> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.zmanda.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.zmanda.com/zmanda-classic/readme.md).

# Welcome to Zmanda Documentation

Zmanda EBR protects more servers than any other Enterprise Level Open-Source Backup Solution. It combines the benefits of open-source backups and open formats with enterprise-grade support.

The pages in this guide will help you through the initial setup of your Zmanda Backup Server, agent installation, storage configuration, and more.

To get started, we recommend taking a look at the **Getting Started With Zmanda** page in the left navigation tab.

For support please reach out to **<support@zmanda.com>**

For sales inquiries, please reach out to **<sales@zmanda.com>**

<figure><img src="/files/eDk1gIMkiXuW3d5Zz80K" alt=""><figcaption><p>High-level architecture of Zmanda, where the centralized Zmanda Backup Server orchestrates the data flow from Sources to Storage.</p></figcaption></figure>


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