VMware backups - next step after zoning datastore to backup host

[sclind]

I am working towards setting up my first VMware backup policies.  I understand the datastores from the Linux ESX server will also have to be presented to the Netbackup backup host.  In my case the backup host is also the media server (as recommended).  The media server is Windows 2008 R2.

I know we'll have to run  the diskpart automount disable and scrub commands before datastore is zoned to the media server (otherwise the data is at risk).

But are the other steps to be taken on the media server after that (mapping drives or whatever)?  Or will I be ready to start creating the backup policy after the datastores is zoned to the media server?

[SymTerry · Accepted solution]

Make sure to follow Setting global limits on the use of VMware resources. Also check out the best practices. Other then that, get zoning setup and policies configured.

[RiaanBadenhorst · Accepted solution]

Add credentials for the vcenter in NBU.

[Marianne]

Have a look at Stuart Green's excellent post over here:

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/vmware-howto#comment-10145011 

Do not forget about the manual: NetBackup for VMware Administrator's Guide

[sclind]

I have reviewed all the doc and the links above and *believe* I have the policy setup correctly.

From the Clients tab I was able to browse into Vmware for a list of clients to select so that is working OK.

However - when I run the policy it always ends status 4239:

11/24/2014 1:44:16 PM - Info nbjm(pid=6660) starting backup job (jobid=133505) for client test101.mycompany.com, policy STD_MYVM, schedule Full 
11/24/2014 1:44:16 PM - Info nbjm(pid=6660) requesting STANDARD_RESOURCE resources from RB for backup job (jobid=133505, request id:{C01329AB-B238-4E8E-9FB7-851B9ADBC6D2}) 
11/24/2014 1:44:16 PM - requesting resource media_server-hcart-robot-tld-0
11/24/2014 1:44:16 PM - requesting resource master_server.NBU_CLIENT.MAXJOBS.test101.mycompany.com
11/24/2014 1:44:16 PM - requesting resource master_server.NBU_POLICY.MAXJOBS.STD_RGLDCESX60
11/24/2014 1:44:17 PM - granted resource master_server.NBU_CLIENT.MAXJOBS.test101.mycompany.com
11/24/2014 1:44:17 PM - granted resource master_server.NBU_POLICY.MAXJOBS.STD_RGLDCESX60
11/24/2014 1:44:17 PM - granted resource WL1307
11/24/2014 1:44:17 PM - granted resource HP.ULTRIUM4-SCSI.003
11/24/2014 1:44:17 PM - granted resource media_server-hcart-robot-tld-0
11/24/2014 1:44:17 PM - estimated 0 Kbytes needed
11/24/2014 1:44:17 PM - begin Parent Job
11/24/2014 1:44:17 PM - begin VMware, Start Notify Script
11/24/2014 1:44:17 PM - started
11/24/2014 1:44:18 PM - Info RUNCMD(pid=12944) started           
11/24/2014 1:44:18 PM - Info RUNCMD(pid=12944) exiting with status: 0        
Status 0
11/24/2014 1:44:18 PM - end VMware, Start Notify Script; elapsed time: 0:00:01
11/24/2014 1:44:18 PM - begin VMware, Step By Condition
Status 0
11/24/2014 1:44:18 PM - end VMware, Step By Condition; elapsed time: 0:00:00
11/24/2014 1:44:18 PM - begin VMware, Read File List
Status 0
11/24/2014 1:44:18 PM - end VMware, Read File List; elapsed time: 0:00:00
11/24/2014 1:44:18 PM - begin VMware, Create Snapshot
11/24/2014 1:44:19 PM - started process bpbrm (5220)
11/24/2014 1:44:20 PM - Info bpbrm(pid=5220) test101.mycompany.com is the host to backup data from    
11/24/2014 1:44:20 PM - Info bpbrm(pid=5220) reading file list for client       
11/24/2014 1:44:20 PM - Info bpbrm(pid=5220) start bpfis on client        
11/24/2014 1:44:23 PM - Info bpbrm(pid=5220) Starting create snapshot processing        
11/24/2014 1:44:23 PM - Info bpfis(pid=6340) Backup started          
11/24/2014 1:44:23 PM - snapshot backup of client test101.mycompany.com using method VMware_v2
11/24/2014 1:44:25 PM - Critical bpbrm(pid=5220) from client test101.mycompany.com: FTL - VMware_freeze: Unable to locate VM test101.mycompany.com using VM hostname
11/24/2014 1:44:25 PM - Critical bpbrm(pid=5220) from client test101.mycompany.com: FTL - vfm_freeze: method: VMware_v2, type: FIM, function: VMware_v2_freeze
11/24/2014 1:44:25 PM - Critical bpbrm(pid=5220) from client test101.mycompany.com: FTL - vfm_freeze: method: VMware_v2, type: FIM, function: VMware_v2_freeze
11/24/2014 1:44:25 PM - Critical bpbrm(pid=5220) from client test101.mycompany.com: FTL - snapshot processing failed, status 4239  
11/24/2014 1:44:25 PM - Critical bpbrm(pid=5220) from client test101.mycompany.com: FTL - snapshot creation failed, status 4239  
11/24/2014 1:44:25 PM - Warning bpbrm(pid=5220) from client test101.mycompany.com: WRN - ALL_LOCAL_DRIVES is not frozen   
11/24/2014 1:44:26 PM - Info bpfis(pid=6340) done. status: 4239         
11/24/2014 1:44:26 PM - end VMware, Create Snapshot; elapsed time: 0:00:08
11/24/2014 1:44:26 PM - Info bpfis(pid=6340) done. status: 4239: Unable to find the virtual machine   
11/24/2014 1:44:26 PM - end writing
Status 4239
11/24/2014 1:44:26 PM - end Parent Job; elapsed time: 0:00:09
11/24/2014 1:44:26 PM - begin VMware, Stop On Error
Status 0
11/24/2014 1:44:26 PM - end VMware, Stop On Error; elapsed time: 0:00:00
11/24/2014 1:44:26 PM - begin VMware, Delete Snapshot
11/24/2014 1:44:27 PM - started process bpbrm (3972)
11/24/2014 1:44:28 PM - Info bpbrm(pid=3972) Starting delete snapshot processing        
11/24/2014 1:44:29 PM - Info bpfis(pid=6000) Backup started          
11/24/2014 1:44:29 PM - Critical bpbrm(pid=3972) from client test101.mycompany.com: cannot open D:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\online_util\fi_cntl\bpfis.fim.test101.mycompany.com_1416858257.1.0     
11/24/2014 1:44:29 PM - Info bpfis(pid=6000) done. status: 4207         
11/24/2014 1:44:29 PM - end VMware, Delete Snapshot; elapsed time: 0:00:03
11/24/2014 1:44:29 PM - Info bpfis(pid=6000) done. status: 4207: Could not fetch snapshot metadata or state files 
11/24/2014 1:44:29 PM - end writing
Status 4207
11/24/2014 1:44:29 PM - end Parent Job; elapsed time: 0:00:12
Status 4239
11/24/2014 1:44:29 PM - end operation
Unable to find the virtual machine(4239)

I have not been able to proceed past this.

The LUNs are presented to the media server.  I built the policy by selecting it from a list presented by Vmware so I dont know how it  can say it can locate the VM.

[sclind]

FYI - I have posted and update yesterday and today but they are queued up for moderator approval.  Not sure why that is.

[Andy_Welburn]

Sorted. See it happen frequently - usually with new members, but also due to content. Maybe something in the content that the spam filter dislikes? A good reason, potentially, to post logs as txt attachments?

EDIT: No unpublished posts on this thread tho:

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/hyperv-backups-when-they-move-between-servers-cluster-0#comment-10687911

[sclind]

(remove duplicate post)

[sclind]

I had mistakenly specified a VMware server list under the Advanced Attributes button onthe VMWare tab.  When I blanked this out my 4239 error went away.