Backing Up A Physical Node For Virtualization Jobs

Instant Virtualization and Full Virtualization utilize existing Block backups to create VMs from physical machines or VMs.

To back up a physical node for virtualization, take the following steps:

1. On the Java-based DPX Management Interface, click the Backup function tab, then click Block.

2. Run a backup of the desired physical node, including the BMR volume. It is essential to include the BMR volume in the backup job.

Tip. Virtualization jobs can utilize routine, scheduled backups, as long as the BMR volume was included in the backup. You do not have to run backups specifically to prepare for virtualization.