VMware backup host
The VMware backup host is a NetBackup client that performs backups on behalf of the virtual machines. For a list of supported platforms for the backup host, see the NetBackup Software Compatibility List.
Table: VMware backup host selection
Option | Description |
|---|---|
This option allows a media server that is selected in the policy to operate as the backup host. (The storage unit determines the selection of the media server.) To operate as the backup host, the media server must contain NetBackup client software. Note: The storage unit that is specified in the policy must be unique to the media servers that NetBackup supports as VMware backup hosts. | |
backup_host_name | Select a backup host to perform the backup. The list contains any media servers that are supported as backup host. It also contains any NetBackup clients that were added to the list. |