VMware vCenter Configuration Manager 5.5 Backup and Disaster Recovery Guide

About this manual

This document outlines recommendations for preparing and implementing a successful backup and disaster recovery plan for VMware vCenter Configuration Manager (VCM) version 5.5 and later. It is intended for experienced Windows administrators, VCM system administrators, and SQL Server database administrators.

What's inside

• About This Book
• Implementing a Disaster Recovery Plan
• Backing Up Your Data
• Recovering Your Report Server
• Restoring the Databases
• Installing VCM and Restoring Associated Components
• Maintaining Operating System Provisioning Servers

Frequently asked questions

What operating system version is required for the single-tier server installation?

The VCM Collector components reside on a Windows Server 2008 R2 machine.

How many separate machines are used in a three-tier split installation?

The databases, Web applications, and Collector components reside on three separate machines.