Image-Based Backup and Restore of VMware Cloud Foundation

For an image-based backup of the VMware Cloud Foundation, use a solution compatible with the VMware vSphere Storage APIs - Data Protection (formerly known as VMware vStorage APIs for Data Protection or VADP).

vSphere Storage APIs - Data Protection compatible backup software connects to the vCenter servers in the management domain to perform backups. In the event of failure, the backup software connects to the vCenter servers in the management domain to restore the VMs. If the management domain is lost, the vCenter servers are no longer available and must be restored first. Choosing a backup software that supports Direct Restore to an ESXi host allows restoring the vCenter Servers.

Connect your backup solution with the management domain vCenter Server and configure it. To reduce the backup time and storage cost, use incremental backups in addition to the full ones.

Acquiesced backups are enabled for VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle and Workspace ONE Access.