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Best practices for backing up Virtual Machines
A virtual machine directory should not be backed up on
the VMware Server host if the virtual machine is powered on.
You should either suspend or shut down the virtual machine
before backing up its directory. Use the vmware-cmdor vmrun
to suspend the virtual machine from a pre backup script and
use vmware-cmdor vmrunto restart the virtual machine from
a post backup script.
If the virtual machine is running when you try to back it up,
the virtual machine can hang and be unreachable.
The best way to back up virtual machines that require constant
uptime (24 hours a day, seven days a week) is to load a backup
agent ineach virtual machine. This agent should connect directly
through yournetwork to your backup servers. This method allows
you to completely back up individual files on your virtual
machines and recover files individually.
Before implementing a backup method, test and document
the method in advance to ensure a successful backup.