online backup of Linux VMs on Hyper-v supported?

[mk128935]

I appreciate the feedback on this.

Maybe I'm misinterpretting what's mentioned in the BE20.1 Admin Guide but it mentiones in Appendix D the following for the requirement for online backups using Hyper-v agent.

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Requirements for online backups (Appendix D: page 940)
To run an online backup, the following requirements must be met:
■ Check the Microsoft website for a Hyper-V Server version and its supported
Windows server guest operating systems.
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Some of us think that Linux VM on Hyper-v cannot be backed up online because of this statement. I don't think that's true but I'd like to get confirmation on this if possible. We can take online backup of Linux VM on Hyper-v correct? 

[mk128935]

I’d appreciate the feedback to this.

[Colin_Weaver]

I believe the answer might depend on whether the Hyper-V Linux Integration Services are supported on the distribution of Linux you are asking about (and whether or not you want GRT capability against your online backup)

[mk128935]

Assuming RHEL6 which support Hyper-V Linux Integration Services and no GRT needed (just Linux VM entire backup and restore), I think online backup should be supported in this case. What do you think?

[Colin_Weaver · Accepted solution]

Just checked with a colleague and we think it should work as long as GRT is disabled and integration services are installed.