Configuring Restore Proxy for VMware Backup

Configuring Restore Proxy for VMware Backup

Overview

Ensuring data resilience and rapid recovery is critical for businesses using virtualized environments like VMware. BDRSuite provides a robust solution for recovering VMware virtual machines (VMs) to Microsoft Azure, leveraging Azure's cloud infrastructure for reliable disaster recovery. This guide details the process for recovering VMware VMs to Azure using BDRSuite, helping users restore services efficiently and maintain business continuity.

Use Case

Scenario: A business operates critical applications on VMware virtual machines hosted on-premises. In the event of a hardware failure or data center outage, they need a way to quickly restore these VMs to minimize downtime and continue operations.

Using BDRSuite, the organization can recover VMware VMs to Microsoft Azure, ensuring essential applications and data remain accessible. By restoring to Azure, they achieve rapid recovery and business continuity without delays caused by hardware repairs or data migration.

User Guide for Recovering VMware VMs to Microsoft Azure Using BDRSuite

Step 1: Configure the BDRSuite Backup for VMware

  1. Open BDRSuite Backup Server: Access the BDRSuite Backup Server from your on-premises setup.

  2. Select VMware VMs: Choose the VMware VMs you want to configure for backup.

  3. Set Backup Options: Configure the backup schedules, retention policies, and target storage locations according to your requirements.

Step 2: Initiate Recovery to Microsoft Azure

  1. Go to Recovery Tab: In the BDRSuite console, navigate to the Recovery section.

  2. Select Restore Type: Choose "Restore to Microsoft Azure" as the recovery type for VMware.

  3. Choose VM: Select the specific VMware VM(s) you want to restore.

  4. Configure Azure Settings:

    • Enter your Azure credentials or choose an existing Azure account.

    • Select the Azure region, resource group, and virtual network for the restored VM.

    • Define the VM instance size and any additional network settings.

Step 3: Execute Recovery Process

  1. Review Settings: Confirm the VM configuration settings for Azure deployment.

  2. Start Recovery: Click "Start Restore" to initiate the recovery process to Microsoft Azure.

  3. Monitor Progress: Track the progress in the BDRSuite console to ensure the VM is successfully deployed to Azure.

Step 4: Validate and Access the Restored VM

  1. Log in to Azure Portal: After the recovery completes, log in to the Microsoft Azure portal.

  2. Verify VM Status: Confirm that the restored VMware VM is running and accessible.

  3. Test Application Access: Ensure that applications and services hosted on the VM are functioning as expected.

Conclusion

With this setup, you can recover VMware virtual machines to Microsoft Azure, providing your organization with a powerful disaster recovery solution. This ensures data availability and continuity even in the event of on-premises failures.


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