Viewing a backup |
You can view a backup using either of the following methods:
- Method 1:
On the navigation bar, choose  > VMware. In the navigation tree on the left, locate the protected objects for which backup jobs have been performed. Then click the protected objects on the right.
- Method 2:
On the navigation bar, choose > All Backups. Click the desired backup and view its details in the preview area on the right.
NOTE:
Both methods provide similar basic functions. The difference is that you can batch delete and verify backups if using method 2.
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Background You want to view the generation time and verification status of backups of a backup object, and want to restore and delete a backup. Precautions Before performing this operation, ensure that the backup has been created. |
- Status
Verification status of a backup. The value can be:
- Valid
Indicates that Quick Verification or Full Verification has been performed to the backup and the result shows that the backup can be used to restore data.
- Invalid
Indicates that Quick Verification or Full Verification has been performed to the backup and the result shows that the backup is invalid. In this case, the backup data has been damaged or is unavailable, and the backup cannot be used to restore data.
- Not verified
Indicates that the backup has not been verified. You need to verify the backup before using it to restore data.
- Protected Object (UUID)
Unique identifier of the backup-associated protected object in the protected environment
- Protected Object (GUID)
Unique identifier of the backup–associated protected object in eBackup
- Path
Path of the backup-associated protected object in the protected environment
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Modifying the expiration time of a backup |
- Select a path based on the protected environment type.
On the navigation bar, choose > VMware.
- In the navigation tree on the left, locate the protected objects for which backup jobs have been performed. Then click the protected objects in the function pane on the right.
- In the preview area on the right, click the backup whose expiration time you want to modify and click
 in the shortcut button area.
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Background You want to modify the expiration time of a backup. The change does not affect the backup plan and associated backup policy. After the change, the backup is retained based on the new retention rule. Precautions Before performing this operation, ensure that the backup whose expiration time you want to modify exists. |
- Retained for a period
Backups generated based on a backup policy will be retained for xx years, months, weeks, or days. Once the retention period ends, the system automatically deletes expired backups.
- Retained until a specific day
Backups generated based on a backup policy will be retained for a specific point in time. Once the retention period ends, the system automatically deletes expired backups.
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Using a backup to restore data |
- Select a path based on the protected environment type.
On the navigation bar, choose > VMware.
- In the navigation tree on the left, locate the protected objects for which backup jobs have been performed. Then click the protected objects in the function pane on the right.
- Select a restore type based on data damage and loss in the production end.
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Background You want to use backups to restore the protected objects, including restoring LUNs, VMs, disks of the VM, and files on disks. Precautions
- Before restoring a VM, ensure that full backup has been performed for the VM and the backup is in the Valid state.
- Before restoring a disk or files on a disk, ensure that full backup has been performed for the disk and the backup is in the Valid state.
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Disk restore If data on a disk of a production VM is damaged, lost, or removed, perform this operation to restore the disk. |
Deleting a backup |
- Select a path based on the protected environment type.
On the navigation bar, choose > VMware.
- In the navigation tree on the left, locate the protected objects for which backup jobs have been performed. Then click the protected objects in the function pane on the right.
- Select the backup you want to delete and click
 in the preview area on the right.
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Background You want to delete a backup that you no longer need to clean space. Precautions
- Before performing this operation, ensure that the backup will not be used to restore data.
- Ensure that there are no ongoing restoration jobs associated with the backup.
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