Air-gapped on-premise backup with no hardware dependencies

Deploy Zmanda Pro on your infrastructure with complete isolation from external networks. Perfect for classified environments, government agencies, and high-security organizations.

Zero telemetry or license validation calls
Isolated site and SCIF-compatible
No proprietary hardware required
Trusted by government and defense since 2005

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A truly isolated backup that’s designed for security

Zmanda Pro delivers complete on-premise backup capabilities with the flexibility to deploy on your infrastructure, your way. Install on your own Linux machine—no proprietary hardware needed.

Complete data sovereignty and control
Deploy on your Linux infrastructure. Run Zmanda Pro entirely within your network perimeter, maintaining full control over hardware resources, security configurations, and data location for regulatory compliance.

Fast local recovery
Restore data at local network speeds—gigabit connections can recover terabytes in hours instead of days. No internet bandwidth limitations, no waiting on third-party systems. Your data, your network, your recovery speed.

Flexible deployment without compromise
Install Zmanda Pro on your existing infrastructure without architectural changes. Deploy on physical servers, virtual machines, on-premises hardware, or private cloud environments. You own the infrastructure, we provide the enterprise backup capabilities.

Other backup solutions complicate your security review

Classified facilities, SCIFs, and dark sites have one non-negotiable requirement: zero external connectivity. Most backup solutions fail this test or add significant cost.

External connections are deal-breakers – Even one outbound call triggers complex approvals, security reviews, and compliance audits. Software that requires telemetry or licensing validation simply won't be approved for classified environments.

Competitors abandoning the model – Organizations needing true isolation are left searching for alternatives. Other backup solutions are moving away from this model, creating gaps for high-security organizations.

Proprietary hardware adds cost and complexity – Proprietary hardware adds cost and complexity – Solutions like Cohesity and Commvault offer air-gapped capabilities but require purchasing their proprietary appliances. This adds hardware costs, upgrade cycles, vendor lock-in, and another layer of infrastructure to manage.

Enterprise-grade security with complete sovereignty

Full HIPAA & GDPR compliance support
256-bit AES Encryption
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
SSO integration enabled
AICPA SOC 2
ISO 9001
ISO 27001
PCI DSS Compliant
CCPA Compliance
HIPAA Compliant

Zmanda partners with private cloud market leaders

Microsoft Solution Partner

Built for enterprise control, designed
for operational excellence

Zmanda Pro's on-premise deployment delivers complete backup management with
enterprise-grade features that respect your sovereignty and compliance requirements.

Air-gapped architecture

Zero external communication. No telemetry, no license validation, no phone-home functionality. Operates indefinitely offline with manual licensing.

Zero call-home design

Unlike competitors requiring periodic connectivity, Zmanda Pro never phones home. Engineered for complete network isolation.

SCIF and dark site ready

Deploy in SCIFs, classified facilities, and completely isolated networks. No external connectivity required or supported.

No proprietary hardware

Software-only deployment on standard infrastructure. Avoid vendor appliances, hardware lock-in, and forced upgrade cycles.

Complete enterprise features

Deduplication, immutable backups, multi-tenancy, RBAC, audit logging—all included. No premium tiers or feature restrictions.

Flexible update control

Initiate update campaigns on your schedule within your perimeter. No forced upgrades or external downloads.

How it works

Deploy with offline licensing -Install without internet connectivity. Activate using manual licensing—no external validation required.

Configure backup policies - Set policies, schedules, and storage entirely within your network. Zero external dependencies for full functionality.

Protect isolated workloads - Back up servers, databases, VMs, and storage. Deduplication and compression work locally without external requirements.

Maintain complete isolation -Operate indefinitely offline. Manual updates preserve security posture while delivering enterprise protection.

Recover at local speeds - Restore without internet connectivity or third-party dependencies. Complete independence from external services.

Zmanda Pro air-gapped on-prem deployment model

SaaS Vs.On-premise

Which is right for you?

Feature SaaS deployment On-prem deployment
Infrastructure Zmanda-hosted cloud infrastructure. No server management required on your end. Self-hosted on your hardware/VPS. Full control of all backup infrastructure running in Docker containers.
Compliance flexibility 2-minute setup with streamlined onboarding. Immediate access to management console. Requires activation code and Docker environment setup. Longer initial deployment time.
Internet dependency Automatic, non-disruptive updates managed by Zmanda. Zero maintenance overhead. Manual updates for server and clients. You control timing and scheduling of all upgrades.
Air-gapped support Data flows directly from clients to your storage—never through Zmanda servers. All data stays within your controlled environment for maximum sovereignty.
Infrastructure control Teams wanting quick deployment, minimal IT overhead, and simplified management. Organizations with strict data residency, regulatory constraints, or air-gapped requirements.
Licensing Easily scalable through cloud infrastructure without hardware procurement. Scales based on your hardware capacity. Full customization with custom certificates.

Trusted by high-security organizations worldwide

Industry average NPS

Reduced storage costs

RPO and fast RTO

What our clients say

“46% cost reduction
with Zmanda”

No more surprise costs. Zmanda's pricing is transparent - we know exactly what we'll pay next year. Plus, no mandatory training, no overhead!

Sr. DB Advisory

Financial Services

Big cost reduction
with Zmanda”

No more surprise costs. Zmanda's pricing is transparent - we know exactly what we'll pay next year. Plus, no overhead!

Sr. Manager

Data center solutions

“Helps me be
efficient in my role”

Zmanda's monitoring alerts, reporting, and third-party integrations have boosted my efficiency. The support team is responsive and reliable, ensuring our security and compliance needs are met.

Sr. DB Advisory

Financial Services

“Zmanda’s software
and customer support
has been great

Zmanda has spent time helping with any bugs, explaining errors, and adding necessary features so we can continue to transition from our old backup software to Zmanda Enterprise.

Their effort has helped to keep our backups rolling!

Systems Programmer

Researchgate

“Good software,
impeccable support
experience”

Zmanda’s support is outstanding and the software is incredibly easy to use. It works reliably with exceptional flexibility. We’re able to use it across all our different setups.

Chief Executive Officer

Computer & Network Security

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FAQs

On-premise backup provides complete data sovereignty, lightning-fast local recovery, compliance flexibility, and independence from internet connectivity. Organizations with strict regulatory requirements, large datasets, or high-security needs benefit from maintaining direct control over their backup infrastructure.

Zmanda Pro's web-based management interface simplifies deployment and ongoing administration. Basic IT infrastructure knowledge is sufficient. We provide comprehensive documentation, 24/7 support, and professional services for organizations needing implementation assistance.

Yes. Zmanda Pro works with any storage destination including on-premise disk arrays, NAS devices, tape libraries, private cloud storage, and S3-compatible cloud storage. No vendor lock-in or proprietary hardware requirements.

Our air-gapped deployment model supports offline licensing that doesn't require internet connectivity. Licenses are activated manually, and updates are applied on your schedule without mandatory external connections—perfect for high-security or disconnected environments.

All enterprise features including multi-tenancy, advanced RBAC, SSO integration, API access, audit logging, and 24/7 support. No premium tiers or feature restrictions. You get complete backup capabilities regardless of deployment model.

Yes. Zmanda Pro supports migration between deployment models if your requirements change. Move from cloud-hosted to on-premise, add air-gapped capabilities, or implement hybrid architectures as your needs evolve.

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