What happens to last restore point if retention period is reached
Hi, Anyone know what happens with the newest version of VDP if backupscan't be made for one reason or other and retention period is reachedand backup is still active and scheduled. First version of VDP...
View ArticleVDR to VDP Migration error
I am trying to perform a migration from Vmware Data Recovery 2.0 to vSphere Data Protection 5.1 2.0TB (Standard). vCenter 5.1u1 in managing a single ESXi4.1 host which is running all of my VMs and both...
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VDP Appliance shows guest vmdks attached to it and as the active disks for guest
After a failed backup job my vdp appliance is left showing in vSphere that it has still guest vmdks attached from at least 5 guests. The guestsThe backup job usually completes in an hour or 2 but was...
View ArticleVMDR (VDR) is locked up with a Recatalog task
Hi all, My VMDR is stuck at 65% for 5 days in a row and my backups are not happening. This was working as recently as last week. Any help would be appreciated.I am using v 2.0.1.2374Thanks, Alex
View ArticleVDR file restore client no restore points
Hello, I'm having a problem with VDR Windows File Restore Client. My vSphere VDR application has no errors and I can restore from the app but when I use the client to restore files there are no mount...
View ArticlevDR to vDP: Easy Transition?
We are considering moving to vDP, but I have a few questions before we make the leap and I was hoping to get a few responses from people actually using it right now. 1). We have been using vDR for...
View ArticleVADP backup fails to remove snapshot
Hi All, VM’s snapshots not removed in Datastore once create , so that the VM’s backup was failed daily and performance also very slow sometimes, the datastore also growing We are unable to reach the...
View Article"Cannot complete operation due to concurrent modification by another...
I've just updated VDP to 5.1.10.32 following Administration Guide. I removed snapshot after update but I'm not able to set disks to "Independent - Persistent“ mode again. I've got "File...
View ArticleVDP Error at vCenter Registration
Hi,I am unable to register VDP to vCenter, i am getting the following error "Unable to find this VDP in the vCenter inventory." or sometimes i am getting "The connection test did not complete...
View ArticleBackup configuration of virtual machine
Hi, Is there a way to backup the configuration of each virtual machine on an ESXI sevrer ( CPU , RAM ....) ? It will be helpfull to restore the Vm on a different host. Thanks.
View ArticleVDP 2TB image ran out of space on root
/usr/local/avamarclient folder seems to be full of huge log files. Are these safe to delete? 0 bytes left on / How could I have prevented this?
View ArticleTopology ideas
Hello, I would like to get some ideas before finalizing this topology (see attached): 3 r710 machines storing production vm servers on local disks.A 4th r710 machine is on stand-by for a failure of one...
View ArticlevSphere Data Protection - File Level Restore
I am hoping that someone can help me or point me in the right direction. I have installed vDP 5.1.10.32 and am using it to backup my vSphere 5.1 Update environment. I have approx 40 VMs with about 30...
View ArticleVDP with Linked Clone
Hello, i'm trying to use VDP in order to backup a VM with a snapshot that acts as Linked Clone snapshot (via the PowerCLI command:"New-VM-LinkedClone"). i'm getting the following error while trying...
View ArticleUnable to configure vdp
Hi, After trying to reinstall my vdp appliance, I'm unable to configure it : Acces to https://vdp:8543/vdp-configure/ is OK I type changeme, fill all the forms, test connection is OKI type Finish ->...
View ArticleBest backup system or data recovery system?
What is the best or most commonly used backup/restore system for a vSphere environment using iSCSI shared storage?
View ArticleWhy does the snapshot process hang my VM's
Good Morning All, Thanks for taking the time to look! I have an issue with numerous virtual servers on our server estate. When VEEAM backs-up the server it takes a snapshot, when the back-up is...
View ArticleVmware Data Protection Restore Client File Level Restore Problem
Hello, I am having a 2008 server standard edition VM. It has got 3 HDs each having a single primary partition. But whenever I try to do a FLR it shows the following error: "Failed to get disks: The...
View ArticleCreating a disaster recovery plan
Recently got asked to assist with disaster recovery planning for our big upgrade Current setup isVCenter 5.1ESX 4.1.0 build # 9881782 Clusters1 Production Pool14 Hosts60 VMs Goal is to have a complete...
View ArticleIssue with advantaged transport methods. VixDiskLib_Open alway open with "nbd"
Hi All ,I am writing application to access the disk by using the advantaged transport methods for Linux 64 bit. I have downloaded and instaleed VDDK 5.1.1 for Linux 64 bit. When i access the disk by...
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