Mark,
VMWare doesn't include any decent backup software, but there are a lot
of third-party backup programs which work great with VMWare. We use Nakivo,
and it talks to our vCenter server in control of the whole cluster so we can
easily back up our systems live. I have heard good things about Veeam, as
well.
I like having the vCenter Server, which is included in the Essentials Plus
kit - not only does it make backups easier, but it also makes it
ridiculously easy to spin up new VMs or clones, and you can monitor the
whole cluster's health in one view.
Thank you,
Darren
ECPI/Western Broadband
(512) 257-1077
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From: AF [mailto:af-boun...@af.afmug.com] On Behalf Of Mark - Myakka
Technologies
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:42 PM
To: af@af.afmug.com
Subject: [AFMUG] VMWare
We had a slight electric issue yesterday. Messed up some of our
VM servers. I got things rigged back together, but I need to build a
more
robust VM system.
I'm look to move into the VMWare world. I think Vmware Vsphere
Essentials Plus is the route I need to go. I may be able to get away
with just Essentials, but the extra tools may help.
Any thoughts on setup. Currently we run RAID10 on each VM Host and
backup to a NAS. I'm thinking I'll keep that setup for the VMWare.
If I get Essentials Plus will I be able to to HOT backups of running
VMs or is that a third party thing?
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Thanks,
Mark mailto:m...@mailmt.com
Myakka Communications
www.Myakka.com
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