VM backup using VMware Consolidated Backup

Hello

I have ESX 3.5 Update4

can someone explain pls howto backup computer virtual using VMware Consolidated Backup?

Well,.

There is a "VCB" that can be used in the COS of your ESX by running the command as shell vcbMounter. But most of the people using the Windows package "VCB 1.5" so just install it on any windows machine. Don't forget that you need disk space for storing images FullVM or a connected tape drive is required.

After installation, change the config/config.js to match your needs. It provides some general parameters and default values. If you use a San or any iSCSI storage do not forget to run "diskpart automount disable" and 'diskpart automount scrub' first befor all required LUNS mounting.

Now start playing with vcbMounter.exe. Remember that by default I have '-san m "is used which try to read data directly from the SAN. If you do not have a SAN using "m ndb" rather than transfer the data via the ESX host.

VMware provides some PDF documents on the use of VCB and also the "my learn" section provides useful information.

DOWNLOAD: VCB 1.5

http://www.VMware.com/files/PDF/vcb_best_practices.PDF

http://www.VMware.com/PDF/vi3_35/esx_3/r35u2/vi3_35_25_u2_vm_backup.PDF

Best HOWTO ever:

http://VIOPS.VMware.com/home/docs/doc-1392

Concerning

Joerg

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