The backup location format has changed from vSphere 6. The backup folder and subfolder do not need to be created before running the backup schedule wizard. A default backup folder called vCenter will be created during the backup if one is not supplied.
Also included in the backup schedule configuration is a new retention option. The retention option allows the selection of the number of backups to keep. Two options are available, keep all backups or specify the number of backups to keep. When the backup location reaches the retention number, the oldest backup gets removed.
After completing the backup schedule configuration, its information is available by expanding the backup schedule status. The backup schedule also includes options to edit, delete, or disable as needed. Right below the backup schedule section is another new section named activities.
The restore workflow in vSphere 6. Now included is a backup archive browser. After entering the backup location details, the backup archive browser will launch. This is a great improvement over having to remember the entire backup location path.
There is also a search option, handy if the same backup server is being used for several VCSAs within your environment. The backup archive browser displays the following information for each backup directory:. In the past, a restore script was required after restoring a vCenter Server registered to a PSC for reconciliation.
This is no longer the case or required for either embedded and external deployments. Restoring an external PSC while other replication partners are available is no longer allowed. Then deploy a new external PSC which will get its data from the existing replication partners. This feature supports the scheduling and retention of backups for both embedded and external deployments of the vCenter Server Appliance and Platform Services Controller. Log in using the root credentials supplied when initially setting up the vCenter Server Appliance or Platform Services Controller.
Click [Configure] to start the Backup Schedule wizard. Note: There is also an option to manually backup clicking [Backup Now]. The Backup Schedule wizard will now appear. Note: The backup folder does not have to be created prior to running the Backup Schedule wizard. Enter the backup schedule information including frequency, select daily, weekly, or, custom. Enter the time for the scheduled back. The backup schedule time corresponds to the Appliance server time in the Time tab.
Optional: encrypt backup data using AES If selected, the backup password will be required during the restore workflow. Note: The backup password is not stored and therefore the backup cannot be restored without the password. Select the number of backups to retain. Either selecting to keep all backups or specifying the number of backups to retain. Now select the components to backup.
The vCenter Server Appliance inventory and configuration is backed up by default. Each component will show the space required.
Click on [Create] when finished. The backup schedule status can be viewed from the backup tab. Expand the [Status] to view its configuration. In the right-hand corner, there are options to edit, disable, and delete the backup schedule. The activity pane also retains a log for each backup taken.
After the backup job is completed click on [Logout] in the upper right-hand corner to exit the VMware Appliance Management Interface. The backup destination will contain the necessary files to restore the vCenter Server Appliance or Platform Services Controller when needed.
To learn more, visit vSphere Central at vspherecentral. Enter the backup location using NFS. Once the installation is complete you should see the Avamar Client icon in the system tray. Disconnect the AvamarVmImage-windows-x At this point you should be able to browse the files in your image level backups. You can now restore a file or folder from an image level backup by following the steps below. Now select the file s that you would like to restore and click the restore button to initiate the restore.
So there you have it. Using Avamar, you now have the ability to perform file level restores from you VM Image backups. The best hardware, software and cloud computing solutions are nothing without expert design and implementation. Our team becomes your team. We take the time to understand your business needs first, and tailor high performance systems specifically for you. By Epic Digital.
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