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Dollypee
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12 years ago

Backing up vmware cluster servers

I want to know if it is possible to backup cluster servers in Vcenter by browsing directly from netbackup policy into vcenter. For example i have two windows virtual servers A & B which are clustered. Is it possible to added them to backup policy and achieve successful backup without installing netbackup agent on them.   

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  • V4's avatar
    V4
    12 years ago

    You can browse vCenter and select both the clustered nodes individually

    simple!!

    If You need to backup only clusterd servers , back them up using virtual name  (requires NBU client on guest vm)

    make sure name resolution works properly (harden host file if required)

     

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  • V4's avatar
    V4
    Level 6
    12 years ago

    You can browse vCenter and select both the clustered nodes individually

    simple!!

    If You need to backup only clusterd servers , back them up using virtual name  (requires NBU client on guest vm)

    make sure name resolution works properly (harden host file if required)

     

  • ssumi's avatar
    ssumi
    Level 3
    12 years ago
    http://www.symantec.com/business/support/resources/sites/BUSINESS/content/live/TECHNICAL_SOLUTION/127000/TECH127089/en_US/NB_7x_virtualization_Nov_07_2012_update.pdf There is an entire section on RDMs in that document. It clearly states that a VM with a RDM must have the NBU client installed in it to be able to capture the RdM contents. I'm assuming you are using RDM devices to support your cluster (assuming MSCS).
  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    As well as the excellent virtualization support guide above referenced by @ssumi, I would draw your attention to this VMware techdoc. Discusses MSCS in VMware.

    Unable to use Snapshots or perform a backup on virtual machines configured with bus-sharing
    http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1006392