To restore files and folders from a VM backup image

1. On the left, click VMware.
2. Locate and click on the VM.
3. Click the Recovery points tab. In the calendar view, click the date on which the backup occurred.

   The available images are listed in rows with the backup timestamp for each image.

4. Select the Allow the selection of recovery of points that are malware-affected to be able to recover malware affected images. This option is only available for the recovery points which contains malware-affected images.

   Note:

   This option is enabled only for users with the necessary RBAC role or related RBAC permissions.

5. On the image or the copy of the image that has the option to recover using instant access, click Recover > Restore files and folders.

   NetBackup creates an instant access mount point in the background.

6. Select the files and click Add to restore list.

   Click on a folder to drill into it. Use the folder path to navigate back to higher levels in the hierarchy.

   

   Enter a file name to search for files.

   The restore list displays the selected files and folders with the location and size of each file.

7. Select the restore options:

   • Restore everything to the original directory

     • Enter the name of the target VM (the default is the original VM) and the username and password for the target VM.

   • Restore everything to a different directory

     • In Directory for restore, enter the destination path for restore.

       Note:

       If the storage server is NetBackup 8.1.2, enter the Single File Full Path and not the Parent Folder Path.

     • Select the Flatten existing directory structure check box to restore all files to a single directory.

       Note:

       If the storage server is NetBackup 8.1.2, this option is automatically used during restore.

     • Enter the name of the target VM (the default is the original VM) and the username and password for the target VM.

8. Select the Overwrite existing files check box to overwrite all the existing files.

   Note:

   If the storage server is NetBackup 8.1.2, this option is automatically used during restore.

   A summary of your selections is displayed.

9. Click Start recovery to restore the files.

   The Activity tab displays the status of the recovery.