As Kubernetes adoption accelerates, more organizations are running virtual machines (VMs) inside Kubernetes using platforms like OpenShift Virtualization, SUSE Virtualization, KubeVirt, Mirantis k0rdent Virtualization, and Spectro Cloud VMO. This hybrid approach consolidates container and VM workloads on a single infrastructure, improving flexibility—but it also introduces new challenges for backup and recovery.
One of the most common requests from platform teams and developers is simple:
👉 “Can I recover a single file from my VM backup without restoring the entire VM?”
With CloudCasa’s new File Browsing and Download feature, the answer is finally yes.
Why File-Level Recovery in Kubernetes Matters
Traditional VM backup tools were not built for Kubernetes. They often require full VM restores, even when only one file is needed. This creates significant issues for Kubernetes users:
- Time-consuming and resource-intensive full restores
- Operational disruption when production workloads are affected
- Misalignment with Kubernetes’ agile and efficient workflows
CloudCasa eliminates these bottlenecks with granular file-level recovery designed for Kubernetes-native virtualization environments.
How CloudCasa’s File Browsing and Download Works
With CloudCasa, teams protecting VMs in Kubernetes environments like OpenShift, SUSE Virtualization, or KubeVirt can:
- Browse VM Backups – Directly explore backed-up VM disks and file systems from the CloudCasa console.
- Search and Navigate Easily – Intuitive file explorer view that feels like browsing your local machine.
- Recover Exactly What You Need – Download individual files or folders without spinning up the full VM.
- Stay Kubernetes-Native – All operations run seamlessly within your Kubernetes cluster, with no extra agents or added complexity.
Benefits for Kubernetes and Platform Teams
- Faster Recovery Times – Deliver user requests in minutes instead of hours.
- Unified Protection – Manage both VMs and containerized apps under one SaaS or self-hosted solution.
- Compliance Ready – Gain confidence with immutable backups and granular restores for audits and regulatory needs.
The CloudCasa Advantage
CloudCasa is purpose-built for cloud-native backup, disaster recovery, and migration. By extending support to file-level recovery for VM backups, CloudCasa provides:
- One backup platform for containers and VMs
- Agentless simplicity with SaaS and self-hosted options
- Granular file recovery to minimize downtime and costs
- Enterprise-grade security, immutability, and multi-tenancy
With CloudCasa, organizations can meet the data protection needs of hybrid Kubernetes environments spanning VMs, containers, and cloud services—all under a single platform.
Get Started with File-Level Recovery for Kubernetes VMs
If you’re running OpenShift Virtualization, SUSE Virtualization, KubeVirt, Mirantis k0rdent, or Spectro Cloud VMO, CloudCasa now makes it simple to recover individual files directly from VM backups. No more full VM restores when you only need a single file.
Click here to start a trial and begin protecting your Kubernetes workloads with CloudCasa and experience simplified, file-level recovery today.