Quick Start Guide for Hyper-V Backup & Replication
Quick Start Guide for Hyper-V Backup & Replication
About Hyper-V Backup & Replication
BDRSuite offers a comprehensive solution for protecting Hyper-V virtual machines with features like agentless, image-level backups, incremental backups, and application-aware processing. It supports granular recovery, instant VM boot, and replication, with secure storage options across local, remote, and cloud destinations, all managed through a centralized console.
Getting Started
Step 1: Planning
Required Components:
BDRSuite Backup Server
Microsoft Hyper-V Host
System Requirements (Backup Server):Windows Server 2012 R2 Core (Standard or Datacenter) & above. To learn more, refer to the System Requirements.
Supported Platform (Hyper-V Source): Microsoft Hyper-V 2012 and above. To learn more, refer to the Supported Platforms.
Port Configuration: Port Configuration To learn more, Refer to the Port Configuration.
Step 2: Deploying Backup Server
BDRSuite Backup Server is the central management component for configuring, scheduling, managing backups and recovery across virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments. This server has to be installed and hosted on a dedicated machine.
After installation, access the server via http://<IP Address>:6060 or http://localhost:6060.
Watch BDRSuite Backup Server Installation on Windows Video.
Configuring Hyper-V Backup & Recovery
Step 1: Creating a Storage Repository
BDRSuite supports on-premise storage options and remote solutions, including DAS, NAS, SAN. You can navigate to the Infrastructure -> Backup Repository tab choose Block Storage. Refer to Block Storage Repository to learn more.
Watch creating Block Storage Repository video
BDRSuite also supports public cloud services like Amazon S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, and S3-compatible platforms such as Wasabi, MinIO, and Backblaze. You can navigate to the Infrastructure -> Backup Repository tab choose Object Storage. Refer to Object Storage Repository to learn more.
Step 2: Adding Hyper-V Backup Sources
To configure backups and restores, the Hyper-V host must be added to the BDRSuite Backup Server. Navigate to Data Source -> Hypervisors -> Microsoft Hyper-V, click on Add Hyper-V Host, and enter the required credentials to integrate the Hyper-V source. For detailed steps, refer to the Adding Hyper-V Backup Sources documentation.
Watch the Adding Data Source video for more information.
Step 3: Configuring Hyper-V Backups
To configure and manage Hyper-V backups within the BDRSuite Backup Server, follow the steps to set up backup jobs, schedule them, manage retention policies, and ensure effective data protection. Navigate to Backup -> Configure Backup -> Virtual Machines -> Microsoft Hyper-V.
Steps to Configure Hyper-V VM Backup
Define a unique name for the backup job and choose the repository to store the backups.
Pick the Hyper-V host and the virtual machines to be backed up.
Exclude specific VMs or virtual disks from the backup job, if required.
Enable only if you want to perform application-aware backups, including transaction log truncation and system file exclusions.
Set the schedule for incremental and full backups based on your requirements.
Define retention policies, enable encryption for secure backups, and configure a backup proxy if needed.
Once saved, the backup will run automatically as per the defined schedule.
To perform various recovery operations for VMware backup jobs, follow the steps outlined for the different recovery types supported in BDRSuite Backup Server. Navigate to Recovery -> Restore Backup Data and click on the Restore button next to the VMware backup job you want to restore.
Steps to Perform Hyper-V Recovery (Full VM Recovery, File-Level Recovery, Instant Boot VM, etc.)
Choose the target VM you want to restore.
Select the restore type (Entire VM, File-Level, Instant Boot VM, etc.).
Select the restore point or timestamp to restore.
Specify the restore details and initiate the restore.
Refer to the Hyper-V Recovery documentation for more information.
Step 5: Managing Hyper-V Backups
In BDRSuite Backup Server, managing Hyper-V backup jobs involves navigating to Backup -> List Backup Jobs, where you can perform actions like searching, scheduling, and editing backup jobs. You can also suspend, resume, or abort jobs, adjust schedules, and generate job reports. Additionally, backup jobs can be reconfigured with changes like retention settings and application-aware processing. For more information, refer to Managing Backup Jobs.
Step 6: Reporting & Notification
The Reports section provides insights on automatically generated reports for Hyper-V backups in BDRSuite Backup Server, including backup and recovery status, job summaries, and error logs. It also explains how notifications can be configured to inform users about the status of Hyper-V backup operations and any issues that arise. Navigate to the Reports tab in the BDRSuite Backup Server console. To learn more, refer to Reporting & Notifications.
Watch the Hyper-V Backup & Recovery Demo Video.
Configuring Hyper-V VM Replication Failover
Hyper-V VM replication enables you to create a replica VM on a target or source host, ensuring continuous operations in case of unforeseen issues with the original VM.
To configure replication, navigate to VM Replication -> Hyper-V, and click on the Configure Replication button next to the Hyper-V host from which you wish to replicate VMs.
Step 1: Adding Hyper-V Backup Sources
To configure backups and restores, the Hyper-V host must be added to the BDRSuite Backup Server. Navigate to Data Source -> Hypervisors -> Microsoft Hyper-V, and click on Add Hyper-V Server. Enter the required credentials to integrate the Hyper-V source.
Exclusions (optional): Exclude specific VMs or Disks from replication.
Guest Processing Settings: Enable if you want to perform transactionally consistent replication, log truncation, and system file exclusions on the VM guest OS.
Configure Replication Schedule.
Configure Target Selection.
Configure Network Mapping and re-IP Rules.
Name and save the Replication job. The replication will run according to the schedule.
Navigate to the 'VM Replication - Failover and Failback' menu.
Click the 'Restore Replica' button next to the replication job you wish to restore.
Select 'Replica Type' as 'Failover'.
Choose the 'Restore Version'.
Select the replica VMs you want to failover.
Review the configuration and initiate the failover.
Watch Hyper-V Replication Failover Video
Secondary Copy for Hyper-V Backups
Secondary Copy - Backup Copy
Backup Copy in BDRSuite allows you to create an additional copy of your backups on a selected target storage repository, ensuring enhanced data protection and availability for recovery.
To configure a Backup Copy, navigate to Secondary Copy -> Backup Copy -> Create New Backup Copy Job, and select the existing Hyper-V backup job for which you want to create a copy. You can store the copy on your preferred target storage, whether block or object, and use it for recovery when needed.
The Offsite Copy page provides instructions on configuring Offsite Copy/Disaster Recovery (DR) in BDRSuite Backup Server, where backup data is replicated to a DR server in an offsite location for disaster recovery purposes. It explains how to set up offsite copy jobs for Hyper-V backups, allowing backup data to be securely stored in a remote location, ensuring data availability and business continuity in case of site failure.
Tape Archiving in BDRSuite enables you to securely archive your backups to tape storage for long-term retention and compliance purposes. To configure a Tape Archive for Hyper-V Backup, navigate to Secondary Copy -> Tape Archive -> Tape Infrastructure. You can store the Hyper-V data on your preferred tape device and retrieve it whenever required.
The BDR Proxy is a dedicated component in BDRSuite designed to enhance backup performance for Hyper-V backups by handling data transfer tasks, reducing the load on the primary backup server. To set up and manage the BDR Proxy, navigate to Data Sources -> BDR Proxy.
Remote Proxy for Remote Hypervisors
The Remote Proxy in BDRSuite extends backup and recovery capabilities to remote environments, enabling efficient management of backups for virtual machines and hypervisors that aren't directly connected to the backup server. It offers centralized management across distributed sites, reduces network load by offloading backup operations, and ensures secure data transfers through encryption and authentication. The Remote Proxy supports diverse environments, including VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V, enabling comprehensive data protection across multiple locations and network segments. It streamlines backup processes for remote offices and varied IT infrastructures.
BDRSuite supports the recovery of Hyper-V virtual machines (VMs) and Windows disk image backups to Microsoft Azure for rapid disaster recovery. In the event of hardware failure or data center outages, these VMs and disk images can be restored directly to Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and quick business continuity. By leveraging Azure's cloud infrastructure, BDRSuite enables efficient recovery of critical workloads, allowing organizations to restore services promptly without delays in hardware repairs or data migration.
Watch Video about Restore Proxy for Azure Recovery
Purchase & Manage Licenses
Licensing in BDRSuite enables seamless management of Hyper-V Backup & Replication, including activation, renewal, and allocation of licenses to ensure uninterrupted backup and recovery operations. For further details, refer to thePurchase & Manage License guide, which provides step-by-step instructions.
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