VMware Backup - Compatibility Information
Can I backup VMware virtual machines if they are located in different locations or sites or offices?
Yes, BDRShield allows you to backup VMware virtual machines from any location, whether they are on-premises, remote offices, or even in different geographical locations, and manage them centrally. BDRShield supports backup from any location using the ...
Can I back up vSAN environments using BDRShield?
Yes, BDRShield provides backup support for VMware Virtual SAN (vSAN).
Does BDRShield support backup for VMware Virtual Volumes (VVOL)?
Yes, BDRShield supports backup for VMware Virtual Volumes (VVOL).
What are the transport modes supported for VMware backup?
BDRShield support several transport modes to facilitate the VMware backup process. Here are the primary transport modes used in VMware backup: Direct Access (SAN): Backups can be performed directly from the SAN storage, bypassing the ESXi hosts. This ...
Does BDRShield support backup of VMware VMs on ESXi and vCenter environments?
Yes, BDRShield supports both VMware ESXi and vCenter environments, allowing you to backup and manage your VMs centrally.
Can I backup VMware VMs on vCenter Server?
Yes, BDRShield supports backup of VMware VMs on vCenter Server, allowing you to protect and manage your VMs centrally.
Can I backup VMware VMs on ESXi?
Yes, BDRShield supports backup of VMware VMs on ESXi, allowing you to protect and manage your VMs centrally.
Does BDRShield support backup of VMware VMs on Free ESXi?
Yes, BDRShield offers agent-based backup for VMware virtual machines on Free ESXi. Since the VADP (VMware vStorage APIs for Data Protection) is not available on Free ESXi, which is essential for agentless backup, the agent-based method is utilized ...
What are the supported versions of VMware ESXi & vCenter Server for Backup & Replication in BDRShield?
Virtual Infrastructure Version Platform VMware vSphere 8. X VMware vSphere 7. X VMware vSphere 6. X VMware vSphere 5. X Hypervisor ESXi 8. X ESXi 7. X ESXi 6. X ESXi 5. X Management Server vCenter Server 8.x vCenter Server 7. X vCenter Server 6. X ...
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Error 105979 : Backup Failed Due to Duplicate VM UUID
KB ID 105979 Issue Encountering the Error "Backup Failed Due to Duplicate VM UUID" Cause This error occurs when two or more VMs on the same Proxmox host have the same UUID. The backup cannot uniquely identify these VMs, so the backup of the affected ...
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