VMware Data Protection (VDP) "Backup/Restore VM" cause Single Node Microsoft...
The environment is as follows:A 2 node physical MS Cluster was made a single node MS Cluster and then P2V was performed to a VMware VM. This was done because the belief that the DB2 and MQ Series...
View ArticleVDP - restore backup definitions / schedules
Hi, Is there anyway to backup/restore the backup definitions/schedules of VDP? For example, if i need to deploy a new VDP from scratch is there anyway to restore the backup definitions from a previous...
View ArticleWhere can I download the Data Recovery Client Plug In???
Hello, I am trying to evaluate the Data Recover Appliance but cannot find the Data Recovery Client Plug In which is required for the vCentre Client manager. Can someone help me locate this illusive...
View ArticleError backing up vCenter through VDP
I am getting an error when trying to backup my vCenter server through VDP: VDP: Backup job (vCenter VMs) failed to backup client V Center 2 64. Execution error: E10056:Restore failed due to existing...
View ArticleAutomated and validation enabled P2V backup solution that fully integrates...
Hi Hopefully someone has an answer to my question. Im looking for a dependable and reliable solution that will can provide the followings: - automation on scheduling- validates after it is P2V'd- G-F-S...
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vSphere Data Protection 5.8 - email report
Hi, Since i updated to vSphere Data Protection 5.8 the email with the backup report comes completely unformatted, ex: This is how it was on 5.5 and previous: Anyone with the same problem? Any fix?
View ArticleVDP backup or replicate to AWS S3 or Glacier
Hi, I'm working for a small client who we have the latest version of VDP 1Tb size running on top of vSphere 5.5 happily. Im thinking of a good solution to offsite the VDP backups to the cloud to AWS S3...
View Articlevdp 5.8 exchange client plugin - error applying transforms
When applying the exe I get the error "Error applying transforms. Verify that the specified transform paths are valid"VMwareVDPExchange-windows-x86_64_5.8.0.467.msiVDP 5.8 (updated from 5.5.5.6 but...
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error migrate datastore "method disabled bt vSphere Data Protection"
I have vmware data protection 5.5.6 at this time are not running backups. I'm trying to move the virtual machine to another datastore and I get the following error: The method is disabled by 'vSphere...
View ArticleVMDK file is locked..
Hello, From my Symantec recovery backup, I have ran the one time VM conversion to create a VMDK file for attaching in VM. I have atthced this VMDK to New HDD in VM, But after that when i am trying to...
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Drive 2 of 4 Crashed, now VDP won't load
I have VDP loaded and running across 4 virtual drives, I thought the 1st one is where the appliance was loade3d and the last 3 drives were for storage. Anyhow, the second drive is dead and will not let...
View ArticleBackup access switches between LAN and SAN
Hi, we use Symantec backup exec 2014 to backup our vSphere 5.5 environment. We have activated to use LAN for backup if the direct access to the SAN is not possible. But some machines are backuped up...
View ArticleVDP upgrade keeps asking to create a snapshot
I'm currently trying to upgrade our VDP appliance from 5.5.5.180 to 5.8. I've followed the upgrade guide and created the required snapshot, but when I try to start the upgrade I always get the same...
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vSphere Data protection 5.8 not visible in vCenter Web Client
Hi,I've been struggling with VDP for a couple of days now. Here's the setup:vCenter appliance 5.5 U21 VDP 5.5.61 VDP 5.8 The VDP 5.5.6 is there since a long time ago, it's running fine and I can manage...
View ArticleFailed to lock the file
Failed to lock the file Cannot open the disk 'E:\Win_7_21.00.03\Windows 7Home.vmdk' or one of the snapshot disks it depends on. Module DiskEarly power on failed. Failed to start the virtual...
View ArticleVDP advanced 5.8 only sees system databases in SQL Server 2014, and fails...
We upgraded to VDP advanced 5.8 today and installed the new SQL agent in 3 different SQL servers. The two SQL Server 2008 machines work fine with VDP-- it can see all the databases.But when I try to...
View ArticleBackup solution,
HiI am looking for a Backup Solution for ESX 5.5 which can mirror the whole folder to another Disk/NAS/Storage The Backup or replication of the VM machine is not enough, (case of VEEAM, VPROTECT)...
View ArticleBackup Hardware and Software recomendation
Dear All, We have following scenario: Software: 1) Vshpere 5.5 Std 2) Vcenter 5.5 Foundation Hardware 1) 2 x IBM X3550 2) 1 x IBM Storwize v37000 Raid 5 ( 2.34 TB) VM's 1) 5 x Windows Server 2012 Std (...
View ArticleVDP 5.8 - Datastore does not have enough free space for snapshot
Hi After upgrade from VDP 5.5.6 to 5.8 i have problem with one backup job:Backup job - VM's 1 disk (50GB); free space on storage where VM is 131GB (for VDP snaphshot); free space on VDP storage 550GB....
View ArticleVDP upgrade to v5.8 stalls at 94% every time
I am trying to upgrade my VDPa 5.5.6.56 install to v5.8, so I can take advantage of Exchange DAG backups. I've upgraded before, so I am familiar with the process and it has always gone smoothly. Each...
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