topic How to make an backup of an VM? in ESXi Discussions

How to make an backup of an VM?

Deathleecher — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:13:39 GMT

I'm using vSphere Client version 6.7.0 (Web page)

How do I create a backup of one of my Vms, and then download the backup files down to my local disk?

Re: How to make an backup of an VM?

mooncaptain66 — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:31:06 GMT

If you are running a windows os get a copy of winscp. Log into your SSH service with winscp and get the folder of your vm in the right hand window and select download from the right mouse click menu. you can also drag the folder to a folder in an open instance of windows file explorer. Be prepared for it to take a long time. you can run it in the background if you want.

Re: How to make an backup of an VM?

Deathleecher — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:39:33 GMT

How do i find my SSH IP on my Vsphere?

Re: How to make an backup of an VM?

oliwer1 — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:50:24 GMT

The same as login via web pages, for example if you log in via web browser https://vcenter.mycompany.local,

you must run "winscp" software and enter the same adres vcenter.mycompany.local,

or via ip addres.

How to check IP adres - find in Google (in CMD , ping vcenter.mycompany.local should display ip addres)

Re: How to make an backup of an VM?

Deathleecher — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:21:15 GMT

yes, brainfart ;D

But when i try to use the login via SSH, it says SSH is not enabled.

How do i enable SSH?

Re: How to make an backup of an VM?

oliwer1 — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:33:45 GMT

https://blog.ukotic.net/2020/08/06/enable-ssh-on-vcenter-server-7/

Re: How to make an backup of an VM?

SureshKumarMuth — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:09:04 GMT

You can export the VM as ovf template by following the steps given below,

Choose the correct Virtual machine which you want to export.

Right Click on virtual machine > Template > Export OVF Template.

Export OVF Template wizard will open :- First provide the name.

Re: How to make an backup of an VM?

alantz — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:07:53 GMT

And don't forget GhettoVCB.

https://communities.vmware.com/t5/VI-VMware-ESX-3-5-Documents/ghettoVCB-sh-Free-alternative-for-backing-up-VM-s-for-ESX-i-3-5/ta-p/2773570

--Alan

Re: How to make an backup of an VM?

Deathleecher — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:41:04 GMT

I dont have the option in that guide, i dont have the "manage" option.

Re: How to make an backup of an VM?

Deathleecher — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:59:39 GMT

My "Export template" is grey How do i fix it ?

Re: How to make an backup of an VM?

susse77 — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 09:34:21 GMT

You could install veeam backup & replication "community edition" and create full/incremental backups to a NAS or local storage on a backup machine on a scheduled basis. Veeam connects to the host.

Another option is to install veeam agent (for windows) on the guest operating system and have that backup to a NAS or USB drive

Back-up van je eigen PC/Laptop maken – Steijvers.com

Re: How to make an backup of an VM?

Wilfred_Quinn — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 02:39:44 GMT

The VM is running so the "Export template is grey"

Exporting VM template as backup is fast but you lose options for backup so you can try ghettoVCB or other solution like Vinchin Backup & Recovery to improve backup plan.