How to Add a Backup Proxy for VMware Backup in BDRSuite

How to Add a Backup Proxy for VMware Backup in BDRSuite

KB ID: 115206  

Overview

A Backup Proxy in BDRSuite is an optional component that enhances VMware backup performance by reducing the load on the Backup Server. It acts as an intermediary between the Backup Server and VMware hosts, handling tasks such as retrieving VM data and sending it to the backup repository. Deploying a Backup Proxy offers benefits such as LAN-free data transfer in HotAdd mode, which bypasses the LAN and improves efficiency.

Backup Proxy communicates over Port 3204, so ensure your firewall rules allow traffic on this port.

Prerequisites

  • Access to the BDRSuite Backup Server Console.
  • A Windows VM with access to the target VMware hosts to serve as the Backup Proxy.
  • Ensure Port 32004 is open in the firewall for the Backup Proxy.

How to Video

Watch the following video on How to Add a Backup Proxy for VMware Backup in BDRSuite

Steps to Add a Backup Proxy

1. Access the Backup Server Console

  1. Open the BDRSuite Backup Server Console.
  2. Enter your username and password to sign in.

2. Navigate to the Backup Proxy Section

  1. Go to the Data Sources > BDR Proxy menu.
  2. Click Backup Proxy.

3. Add a New Backup Proxy

  1. Click the Add Backup Proxy button.
  2. Select the Windows option.

4. Choose Network Configuration

  • Local Network: Choose this option if the VMware host and Backup Server are connected via LAN.
  • Remote Network: Choose this option if the VMware hosts are distributed and connect to the Backup Server over a WAN.

5. Download and Install the Backup Proxy

  1. Download the Backup Proxy Installer:
    • Click Download to get the installer.
    • Copy the installer to the target Windows VM that will act as the Backup Proxy.
  2. Install the Backup Proxy:
    • Locate the installer file named BDRSuite Delegation Service.
    • Right-click the installer and select Install.
    • Click Run to proceed.

6. Complete the Installation

  1. Follow the on-screen prompts:
    • Welcome Screen: Click Next.
    • License Agreement: Read and accept the agreement, then click Next.
    • Display Name: Enter a name to identify the proxy on the Backup Server. The default is the machine name, but you can change it.
    • Backup Server Details: Enter the DNS name or IP address of the Backup Server and click Next.
  2. Select Components:
    • Choose Backup Proxy for VMware.
    • Review the configuration and click Install.
  3. Once installed, the Backup Proxy will automatically connect to the Backup Server.

7. Verify and Manage the Backup Proxy

  1. After installation:
    • The Backup Proxy will appear in the BDR Proxy menu on the Backup Server console.
    • Identify the proxy using its IP address.

Assigning a Backup Proxy to VMware Backups

  1. Navigate to Backup > Configure Backup > Virtual Machines.
  2. Select VMware vSphere.
  3. In the Advanced Settings of the backup configuration, enable the option to assign a Backup Proxy.
  4. Choose the desired Backup Proxy for the job and proceed.
Adding a Backup Proxy improves VMware backup performance and reduces the load on your Backup Server. With the steps outlined, you can quickly deploy and manage Backup Proxies for optimized backups in your environment.

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