Homelab

Automating KVM Backups with Ansible

July 12, 2025
Homelab, Automation, Backup
Ansible, Kvm, Backup, Homelab, Virtualization, Nas, Automation

Automating KVM Homelab Backups with Ansible #

When you’re running a dozen virtual machines in your homelab, manual backups quickly become a nightmare.

In this post, I’ll walk you through my Ansible-based backup strategy for my KVM homelab. It automatically backs up all VMs by shutting them down gracefully, copying their disk images and configurations to a NAS, and bringing them back online.

Backup Strategy #

My backup strategy uses Ansible to orchestrate the entire process: