VMware Esxi 5.1 Backs up and restores VMs in a number of ways, as described in 2 ways:
I. Using vsphere client for direct backup and recovery of VMS:
Backup: 1. Open the sidebar physical resource pool, check the physical machine, then select "Configure"--"Memory"--"datastore1"--right--"browse datastore"--Select the folder where the VM resides--To download the data store file to the local computer.
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Recovery: 2. Open the sidebar physical resource pool, check the physical machine, then select "Configure"--"Memory"--"datastore1"--right--"Browse data Store"--upload--Upload folder--select the. VMX VM configuration File--right---" Add to Checklist, select Sidebar-resource pool--vm--Right-click Power-Turn on power-open console-view recovery process.
Two. Use vsphere client to create an OVF template for a VM and convert it into an OVA file for export and import:
Backup: 1. Open the sidebar physical resource pool, select vm--Edit settings under resource pool--cd/dvd Drive--Device type: Client device. Then click on the title bar "file"--Export--"Export OVF template"--Choose Format "OVA" format and specify the name and directory of the backup.
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Recovery 2: Open the sidebar physical resource pool, check the physical machine, and select the title bar--FILE--Deploy the OVF template--Browse the local computer and select. OVA file--Enter VM name--Data storage Select "Thin provision"--tick "power on after Deployment".
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VMware Esxi 5.1 Backup and Recovery VMS