Multiple Types of Restore for Agentless VMware Backups

Agentless VMware Backup provides the following types of restores:

File Restore

Restores specific files or directories in the VM backup snapshot. You can specify the VM, backup snapshot with a time stamp, and files or directories. For more information, see File Restore for Agentless Backup.

Instant VM Restore

Uses LUN mapping from a snapshot to the original or alternative ESXi or vCenter, making an entire VM available for use. No data is transferred. After the VM is created, you may use RRP (Rapid Return to Production) Wizard to restore the VM permanently. See Rapid Return to Production (RRP).

Full VM Restore

Recreates the entire VM by physically transferring data to a local datastore. Restores to an original or alternative location. Storage relocation is used in most cases.

Instant VMDK Restore

Uses LUN mapping to restore a selected VMDK file from a snapshot to an original or alternate ESX server. No data is transferred. This method is similar to Instant VM Restore, but it restores a VMDK rather than an entire VM.

Full VMDK Restore

Restores a VMDK from a snapshot to a VM. This method is similar to Full VM Restore, but it restores a VMDK rather than an entire VM. Storage relocation is used in most cases.

Related Topics:

• VMware Restore Wizard for the Java-based DPX Management Interface

• Restore Considerations for Agentless VMware Backup

• Restore Architecture and Data Flow