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6 Replies Last post: Feb 19, 2007 9:17 AM by petedr

How to backup instance on esx 3.0 online

Sep 13, 2006 10:32 PM

ckwong2007 4 posts since
Sep 13, 2006

hi,

I am a newbie to esx. i will appreciate if some one could guide me on how to make a online copy of the instance with snapshot to remote location.Thankx in advance

Re: How to backup instance on esx 3.0 online Sep 14, 2006 3:02 AM

mittell 3,095 posts since
Apr 25, 2006

Do you mean backup the eSX server itself or a VM?

Re: How to backup instance on esx 3.0 online Sep 14, 2006 3:05 AM

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ckwong2007 4 posts since
Sep 13, 2006

hi

i will like to install the tivoli client on the esx server so it can backup those vm,is these possible, if yes how should i proceed,kindly advise

Re: How to backup instance on esx 3.0 online Sep 14, 2006 3:58 AM

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mittell 3,095 posts since
Apr 25, 2006

Do you have a VCB license? You'll need it if you want to do file level backups from a VCB proxy.

These guides should get you started:

If you intend to use VCB: http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi3_vm_backup.pdf - Chapter 2

Or if you're not using VCB and want to backup from the service console: http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27005205&aid=1

I think you'll also need this enabler if you're using the service console: http://download3.vmware.com/software/vi/tsm-5.2.3-addon.tgz

Re: How to backup instance on esx 3.0 online Feb 19, 2007 7:26 AM

nofuss 19 posts since
Oct 23, 2006

Look into the following product, esxRanger Professional:

http://www.vizioncore.com/esxRangerPro.html

I was told it's a great product for backing up live ESX VM's.

Re: How to backup instance on esx 3.0 online Feb 19, 2007 9:01 AM

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cheeko 628 posts since
Nov 30, 2005

try esXpress - I didn't heard it's great, I know it ...

Re: How to backup instance on esx 3.0 online Feb 19, 2007 9:17 AM

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petedr 1,331 posts since
Mar 18, 2006

We use esXpress for all of our ESX backups.

http://www.esxpress.com

lot of features and different pricing options available including a free version.

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