Implementation of Cloud-Based Ransomware Recovery for VMware Cloud Foundation

Implementing the Cloud-Based Ransomware Recovery or VMware Cloud Foundation validated solution includes activating the VMware Live Cyber Recovery service, preparing your VMware Cloud Foundation instance, and establishing a connection between the two.

To implement and configure cloud-based ransomware recovery, alternative methods exist:

Table 2. Validated Solution Implementation Options

Method	Description
Implementation by using PowerShell automation	End-to-end automated implementation by using PowerShell. See Automated PowerShell Implementation of Cloud-Based Ransomware Recovery.
Implementation by using component user interfaces	End-to-end manual implementation by using components' user interfaces. See User Interface Implementation of Cloud-Based Ransomware Recovery Using Component User Interfaces.

For information on the cloud-based ransomware recovery design, see Detailed Design for Cloud-Based Ransomware Recovery for VMware Cloud Foundation.

Prerequisites

To complete the implementation of Cloud-Based Ransomware Recovery for VMware Cloud Foundation validated solution, verify that your system fulfills the following prerequisites.

Table 1. Prerequisites for Implementation of Cloud-Based Ransomware Recovery for VMware Cloud Foundation

Category	Prerequisite
Environment	Verify that your VMware Cloud Foundation version is listed in the Support Matrix for this solution. Verify that you configure your environment according to the Before You Apply This Guidance. Verify that you capture all parameters for the Cloud-Based Ransomware Recovery tab of the VMware Cloud Foundation Planning and Preparation Workbook. Verify that your VMware Cloud Foundation instance is healthy and fully operational. See VMware Cloud Foundation Operations Guide.
Domain Name Service	Verify that the required DNS entries are created in the DNS server for associated forward and reverse zones.
Active Directory	Verify that Active Directory Domain Controllers are available in the environment.