Backup Exec 2014 VMware VM backup

[JHouse]

Hi there,

I am trying to decide the best way to configure backups for a couple of ESXi hosts I have within a vCenter.

My question is, if I choose to backup by specifying the vCenter server, will the backup data come via the vCenter server? or direct from the host?

I would like to keep the traffic away from the vCenter, and want Backup Exec to take data direct from the host.

Thanks in advance!

[VJware · Accepted solution]

The data comes from the host. Here's a similar post with a detailed explanation -

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/vmware-backup-esx-or-vcenter

[JHouse]

Thank you for providing that info :) Just what I was hoping.