You configure file-based daily backups of the vCenter Server instances by using the vCenter Server Management Interface of each vCenter Server instance.
Procedure
- In a web browser, log in to the vCenter Server Management Interface (https://appliance-IP-address-or-FQDN:5480).
- In the left navigation pane, click Backup.
- In the Backup schedule pane, click Configure.
- In the Create backup schedule dialog box, enter these values and click Create.
Setting |
Value |
Backup location |
Enter the backup location from SFTP server. For example: sftp://172.16.11.60/backups/ |
Backup server credentials |
User name |
A service account with privileges to the SFTP server. For example: svc-vcf-bck. |
Password |
Enter the password for the username provided. |
Schedule |
Daily 11:00 PM |
Encrypt backup |
Encryption password |
encryption_password |
Confirm password |
encryption_password |
Number of backups to retain |
Retain last 7 backups |
Data |
Stats, events, and tasks |
Selected |
Inventory and configuration |
Selected |
The backup schedule information appears in the Backup schedule pane.
- Repeat the procedure for the other vCenter Server instances.
Results
Any complete and in-progress backup appears in the Activity pane.