Configuring alternate client backup of virtual machines
This topic pertains to NetBackup for Hyper-V.
This topic describes the details unique to setting up 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 from the NetBackup Policies utility.
To configure an alternate client backup of a virtual machine
- On the NetBackup policy Attributes tab, select Hyper-V as the policy type.
- Click the Hyper-V tab and select Hyper-V Host 2008 SP2 or later (VSS).
- Click Perform off-host backup and select Alternate client from the Use pull-down. Enter the name of the alternate client in the Machine field.
- On the Hyper-V tab, review the other options.
Note the following:
Enable file recovery from VM backup
This option supports full and incremental schedules.
- Create a schedule for the backup.
- On the Clients tab, click New to select the virtual machine(s) to back up.
See Browse for Hyper-V virtual machines.
Note:
The Backup Selections tab is set to ALL_LOCAL_DRIVES.
- Click OK to validate and save the policy.
After you start the backup, the Detailed Status log should include the following line:
... snapshot backup using alternate client <host_name>
Troubleshooting assistance is available.
