How to Configure Proxmox Backup Server for Remote Sync & Disaster Recovery
Published at : 18 Dec 2025
Learn how to configure **Proxmox Backup Server remote sync** to create a secure, offsite copy of your virtual machines and containers. Enroll for Full Proxmox Course : https://proxmox.syncbricks.com Get Proxmox Book : https://lms.syncbricks.com/books-by-amjid/ In this tutorial, we demonstrate how to install, configure, and synchronize data between two Proxmox Backup Servers (PBS01 and PBS02) located in different cities — for example, Sydney and Melbourne.
You’ll learn how to: - Install Proxmox Backup Server at a remote location - Configure remote sync users and permissions - Set up ZFS data store and assign access roles - Add remote connections and synchronize data stores - Create push and pull sync jobs - Verify and manage backup integrity - Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
This method ensures your Proxmox environment stays safe, resilient, and ready for recovery in any disaster scenario.
📘 **Chapters** 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Why remote sync? 04:00 Installing the second Proxmox Backup Server 07:00 Configuring users and data stores 09:00 Adding a remote server 11:00 Creating a sync job (Push/Pull) 14:00 Testing backup synchronization 18:00 Verification and automation settings 19:00 Backup & disaster recovery recommendations
💡 **Recommended for:** System administrators, IT professionals, and Proxmox users implementing offsite backups and disaster recovery.