# Configuring agent-based application backups for VMs

Agent-based application backups for VMs protect application data by installing application packages inside the guest operating system and backing up data directly from the application.

## When to use agent-based backups

Use agent-based application backups when:

- Application-aware backups are not supported for the application or environment.

- You need application-specific backup or recovery capabilities that are not available through VM-based protection.

- You require direct control over application backup behavior inside the guest OS.

## Workflow

- Install the required application packages on the VM.

- Configure application backup settings for the application.

- Run backups and verify that application data is available for restore.

## How agent-based backups differ

Agent-based backups differ from other VM backup types:

- Backup operations run inside the guest operating system.

- Application packages must be installed and maintained on each VM.

- Backup and restore operations are performed from the application, not from the VM group.

## Related information

Virtual machine backup types

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