netbackup - sql database with multiple instances on vmware vm
I've got a virtualized 2008 R2 VMware VM with several instances of SQL Server 2008 R2. I've got the client installed: Under File>Set SQL Server Connection properties>myhost, under instance I can see the different instances listed, however I can only choose one instance at the time. With a vmware policy type, I can't designate a bch file for the backup selection. Is it possible to backup multiple instances with a vmware policy type (Enable SQL Server Recovery/truncate logs), and if so what is the proper way to specify all instances?
Hello,
In VMware starting with 7.5 we use Application State Capture. This can only be a full backup. Unfortunately no instances can be specified.
HOWTO69849 talks about the process of setting up a policy. You will need to install the Symantec VSS provider and that will require a reboot of the machine.
No need to set SQL Server Connection properties on the Client.
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