NetBackup for Hyper-V environment
The following table describes the components that are required for NetBackup to back up and restore a Hyper-V virtual machine.
Table: Components required for NetBackup for Hyper-V
Component | Description and requirements |
|---|---|
NetBackup primary server | Runs the backup policies and starts backups and restores. |
NetBackup media server | Reads and writes backup data and manages NetBackup storage media. The NetBackup media server can be installed on the Hyper-V host or on a different host. For a more efficient backup, install the NetBackup media server on the Hyper-V host. |
NetBackup client (and optional alternate client) | Processes backup and restore requests. The NetBackup client must be installed on the Hyper-V host(s). If the Server Type on the policy Clients tab is System Center Virtual Machine Manager, a NetBackup client must also be installed on the SCVMM server. Note: In most cases, the client does not need to be installed on any virtual machine. For exceptions, refer to the following topics. See Requirements for a NetBackup client inside the virtual machine. See Prerequisites for alternate client backup of a virtual machine (VSS). |
Hyper-V server | A Windows hypervisor virtualization system, for creating the virtual machine guests that run in a Windows Server host computer. Additional requirements may apply. Refer to your Microsoft Hyper-V documentation. |
Hyper-V integration services (integration components) | Provides the integration between the Hyper-V server and the virtual machines. Note: The Hyper-V backup integration service must be enabled. |
The following figure shows the NetBackup for Hyper-V environment.
