Restore files and folders from a VM backup image
You can browse an instant access image of the VM to restore files and folders.
Note:
More information on using instance access VMs is available:
See Things to consider before you use the instant access feature.
To restore files and folders from a VM backup image
- On the left, click VMware.
- Locate and click on the VM.
- Click the Recovery points tab. In the calendar view, click the date on which the backup occurred.
The available images are listed in rows with the backup timestamp for each image.
- On the image or the copy of the image that has the option to recover using instant access, click Recover > Restore files and folders.
NetBackup creates an instant access mount point in the background.
- Select the files and click Add to restore list.
Click on a folder to drill into it. Use the folder path to navigate back to higher levels in the hierarchy.
Enter a file name to search for files.
Note:
NetBackup 8.2 storage server and later support the search option.
The restore list displays the selected files and folders with the location and size of each file.
Note:
If the restore list contains more than one file or folder, the restore action fails as NetBackup 8.1.2 storage server only supports single file restore.
Select the restore options:
Restore everything to the original directory
Enter the name of the target VM (the default is the original VM) and the user name and password for the target VM.
Restore everything to a different directory
In Directory for restore, enter the destination path for restore.
Note:
If the storage server is NetBackup 8.1.2, enter the
Single File Full Pathand not theParent Folder Path.Select the Flatten existing directory structure check box to restore all files to a single directory.
Note:
If the storage server is NetBackup 8.1.2, this option is automatically used during restore.
Enter the name of the target VM (the default is the original VM) and the user name and password for the target VM.
- Select the Overwrite existing files check box to overwrite all the existing files.
Note:
If the storage server is NetBackup 8.1.2, this option is automatically used during restore.
A summary of your selections is displayed.
- Click Start recovery to restore the files.
The Activity tab displays the status of the recovery.
