vicfg-cfgbackup.pl command would help you with host backup and for vCenter most of the data is on Database (check if inventory service is on a separate db and not to forget SSL certificates) ...
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vicfg-cfgbackup.pl command would help you with host backup and for vCenter most of the data is on Database (check if inventory service is on a separate db and not to forget SSL certificates) For indepth details go thru these below links http://www.shogan.co.uk/vmware/esxi-5-0-host-backup-restore-gui-utility-powercli-based/ http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1023985