What is a backup proxy in VMware backup?
Backup proxy is an optional component that improves backup performance and reduces the load on the backup server. It sits between the backup server and the VMware host, handling tasks like retrieving VM data and sending it to the backup repository. One of the main benefits of the backup proxy is enabling LAN-free data transfer. Watch this video for detailed information: How to Add a Backup Proxy and Assign it to VMware Backup Job
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Configuring Backup Proxy
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Incompatibility of 32-bit Windows System as VMware Backup Proxy
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What is a remote proxy in VMware Backup?
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How to Add a Backup Proxy for VMware Backup in BDRSuite
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How does the backup proxy handle data transfer for VMware backup?
One of the main benefits of the backup proxy is enabling LAN-free data transfer. By deploying it on a virtual machine with access to the VM disks, the proxy can retrieve data directly from the datastore in hot-add mode, bypassing the LAN. This setup ...