1. A method, comprising: performing a raw partition backup from a storage partition on a client system to a backup server to generate a raw partition backup image of the storage partition; the backup server exporting the raw partition backup image as a virtual disk to the client system in accordance with a standard protocol; mounting the virtual disk on the client system; and the backup server receiving one or more commands from the client system in accordance with the standard protocol to access the virtual disk at the backup server.