Solved: VCB and iSCSI

vmmax2479 · ‎03-19-2009

we have just recently moved from Fiber old san to new iSCSI. backups were done using VCB from the server that was fiber attached to SAN.

How do I accomplish this with iSCSI? do I install Microsoft iSCSI initiator and mask each LUN to that server?

Also, does any one knows where I can get Admin Guide for vcb? could not find it anywhere......

JeffDrury · ‎03-19-2009

Installing the MS iSCSI initiator is the best way to connect VCB to your iSCSI storage. The setup for those connections can vary from one storage vendor to another. I would check with your iSCSI vendor and see if they have a best practices guide.

The VCB documentation is lumped in with the Infrastructure 3 documentation. This link should take you to the most applicable section on backup. This is another non VMware doc that is a bit more in depth, http://viops.vmware.com/home/docs/DOC-1392

Hope this helps.

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JeffDrury · ‎03-19-2009

Installing the MS iSCSI initiator is the best way to connect VCB to your iSCSI storage. The setup for those connections can vary from one storage vendor to another. I would check with your iSCSI vendor and see if they have a best practices guide.

The VCB documentation is lumped in with the Infrastructure 3 documentation. This link should take you to the most applicable section on backup. This is another non VMware doc that is a bit more in depth, http://viops.vmware.com/home/docs/DOC-1392

Hope this helps.

dconvery · ‎03-19-2009

WOW!!! Someone is actually looking at my stuff!! Thanks!

Dave Convery

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