Veeam Instant VM Recovery from Capacity Tier on Wasabi

To minimize downtime during data recovery, Veeam Backup & Replication can be paired with cost-effective Wasabi cloud storage. This solution provides organizations with the flexibility of cloud storage while delivering a powerful solution for fast recovery. This article will explore utilizing Veeam Instant VM Recovery from the capacity tier stored on Wasabi to maintain business continuity.

What Is Instant Recovery to Wasabi Cloud VM

Instant Recovery to Wasabi Cloud VM is a feature in Veeam Backup & Replication that enables fast recovery and operation of virtual machines directly from backups in the Wasabi cloud environment. VMs can be started immediately in the Wasabi Cloud without waiting for data to be fully restored to the on-premises infrastructure to better minimize downtime. Restoring workloads to the Wasabi cloud environment ensures business continuity when local infrastructure is unavailable or compromised.

Steps for Instant VM Recovery from Wasabi

To swiftly recover your virtual machine (VM) from the capacity tier on Wasabi, follow these detailed steps. This process allows for a seamless restoration, ensuring your data is quickly accessible and minimizes downtime, helping you maintain productivity and protect your valuable information.

Prerequisites for Instant VM Recovery

✦Ensure that the Veeam Backup & Replication console is connected to Wasabi.

In the Veeam, go to Backup Repository create a new repository, and choose Object Storage > Wasabi Cloud Storage.

✦Ensure that the Scale-Out Backup Repository has configured Wasabi as the capacity tier.

In Veeam, go to Scale-out Repositories > Add Scale-out Backup Repository to set Name, Performance Tier, Placement Policy, and Capacity Tier. After completing the settings, click Finish.

✦Confirm that VM backup data is available on Wasabi.

Launch the Instant VM Recovery Wizard

▶Open the Veeam Backup & Replication console, and navigate to Home > Backups > Disk (Capacity Tier).

▶Then right-click on the desired VM backup and select Instant Recovery.

Configure Recovery Options

▶In the wizard, choose the appropriate restore point from the backups stored on Wasabi, and confirm the restore point details.

▶Specify the target virtualization platform, for example, VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.

▶Configure the recovery host and additional options, such as storage and network settings.

Initiate and Monitor the Recovery Process

▶Click Finish to start the recovery process. Veeam will mount the backup file from Wasabi and run the VM directly from the backup.

▶You can use the Veeam console to track the progress of the recovery. Once the VM is running, you can migrate to the production environment for permanent recovery.

Efficient and Safe Instant Recovery for VMware vSphere

AOMEI Cyber Backup offers a robust and user-friendly solution for ensuring instant recovery of VMware ESXi environments. This powerful tool is specifically engineered to enhance business continuity and significantly reduce potential losses by delivering comprehensive protection for your vital data. In the unfortunate event of a disaster, AOMEI Cyber Backup enables rapid recovery capabilities, allowing you to restore your essential data swiftly and efficiently. This way, you can maintain your operations with minimal disruption and safeguard your organization against unforeseen threats.

Steps to set instant recovery for ESXi

📌Note: Before heading into the instant recovery, some conditions you must meet:
✎AOMEI Cyber Backup must be installed on Windows Server 2012 or higher versions of the operating system.
✎The backup points of the virtual machine must be stored on the local disk.
✎ESXi backup points of the virtual machine must be created with AOMEI Cyber Backup 3.7.0 and later versions.

Step 1. Create VMware ESXi VM backup and then start VM instant recovery.

Step 2. Navigate to Task > Instant Recovery > + New Instant Recovery and then choose Restore from task.

Step 3. Choose the virtual machine and backup version in the Source section.

Step 4. Choose the target device in the Restore to section.

Step 5. Then set the hardware settings for the new virtual machine, including CPU quantity, CPU Cores, and memory size.

Step 6. Click Start Restore to start the instant recovery.

Step 7. Click Start Migration to restore the virtual machine to the production environment after the production environment resumes normal.

Conclusion

If you're looking for an instant recovery solution that's both affordable and high-performing, you can try Veeam Instant VM Recovery for Wasabi Capacity Tier. You can also opt for AOMEI Cyber Backup, which provides you with a free instant recovery solution to enhance your disaster recovery plan.