Configure Instant Recovery in NetBackup [Detailed Steps]

What is Instant Recovery NetBackup

NetBackup Instant Recovery has the ability to allow organizations to quickly recover and access critical data and applications directly from backup storage in a virtual environment. Instant Recovery makes it a reality to access data and applications from backup storage in a short period of time, thereby reducing downtime and minimizing losses.

How to Set up NetBackup Instant Recovery for VMware

Setting up NetBackup Instant Recovery in VMware gives you the ability to quickly recover virtual machines (VMs) in a short period of time in the event of a disaster or failure. This section will provide you with detailed steps to configure NetBackup Instant Recovery for VMware.

Step 1. Verify System Requirements and Permissions

✦Compatibility: You need to ensure that your VMware environment is compatible with NetBackup Instant Recovery, so check the NetBackup documentation for version compatibility.

✦Permissions: Ensure that NetBackup has the necessary permissions in VMware to read virtual machine data, create snapshots, and manage datastores.

✦Prepare Storage: Ensure that there is enough storage space in the backup location where the snapshots are saved, whether it is on-premise or cloud storage.

Step 2. Configure VMware Backup Policies in NetBackup

▶In the NetBackup Administration Console, navigate to Policies, then click Add New Policy.

▶Then go to Backup Selections to select the VMs you want to include in the instant recovery setup.

▶Then set up a backup schedule and ensure the backup policy supports snapshot-based backups.

Step 3. Set Up the VMware vCenter Server in NetBackup

※In the NetBackup console, navigate to Media and Device Management > Credentials > VMware vCenter Server.

※Then verify that NetBackup can successfully communicate with the vCenter Server and can access the virtual machine inventory.

Step 4. Enable Instant Recovery and Run Instant Recovery

☸Navigate to the Policies section, open the VMware policy, and enable the Instant Recovery option to make sure backups taken with this policy are prepared for instant recovery.

☸In the NetBackup console, go to Backup and Restore, locate the VM you backed up, and select the snapshot.

Configure Instant Recovery for VMware via AOMEI Cyber Backup

AOMEI Cyber Backup is a powerful instant recovery tool that is designed to help you minimize losses when faced with a disaster by recovering virtual machines as quickly as possible to reduce downtime.

🔰Instant VM Recovery: It provides you a way to quickly restore VMware virtual machine to a fully operational state, eliminating the need to build and configure a new virtual machine from scratch.
🔰Centralized Management: You can back up multiple virtual machines (VMs) simultaneously from a centralized console, which simplifies the management process.
🔰Incremental Backups: By only saving changes since the last backup, you save storage space and reduce backup times, boosting efficiency.
🔰Automated Scheduled Backups: Regular backups reduce data loss risk and enable quick recovery. This predictable process allows systems to be restored to recent states without manual intervention.

📌Set up instant recovery with detailed steps

Step 1. In the AOMEI Cyber Backup web client, create VMware ESXi VMs backup first.

Step 2. After creating a VM backup, navigate to Task > Instant Recovery > + New Instant Recovery to choose Restore from task or Restore from local path. In the following steps, we take Restore from task as an example.

Step 3. In the Source section, choose VM and version.

Step 4. In the Select Virtual Machine section, choose the virtual machine and backup version.

Step 5. In the Restore to section, choose the target device.

Step 6. Then set the hardware settings for the new virtual machines, such as CPU quantity, CPU Cores, and memory size. And set a name for the new virtual machine.

Step 7. Click Start Restore to start the instant recovery.

Step 8. After starting restore, you can click Start Migration to restore the virtual machine to the production environment after the production environment resumes to normal.

Conclusion

Both NetBackup Instant Recovery and AOMEI Cyber Backup are powerful solutions for instant recovery, helping you to recover data quickly and efficiently, choosing either one to meet business continuity requirements.