Add a VMware access host
NetBackup uses a special host that is called a VMware access host. It is a &nbuProductName; client that performs backups on behalf of the virtual machines. The access host is the only host on which NetBackup media server or client software is installed. No NetBackup client software is required on the virtual machines. However, the access host must have access to the datastores of the virtual machines. The access host reads the data from the datastore and sends it over the network to the media server.
The VMware access host was formerly called the VMware backup host or the VMware backup proxy server. The access host is referred to as the recovery host when it performs a restore.
Note:
Make sure that NetBackup media server software or client software is installed on any access host that you add.
To add a VMware access host
- On the left, click VMware, then click the Virtual machines tab.
- On the right, select VMware settings > Access hosts.
NetBackup lists any access hosts that were previously added.
- Click + Add.
- Enter the name of the access host and then click Add.