VMWare x Veeam x Backup Exec 2012
Good morning everydoby! I have had a big problema with this applications: VMWare x Veeam x Backup Exec.If I process the job backup (Backup Exec) with Veeam stoped, the job finish with success. But, if...
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Good Morning All, Thanks for taking the time to look! I have an issue with numerous virtual servers on our server estate. When VEEAM backs-up the server it takes a snapshot, when the back-up is...
View ArticleBackup Problem with CommVault Simpana 9 SP3
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View ArticleVDR "trouble reading files, error -3956 (operation failed)" issue
UPDATE : Mistake corrected with red color Hello, I use VDR 2.0.0 with ESXi 5 HA cluster created with 3 hosts and FC SAN acting as datastore.I've tried to backup VM with two vmdks - first 102GB and...
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VDR 2.0.1 Pre and Post Commands?
Hi all, I'm starting to evaluate VDR 2.0.1 to replace our current backup solution (backup exec). So far am really liking this simple application, especially the small size of the backups. With my...
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View ArticleUsing Snapshots on Domain Controllers safe or not - depends on situation??
A lot has been said about problems with using snapshots with Domain Controllers and most of what has been said simply translates to "DO NOT DO IT!"However, based on how things work and why the problems...
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This URL says that a new version was released:vSphere Data Protection 5.1.11 Release Notes I went to downloads and the only upgrade I see says this: VMwareVDPUpgradeFrom61To-6.1.82-57.iso File size:...
View ArticleCan't connect to Data Recovery Appliance
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View ArticleHow do I delete -ctk.vmdk files left behind by VMDR?
I had some issues and need to start over with VMware Disaster Recovery . At the moment I don't have a VMDR appliance but some of my VMs have -ctk.vmdk files. How do I get rid of them? I found this...
View ArticlevSphere Data Protection stucks at 92% on Windows 2008 R2 VMs
I'm having issues with backing up Windows 2008 R2 VM using data protection... it stucks at 92 % and lasts like forever, unless I cancel the job. Does anyone have solution to this already? I've seen a...
View ArticleManual backup and restoration of vCenter 5.1
Folks -- Will the new SSO facility change the way we are to restore the vCenter 5.1 server? Are the instructions in KB 1023985 still valid for vCenter 5.1? We have installed vCenter 5.1 on a...
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