topic Re: VCB on vmware workstation in Enterprise Strategy & Planning Discussions

VCB on vmware workstation

ChrisLopes — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:21:28 GMT

Hi,

Is it possible to perform a demo on VCB on vmware workstation since there is no HBA card?

Is there a document/turotial for this implementation.

Thanks

Re: VCB on vmware workstation

Santhosh_vmware — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:34:32 GMT

Hi,

I have tried this with no luck

regards

santhosh

Re: VCB on vmware workstation

Rodos — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:37:59 GMT

Good question. The 1.1 framework now works inside a VM (check the new features, section 6) so you can most likely get it to work under workstation. However as the release notes say, no FC support in a VM, its local, NAS and iSCSI only. But if its for demo purpose that might be okay for you.

Let us know how you get on.

Considering awarding points if this is of use

Message was edited by: Rodos

Referenced the release notes and not the new features which has the details on running proxy in a VM. Opps.

Re: VCB on vmware workstation

cosy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:21:14 GMT

HI,

For Teststing just install ESX 3.02 on Worksatation 6 So can we test this VCB if so step me please?

Re: VCB on vmware workstation

Erik_Zandboer — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:07:25 GMT

Hi,

You should create a setup having an ESX node, an iSCSI target appliance, and the latest VCB version. You should be able to perform a VCB-over-the-network backup.

For more fun, you could add a second ESX host and a virtualcenter VM, which would create a very complete demo setup.

And make sure the CPU in the workstation machine has VT (or the AM equivalent) capabilities or you'll be waiting for ages (which would not make a very good demo )

Re: VCB on vmware workstation

cosy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:48:03 GMT

hi,

As i said i got 2 x ESX and VC but how do we install VCB or any setup documents?

Re: VCB on vmware workstation

cosy — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:50:02 GMT

anyone test this on Workstation?