When using VMware Data Protection (VDP) 5.1 and want to backup Windows 2008 R2 VM’s you should disable application-consistent quiescing. On the moment the VADP API doesn’t support Windows 2008 R2 application-consistent quiescing. So be sure that servers that uses a database such as SQL and Exchange …
Continue ReadingHere are the steps outlined for upgrading the vSphere Data Protection (VDP) appliance. 1. Check the version of the VDP. SSH to the VDP appliance and use the following command: rpm –qa | grep vdr The current version of the VDP appliance is: vdr-1.1.53-53 2. The vSphere (web) client displays version …
Continue ReadingvSphere Data Protection (VDP) is replacing VMware Data Recovery (vDR). VDP is a more robust product based on the EMC Avamar product. Here are some VDP implementing tips: Each vCenter server can support up to 10 VDP appiances Each VDP appliance supports up to 100 VMs VDP stores deduplicated data on …
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