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Old 31-Mar-2008, 01:43 PM
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Hot backups of GSX hosts

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Our DR facility runs off a couple of GSX hosts (can't afford ESX!). Unfortunately, with GSX, there's no native way to take hot backups of running hosts, so, at the moment, we're relying on a cruddy backup method. Since we can't afford a license for Veritas either I think you can probably guess what it is... That's right - Good ol' Windows Backup!

Does anyone know of a free (or dirt cheap) method of running hot backups of GSX VMs? I can't afford to have downtime, so my first port of call (schedule a VM suspend and backup) isn't an option. I've been searching and can't find anything that suggests its possible - largely because the image would be inconsistent. If anyone (Phoenix, Luddym maybe) has any alternative views - or even a definitive 'No - it can't be done' I'd certainly appreciate it

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Sorry Zeb, GSX isn't my strong point. Other than Veritas.... I think it 'might' be possible though scripting, but can't really be much help.


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I found these;
http://communities.vmware.com/thread/4513

http://ofm.evault.com/

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What are the host systems that the GSX systems are running on?

Would it be an option to put Acronis on there?


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