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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 ...

Popular Articles
Backup aborted
KB ID: 101005 Product: BDRShield Backup Server Cause This will occur due to the following reasons: Backup configuration stored in the server and client is incompatible. When the Backup storage location is inaccessible to the backup server. If you ...
Backup Partially Completed Due to Skipped Files and Folders in BDRShield Backup Server
KB ID: 101014 Cause: The error message "Backup Completed Partially due to files and folder skipped" is encountered during backup operations in the BDRShield Backup Server. This issue can arise due to the following reasons: Files/folders specified for ...
Backup Performed with Checksum due to VMware CBT Tracking Failure
KB ID: 105977 Cause: In VMware backup and replication, you may encounter a situation where the backup is marked as complete with the note that it was performed using checksum. This occurs when VMware's Changed Block Tracking (CBT) mechanism fails. ...
Deploy BDRShield Backup Server on Windows
In this section, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing the BDRShield Backup Server in a standalone and a cluster deployment specifically for the Windows operating system. Check the BDRShield Backup Server Installation on ...
Understanding the "Backup Completed Partially" Error in BDRShield Backup Server
KB ID: 101003 Cause: The "Backup Completed Partially" error message in the BDRShield backup server can occur due to the following reasons: Files Skipped or Read Failure: One possible cause is when certain files are skipped during the backup process ...

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Steps to Configure a CIFS / SMB Share as a Block Storage Repository on Linux for BDRShield Backup server / Offsite DR server
Description This Knowledge Base article explains how to configure a CIFS / SMB network share as a Block Storage Repository on a Linux-based (Ubuntu) BDRShield Backup Server or Offsite DR Server. The configuration ensures the repository is mounted ...
Error 101910: Backup Failed. Unable to initialize Backup Component.
Description: This error occurs when the agent is unable to communicate with the internal TCP port used for inter-service communication. By default, the system uses port 5557. If this port is unavailable or already in use by another process or ...
Configuring Backblaze Cloud as Backup Repository
Step 1: Log in to the BDRCloud console. Navigate to the Infrastructure-> Object Storage and click on the ‘Create New Object Storage Repository’ button. Step 2: Enter the following details: For the Repository Type, choose S3 Compatible In the ...
Understanding BDRShield Deployment Options: Cloud vs On-Premise
BDRShield provides flexible backup and disaster recovery solutions for businesses of all sizes. Depending on your requirements for accessibility, compliance, or local control, you can choose between BDRShield Cloud Management Console and BDRShield ...
KB Article: Generate Client ID, Client Secret & Tenant ID for Microsoft 365 OAuth & Configuring SMTP in BDRShield
Overview This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to: Register an application in Microsoft Azure to generate: Client ID Client Secret Tenant ID Use these credentials to configure SMTP with OAuth in BDRShield. Steps to Generate Client ID, ...

Technical Documentation | VMware Backup - Compatibility Information | Knowledge Base

VMware Backup - Compatibility Information

Can I backup VMware virtual machines if they are located in different locations or sites or offices?

Can I back up vSAN environments using BDRShield?

Does BDRShield support backup for VMware Virtual Volumes (VVOL)?

What are the transport modes supported for VMware backup?

Does BDRShield support backup of VMware VMs on ESXi and vCenter environments?

Can I backup VMware VMs on vCenter Server?

Can I backup VMware VMs on ESXi?

Does BDRShield support backup of VMware VMs on Free ESXi?

What are the supported versions of VMware ESXi & vCenter Server for Backup & Replication in BDRShield?

Popular Articles

Backup aborted

Backup Partially Completed Due to Skipped Files and Folders in BDRShield Backup Server

Backup Performed with Checksum due to VMware CBT Tracking Failure

Deploy BDRShield Backup Server on Windows

Understanding the "Backup Completed Partially" Error in BDRShield Backup Server

Recent Articles

Steps to Configure a CIFS / SMB Share as a Block Storage Repository on Linux for BDRShield Backup server / Offsite DR server

Error 101910: Backup Failed. Unable to initialize Backup Component.

Configuring Backblaze Cloud as Backup Repository

Understanding BDRShield Deployment Options: Cloud vs On-Premise

KB Article: Generate Client ID, Client Secret & Tenant ID for Microsoft 365 OAuth & Configuring SMTP in BDRShield