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VMware - Backup and Recovery


VMs and the applications running inside them need to be recoverable in the event of failure or corruption. There are many options for accomplishing this task. Some are basically the same as with physical servers, while others take advantage of the virtualization layer to do backup and restore.

The table below has links to whitepapers, presentations, and demos of the various solutions.

VMware Backup and Recovery Options





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brian_summers VCB Idea #2 2 Mar 11 2008, 7:26 PM EDT by brian_summers
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Demonstrate how VCB integrates with "virtual only" back up solutions.
Such as VizionCore and/or PlateSpin.
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brian_summers VCB Idea #1 0 Dec 10 2007, 2:41 PM EST by brian_summers
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Demo of how VCB integrates with "tier 1" backup vendors.
Per this link (http://www.vmware.com/download/vi/drivers_tools.html) here are the options...

Integration Module to Legato Networker
Legato Networker for ESX Server 3.0.2
Legato Networker for ESX Server 3.0.1
Legato Networker for ESX Server 3.0.0

Integration Module to Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)
TSM for ESX Server 3.0.2
TSM for ESX Server 3.0.1
TSM for ESX Server 3.0.0

Integration Module Integration for Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers
Backup Exec for ESX Server 3.0.2
Backup Exec for ESX Server 3.0.1
Backup Exec for ESX Server 3.0.0

Symantec has integrated support for VCB into NetBackup 6.5 and no other integration module is needed for this version.

Integration Module Integration to Veritas NetBackup
NetBackup for ESX Server 3.0.2
NetBackup for ESX Server 3.0.1
NetBackup for ESX Server 3.0.0
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