Using a Backup Agent in the Virtual Machine

The best way to back up virtual machines that require constant uptime (24 hours a day, seven days a week) is to load a backup agent in each virtual machine. This agent should connect directly through your network to your backup servers. This method allows you to completely back up individual files on your virtual machines and recover files individually.

Supported Backup Configurations

VMware has tested the following backup software in virtual machines using the Dell PowerVault 120T tape drive/changer:

BrightStor ARCserve Backup version 9.0 (build 1868)

Veritas Backup Exec 9, Service Pack 1

The tape drive must be configured as a generic SCSI device. To add the drive to a virtual machine, see Adding a Generic SCSI Device to a Virtual Machine.

Note: If the virtual machine has a Windows guest operating system installed and is configured to use the BusLogic SCSI adapter, then you must use the VMware BusLogic driver, available from the VMware Web site at www.vmware.com/download.

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