How to restore a Virtual Machine from a backup software like NBU when the Virtual Machine is protected by VRP using NBU RG.

Issue

How to restore a Virtual Machine from a backup software like NBU when the Virtual Machine is protected by VRP using NBU RG.

Description

If an NBU based Resiliency Group is created for a Virtual Machine in VRP. User needs to take special care while recovering them from backup software like NBU outside VRP.

Resolution:

Below are the recommendation for the Restore operation.

RG Type : NBU 

Restore in Source DC

If restoring on original location (Datastore, ESX) :

• Must retain IDs and name
• Use the “Overwrite VM” option
• If the original VM is unregistered but not deleted from Datastore, the restore operation will create a new folder on the datastore. Delete the old folder before or after the Restore to reclaim space.

 
If restoring on alternate location :

• Not recommended to retain any ID and name

 
If restoring on alternate location but still retaining IDs :

• Edit the RG after the restore in order to update the RG’s configuration

Restore in Target DC

• Not recommended to retain original IDs and name
• If retaining original IDs and name, make sure that the VM is not registered in Source DC