Step 1: Adding VMware Server

Step 1: Adding VMware Server

You need to add a source VMware Server before you begin configuring your VMware backup. The VMware Server can be a vCenter Server or an ESXi Host.

Prerequisites

  • The VMware Server should be of Licensed Edition
  • The VMware Server should be of ESXi 4.0 & above and vCenter 4.0 & above

Procedure

  • If it is a fresh installation, click the Add VMware vSphere option in the homepage that is displayed or from the Backup tab, select VMware vSphere. You will be taken to the Add VMware vCenter Server or VMware ESXi host page.

Add the vCenter Server/ESXi Host by providing the following:

  • Hostname/ IP Address: Enter the Hostname or IP address of the vCenter Server/ESXi host you wish to backup.
  • You can add new credentials or select existing credentials. Click here to read more.
  • 443: Port used for communication between the host and the BDR Backup Server.

Information Note:

  • VMBackup does not support VMware backup for ESXi free versions because these versions do not support VMware APIs that are required for agentless backup
  • Backing up encrypted VMs is not supported for vSphere host v6.7
  • VM backup may fail with “VMware Modular exception error” in case of ESXi compatibility/permission issue with respect to vCenter
  • VMBackup Client communicates with the VMware server using the port that is set. By default, it is set to 443. You can modify this port number in case you have configured a different port number for vCenter/ESXi communication. Click Save.
  • Once the VMware Server is added, it will be available on the Manage Servers page. You can click Backup Now option available on that page to configure your backup schedule (or)
  • Navigate to the Backup tab and click VMware vSphere. You can Edit or Remove the added VMware Servers in this list.

The following details can be edited in an already added VMware Host

  • You can select a different credential or add a new credential
  • Port Number

  • If you want to delete a particular VMware Server, click the Delete option. A pop-up window with the message "Are you sure you want to remove the host 192.168.102.120?" will appear. Click OK to delete your VMware Server.