The only way I could think of is to put the networker client on the esx host 
and back it up that way.  Not sure how the vm would react if you just restore 
the vmdk though from this backup.  

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From: EMC NetWorker discussion [mailto:NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU] On 
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Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 10:40 AM
To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
Subject: [Networker] VM image level backup without VCB ?

Hi,

We'll be adding a few virtual servers (ESX  & Hyper-V) soon to our backup 
infrastructure (Networker version 7.5.1.4) .

Here are the questions I have: 

- Is it possible to backup a virtual machine's image (.vmdk file) without using 
VCB proxy ? We are going to use 'Virtual Edition Client" license per physical 
box.
  If so,  can I backup the .vmdk files while the virtual machine is running ?

Please advice.

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