Problems in backing up ESXi configuration

[slali]

I am using vCLI to perform the ESXi host backup on my Windows 7 PC. I am using the following command:

"c:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware vSphere CLI\bin>vicfg-cfgbackup.pl --server
10.8.7.73 -s c:\temp"

And, getting the following error:

Saving firmware configuration to c:\temp ...
GET https://10.8.7.73/downloads/configBundle-xyx.net.tgz unsuc
cessful : 500 Cannot write to 'c:\temp': Permission denied

Please advise which account needs access on my C:\temp folder.

[slali]

I am trying to backup ESXi 5 host.

[a_p_ · Accepted solution]

Unless I'm mistaken the command expects a backup file rather than a backup directory as the target. Try:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware vSphere CLI\bin>vicfg-cfgbackup.pl --server 10.8.7.73 -s c:\temp\ESXi-Backup.bak"

André

[aravinds3107]

Try mentioning the backup file name

c:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware vSphere CLI\bin>vicfg-cfgbackup.pl --server 10.8.7.73 -s c:\temp\backup.txt

[slali]

Thanks.

I can see the backup.txt file.

Now, do we just need to change the extension to .tgz to do the restore if needed.??

[aravinds3107]

Thanks.

I can see the backup.txt file.

Now, do we just need to change the extension to .tgz to do the restore if needed.??

I think you can use txt file like that. Check vicfg-cfgbackup for examples

C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware vSphere CLI\bin>vicfg-cfgbackup.pl --server 10.8.7.73 -l c:\temp\backup.txt

[MartinAmaro]

Restore a configuration previously saved to C:\backup.txt to the host:

 vicfg-cfgbackup <conn_options> -l C:\backup.txt

Check the KB

"

The following examples assume you are specifying connection options, either explicitly or, for example, by specifying the server, user name, and password. Run vicfg-cfgbackup --help for a list of common options including connection options.

Back up the host configuration to the file C:\backup.txt:

 vicfg-cfgbackup <conn_options> -s C:\backup.txt

Reset the host, that is, restore to factory settings:

 vicfg-cfgbackup <conn_options> -r

Restore a configuration previously saved to C:\backup.txt to the host:

 vicfg-cfgbackup <conn_options> -l C:\backup.txt

Restore a configuration from C:\backup.txt without prompting for user confirmation:

 vicfg-cfgbackup <conn_options> -l C:\backup.txt -q

"

http://www.vmware.com/support/developer/vcli/vcli41/doc/reference/vicfg-cfgbackup.html

[slali]

Thanks Martin.

Thanks to all the folks who provided the answers so quickly.