VMware support
This chapter includes the following topics:
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About NetBackup appliance as a VMware backup
host
NetBackup appliance uses the VMware policy type to back up VMware virtual
machines.
The following topics contain notes on the appliance as the backup host:
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NetBackup appliance as backup host: component overview
As
separate Windows backup host is not required.
The appliance as backup host can also run the NetBackup media server and master
server.
About NetBackup appliance as a VMware backup host
About appliance dynamic multi-pathing for VMware backups with SAN transport
For an overview of the appliance as backup host in a virtual environment:
See
"NetBackup appliance as backup host: component overview"
For a list of requirements and limitations:
See
"Notes on NetBackup appliance as a VMware backup host"
For further information, see the latest NetBackup for VMware Administrator's
Guide:
http://www.veritas.com/docs/DOC5332
Figure 6-1
shows, the appliance can operate as the VMware backup host. A
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on page 81.