasa now supports NFS shares as backup targets, addressing the needs of edge or small-office environments where object storage may not be practical. A new NFS Storage tab has been added under Configuration → Storage, allowing you to define and select NFS targets. Please note that immutability is not supported for NFS backups. Additionally, the label “Backup to object storage” has been renamed to “Copy to backup storage.”

3. File-Level Restore for VMs

File-level restore has been extended to KubeVirt-based VMs, allowing users to browse and recover individual files from VM backups without the need for in-guest agents. This provides fine-grained recovery control for Kubernetes clusters running KubeVirt workloads. You can initiate this from Clusters → Recovery Points → Files, select a VM and proxy cluster, browse the filesystem, and download specific files or ZIP archives. The “Browse” button in Recovery Points has also been renamed to “Resources” to reflect both resource and file browsing.

4. File Download for Non-VM Filesystems

For non-VM filesystem PVs, CloudCasa now supports direct file downloads from backups — eliminating the need to restore entire volumes when only a few files are needed.

5. Resource Modifiers

Available to premium users, Resource Modifiers allow YAML-based customization of Kubernetes resources during restore, migration, or replication jobs. The format is compatible with Velero’s Restore Resource Modifier, providing a familiar and flexible way to fine-tune restores or migrations.

6. Free Plan Update

The Free Service Plan now allows a maximum monthly average of 5 worker nodes, reduced from 10. Existing users can take advantage of limited-time discounts when upgrading to CloudCasa Pro. Contact CloudCasa sales for more details.

7. Other Changes

This release also introduces several usability and performance enhancements:

• Added an organization-level option to disable CloudCasa for Velero features, simplifying the UI.
• The new Cloud Resources tab in Activity Details lists all cloud resources created during restore or replication jobs.
• Descriptive names for Rancher Project resources now appear in the resource browser.
• The PV Details (Restore) tab now includes snapshot restore status.
• Automatic agent updates can be enabled for private container registries (recommended only when new agent images are immediately available).
• “Last Active” date is now shown for clusters in Pending state that were previously active.
• The cluster setup view now shows a “Done” button instead of “Save.”
• The CloudCasa agent now auto-detects KubeVirt installations and reconfigures itself automatically.
• The number of agent containers has been reduced for improved efficiency.

New Certifications

CloudCasa is now certified for compatibility with SUSE Virtualization and SUSE AI, further expanding enterprise interoperability.

Kubernetes Agent Updates

Finally, this release also includes several enhancements to the CloudCasa Kubernetes agent to improve performance, reliability, and compatibility with the new features. Agents configured for automatic updates will receive these improvements automatically. If you’ve disabled auto-updates, please update your agents manually to ensure full compatibility.

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CloudCasa continues to deliver the tools teams need to confidently protect, recover, and manage Kubernetes and hybrid workloads — all with a simple, intuitive experience.

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For more details, check out the full October 2025 Release Notes.