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  2. NetBackup™ for VMware Administrator's Guide
  3. Appendix A. NetBackup commands to back up and restore virtual machines
  4. Using NetBackup commands to create a VMware policy
  5. Notes on creating a VMware policy for vCloud Director
NetBackup™ for VMware Administrator's Guide

Notes on creating a VMware policy for vCloud Director

Note the following when you create a policy for vCloud Director:

  • NetBackup credentials must be specified for a vCloud Director server.

  • The bpplinfo command must include the following option and value, to enable the policy for automatic selection of virtual machines: -application_discovery 1

  • On the bpplinfo command, the snapshotMethodArgs list must include the following attribute: enable_vCloud=1.

  • The policy must use a query rule, on the bpplinclude command, to select virtual machines automatically.

For the complete steps--including these points--use the following procedure:

See Using NetBackup commands to create a VMware policy.

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