> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.neevcloud.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.neevcloud.com/neevcloud-products/backups.md). # Backups * Backup refers to the process of copying data from a VM to another location to prevent data loss or damage. This data protection solution for VMS performs similar functions to traditional backup solutions used for physical servers. VM backup applications can perform full, incremental, or differential backups to protect VM files, configurations and continuously changing data. Backing up VMS is essential for ensuring data resilience and recoverability in the event of system failures, data corruption, or other unforeseen issues. It is an integral part of maintaining the integrity and availability of vm based workloads and applications --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.neevcloud.com/neevcloud-products/backups.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.