HP Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere manual Initiating the Copy Operation

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1.Right-click the virtual disk you wish to copy to a datastore and click Copy to Datastore.

NOTE: When using the Copy to Datastore option to copy a virtual disk to a datastore, it is recommended that the copy and paste functions of the datastore browser be used in order to preserve the VMware Thin Provisioning disk feature.

2.Select a datastore on the ESX host where the virtual copy is mounted.

3.Specify the target location and click OK. Figure 57 Specifying the Target Location

The copying operation is initiated.

Figure 58 Initiating the Copy Operation

Restoring a Guest OS File or Directory from a Virtual Copy

The second context menu command available in virtual disks grid allows you to attach a virtual disk available on the selected virtual copy to any of the VMs currently running on the ESX/ESX(i) host where the virtual copy is mounted.

1.Right-click the virtual disk you wish to attach and click Mount on Virtual Machine.

2.Select a VM on the ESX/ESX(i) host where the virtual copy is mounted.

3.When prompted for confirmation, click OK.

4.Once the task is completed, verify that the selected VM appears under the VM Attached column.

The remainder of the restore operation must be performed on the VM. This involves re-scanning for new disks and mounting the file system, and then manually copying the files.

Once the restore is complete, the virtual disk can be unmounted from the VM.

5.Right-click the virtual disk to be unmounted and click Unmount from Virtual Machine <VM name>.

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Contents User Guide Acknowledgments Contents Using the Admin Tool to Modify Configuration Settings Logging In and Working with Virtual VolumesWorking with Virtual Copies Troubleshooting for Vasa Troubleshooting for HP 3PAR Management Plug-in 102Support and Other Resources Index 103Virtual Volume Details OverviewHP 3PAR Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter HP 3PAR Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere LUN Provisioning for Recovery Manager for VMwareTpdVmWebService RMWebAccess LibraryRMVMware Admin Tool RMVMwareCLIVcserver vCenterServerName Inservuid InServUserID RMVMware InServRegister Command RMVMware VCenterRegister Command User Authentication RMVMware createrc CommandHP 3PAR Storage System Login HP 3PAR Views in the vSphere Client Datastore View Viewing Datastores in the Navigation TreeVirtual Machine View Viewing VMs in the Navigation TreeESX Host View Cluster ViewTo access the datacenter view Datacenter ViewAbout Virtual Copy Management Virtual Copy Data ConsistencyVirtual Copy Policy Datastore Virtual Copies Virtual Machine Virtual CopiesRemote Virtual Copies Virtual Copy BrowserHost Explorer Vasa SupportVmfs Snapshots Scheduling ToolPage Allowing Port Selections with Windows 2008 Installation RMVMwarex86.msi RMVMwarex64.msi Plug-in Registration Dialog Support for VMware vCenter Server Linked Mode Registering an SMS Certificate for the Vasa Provider VCenter Drop Down ListInstalling the SMS Certificate Extracting the SMS CertificateUsing Secure Service Connections Upgrading from a Previous VersionRefreshing Plug-in Details Using the Admin Tool to Modify Configuration Settings RMVMware Admin ToolOverview VCenter Plug-in TabVCenter Plug-in Configuration VCenter Plug-in TabConfiguration Tab Fields Plug-in Registration Plug-in RegistrationVCenter Status Remote Copy PairsRemote Copy Pairs Host Explorer Configuration Host Explorer TabHost Explorer Configuration Option Storage System MappingVCenter Mapping Host Explorer Storage System Mapping OptionVasa Configuration Vasa TabVasa Configuration Vasa Storage System Mapping Storage System Credential Tab Storage System Credential TabStorage System Credential Tab Logging In and Working with Virtual Volumes LoggingVirtual Center Home HP 3PAR Storage System Connection Screen Logging Logging In a Storage System Viewing Virtual Volume Mapping Selecting a DatastoreViewing Volume Information Upper PaneSorting Virtual Volumes Refreshing Virtual Volume Information Lower PaneCreating Virtual Volumes and Datastores Provisioning a New Virtual VolumeVirtual Volume Provisioning Parameters Parameter Review Creating a Virtual Volume from Existing Datastores HP 3PAR Virtual Volume EntriesVirtual Volume Parameter Review Adding an ESXi Host to the vCenter ServerWorking with Virtual Copies Viewing Virtual Copy InformationViewing Virtual Disk Details for Virtual Copies Creating New Virtual Copies Viewing Virtual Copy Event LogsMounting Virtual Copies Ensure Application Consistency OptionUnmounting Virtual Copies Restoring Datastores by Promoting a Virtual CopyDeleting a Virtual Copy Modifying Virtual Copy PoliciesScheduling Virtual Copies Scheduling Virtual Copies Weekly Schedule Task Virtual Copy Configuration Dialog Schedule Task Summary Dialog Restoring Virtual Disks and Guest OS Files and Directories Restoring a Virtual DiskRestoring a Guest OS File or Directory from a Virtual Copy Initiating the Copy OperationRestoring Virtual Disks and Guest OS Files and Directories Working with Host Explorer Working with Vasa Provider Registering the ProviderURL Manage Storage Capabilities Screen Vasa Storage Capability Volume Attributes Working with Remote Copy Registering Remote Copy PairsWorking with Remote Copy Updating Registered Remote Copy Pairs Information Viewing Host Information SummaryViewing Existing and Newly Added Remote Copy Information Creating a Remote Virtual Copy Remote Copy Pair SummaryScheduling a Remote Copy Virtual Copy Create Remote Copy Virtual CopyEntering Schedule Credential Setting RC Virtual Copy Configuration Removing Remote Virtual Copies Removing Local Virtual CopiesPage Working with Remote Copy Page Support and Other Resources Related DocumentsTypographical Conventions Advisories Troubleshooting for Vasa Vasa Provider Registration Related IssueAlarm Type Message Inspecting Vasa Provider and vCenter Server CommunicationIDe0006 -Info ID250002 -Info ID270008 -Info Event Type Message ID90001 -Info ID270012 -Info ID270010 -Info ID27001b -Info Suggested Action Troubleshooting for HP 3PAR Management Plug-in Resolving HP 3PAR Multi-tab IssueSymbols IndexIndex

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