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data-backup
Level 4
10 years ago

How to backup VMware Template in Netbackup 7.5.0.6

Hello, I have a request to backup VMware template. What is the best way to go about it and how would I configure it. If possible can someone please share any relevant technote. We are running Netb...
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  • RiaanBadenhorst's avatar
    RiaanBadenhorst
    10 years ago

    • VMware virtual machine templates are for cloning virtual machines: They cannot be turned on and used as functioning VMs. As a result, VMware has imposed the following restrictions on backup and restore of virtual machine templates:

      • A virtual machine template cannot be captured in a snapshot. NetBackup backs up the template to the designated storage unit.

      • Block level incremental backup (BLIB) cannot be used when backing up a virtual machine template.

      • A virtual machine template cannot be backed up over a SAN. You must configure the NetBackup policy to use a local network transfer type, such as nbd. Likewise, the restore of a template must be conducted over a local network.

        Note: You can use the Query Builder in the NetBackup policy to create rules for automatic selection of virtual machine templates.

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RiaanBadenhorst
Level 6
10 years ago

  • VMware virtual machine templates are for cloning virtual machines: They cannot be turned on and used as functioning VMs. As a result, VMware has imposed the following restrictions on backup and restore of virtual machine templates:

    • A virtual machine template cannot be captured in a snapshot. NetBackup backs up the template to the designated storage unit.

    • Block level incremental backup (BLIB) cannot be used when backing up a virtual machine template.

    • A virtual machine template cannot be backed up over a SAN. You must configure the NetBackup policy to use a local network transfer type, such as nbd. Likewise, the restore of a template must be conducted over a local network.

      Note: You can use the Query Builder in the NetBackup policy to create rules for automatic selection of virtual machine templates.