Installing the VSS provider for vSphere
To use the VSS provider you must install it manually following installation of the NetBackup for Windows client. If the VMware VSS provider is installed, the installation program removes it and may require a restart of the computer.
To install the VSS provider
- Browse to the following location:
install_path\NetBackup\bin\goodies\ - Double-click on the VSS provider for vSphere shortcut.
- Follow the prompts.
- When the utility has completed, restart the computer if prompted.
- Following the restart, the utility resumes. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
To uninstall the VSS provider
- Open Add or Remove Programs.
- Double-click on VSS provider.
The uninstall program does not automatically reinstall the VMware VSS provider.