Configuring alternate client backup of virtual machines
This topic describes the details unique to create a policy for alternate client backup. This topic is a supplement to a larger procedure. For further instructions on creating a policy, see the following:
See Creating a Hyper-V policy.
To configure an alternate client backup of a virtual machine
- Open the NetBackup web UI.
- Click Protection > Policies.
- Click Add.
- On the Attributes tab, select Hyper-V as the policy type.
- Create a schedule for the backup.
- On the Clients tab, click Add to select the virtual machines to back up.
See Browse for Hyper-V virtual machines.
Note:
The Backup selections tab is set to ALL_LOCAL_DRIVES.
- Click the Hyper-V tab and select Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS).
- Click Perform off-host backup and select Alternate client from the Use list. Enter the name of the alternate client in the Machine field.
- On the Hyper-V tab, review the other options.
See Backup options on the Hyper-V tab.
Note the following:
Enable file recovery from VM backup
This option supports full and incremental schedules.
- Click Create to validate and save the policy.