About VMware backup policies that protect SharePoint Server
VMware backups that protect SharePoint Server provide granular recovery, complete protection of the farm, and protection of the SharePoint components in the Windows files system. These system components include SharePoint Web Parts and the System State directive (Shadow Copy Components). This version of NetBackup does not support a VMware incremental backup that protects SharePoint Server.
More information is available on how to configure a VMware backup that protects SharePoint.
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