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dpx_99
Level 4
8 years ago

vmware backup host

Hi Experts,

Can i perform DB and FS backup using vmware backup host ?

Thanks,

Aman

  • iSCSI can be used as disk storage provided it is fully supported by VMware (as per the documention that I have referred you to in my previous post).

    If you want to use iSCSI as dedupe storage, be sure to read up in NetBackup Deduplication Guide  about using iSCSI disk.

     

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  • Are you referring to a client or a media server that is the backup host? 
    The only requirement for a backup host is that NBU client software must be installed.
    It can also be a media server or even the master server that is used for all kinds of backups.

    There is no need for a backup host to be dedicated to VMware backups only. 

    • dpx_99's avatar
      dpx_99
      Level 4

      Hi Marianne,

      many thanks. if i understand correctly, i can use Virtual machine -as Media server {for File systems + Databases backup} with VM snaphot[using hotadd method- LAN] ?

      Thanks,

      dpx