Hello,
When vmware script does it's backup it dumps data to the proxy server ( 
AFTD or local Drive\Data Domain), i don't believe this backup can go 
directly to tape, after initial snapshot  of VMGuest, Networker backs up 
the data ( lun\vmdk etc -Image backup) to Tape and keeps track of content.
Does any one know if backing up image allows you to restore files ? from 
the Guest ? ( like ESX ranger does ?) or do you have to restore the entire 
image and  then pick a file.
HTH



James Pratt <jpratt AT NORWICH DOT EDU> 
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> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of tkutil
> Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 2:06 PM
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> Subject: [Networker] VCB & Networker
> 
> I found this link on VMware.com that explains the Networker VCB
process. They
> specify the need to create a new device that uses DiskBackup. I wonder
why they
> don't go directly to tape???
> 
> 
> There is a PDF link towards the bottom of the page with the
configuration info.
> 
http://viops.vmware.com/home/docs/DOC-1122
> 

Not bad! Now if they would just update it for 7.4.3... 

Not sure if the "file type device" is really needed if your nw server is
your vcb proxy - I would think that is extra config work for nothing,
but it makes sense in a "legato" sort of way. ;) 

....Or if the change journal really needs to be disabled in the vm you
wish to backup ? ... I don't recall ever reading/doing that and my vcb
backups/restores appear to work fine? Any thoughts/info there?

Regards,
jamie

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