Persistent disk backup in VDI enviroment

[CED_SCS]

In my company we have a VDI enviroment based on view 6.0.1, all virtual desktop are linked clone, with dedicated user assignment and persistent disk for user data folders.

My question is:

How Can I backup persistent disks, or only the data stored inside?

I've tryed with various backup solution like Veeam or Acronis, but no one can backup persistent disk.

There is an alternative? Or in which way we can backup only data stored inside persistent disk?

Thanks

Francesco

[mittim12]

Have you looked into using an in guest agent to backup the data?    How do you backup user data on physical desktops now?   Can that same method be used for virtual?

[kgsivan]

What about storage level backup ?

If you choose to store "Persistent Disks" on separate data-store, it will be convienient I guess

[VSylantiev]

Hi. I have same configuration.

What backup system have agent supported linked clones?

Physycal desktops have Symantec Beckup Exec agents. But it doesn't support linked clones.

Folder redirection not suitable. because I use the efs. I do not want to store user certificates on servers.

[vTimD]

I have a requirement in my environment to backup user data from the VDI. I met this requirement by implementing Persona Management. While PM isn't a backup solution, it sets a central repository for all the User Profile data. I then simply have Net Backup pointed at the NAS share I am using for PM. You can then set your backup policies as you see fit for retention, based on your requirements.

[ctcbod]

Is it a regular backup that you need?

for one off backups, you could use the command: vmkftools -i source.vmdk destination.vmdk and copy the disk to a backup directory.     not helpful if you want something automated though.