Configure an 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 Create 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, enter the Server name.
Select Select manually.
Select the Add button.
See Browse for Hyper-V virtual machines.
Note:
The Backup selections tab is set to ALL_LOCAL_DRIVES.
Select the Hyper-V tab and select Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS).
Select 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.
Select Create to validate and save the policy.

Configure an alternate client backup of virtual machines

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