About This Book - VMware VCM 5.3 - RECOVERY GUIDE Manual

About This Book

This manual, VCM Backup and Disaster Recovery Guide, describes the steps required to ensure the
preparation and implementation of a successful disaster recovery plan for VMware vCenter Configuration
Manager (VCM). This document contains the following information:
Backup procedures
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Recovery procedures
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Database restoration procedures
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Read this document and complete the associated procedures to prepare for a successful disaster recovery
plan. The VCM Backup and Disaster Recovery Guide covers VCM version 5.3.
Intended Audience
The information presented in this manual is written for system administrators who are experienced
Windows or UNIX/Linux/Mac OS X system administrators and who are familiar with managing network
users and resources, and performing system maintenance.
To use the information in this guide effectively, you must have a basic understanding of how to configure
network resources, install software, and administer operating systems. You also need to fully understand
your network's topology and resource naming conventions.
Document Feedback
VMware welcomes your suggestions for improving our documentation. If you have comments, send
your feedback to docfeedback@vmware.com.
VMware VCM Documentation
The vCenter Configuration Manager (VCM) documentation consists of the VCM Hardware and Software
Requirements Guide, VCM Hardware and Software Requirements Guide, VCM Foundation Checker User's Guide,
VCM online Help, and other associated documentation.
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