Backup Proxy - User Guide for VMware vSphere
helpcenter.veeam.com › vsphere › backup_proxyJun 01, 2021 · A backup proxy is an architecture component that sits between the backup server and other components of the backup infrastructure. While the backup server administers tasks, the proxy processes jobs and delivers backup traffic. Basic backup proxy tasks include the following: Retrieving VM data from the production storage Compressing Deduplicating