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Pontus Ankarbåge
Copper Contributor
May 29, 2017

Hyper-V guest Backup in VSS

Hi folks   Backing up a VMGuest a Windows 2016 server (latest greatest) by using the VSS function. I use a 3rd part product called Veritas Netbackup, spoken to them they are clear that this is not ...
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ErwinvanDijk
Brass Contributor
May 30, 2017

Hi Pontus,

 

What happens if you try to make a production checkpoint from the Hyper-V Manager? Check settings on the VM what kind of checkpoint is made.

 

Do you get an error when creating the checkpoint?

 

Regards,

 

Erwin

  • Pontus Ankarbåge's avatar
    Pontus Ankarbåge
    Copper Contributor
    May 30, 2017

    Hi there mr Ervin Van Dijik

     

    Thanx for answer.

    I have made the checkpoint from the hyper-v-manager. The checkpoints was created fine..

    But it was a less than 10sek frezze of the VM, when it were creating the checkpoint. And i saw the % build of the checkpoint. It release the freeze mode around 85% done of the checkpoint. 

     

    I couldnt see any error creating the checkpoint. 

     

    How can i see "what kind of checkpoint is made"? in hyper-v Manager?

     

    regards Pontus 

    • ErwinvanDijk's avatar
      ErwinvanDijk
      Brass Contributor
      May 30, 2017

      Hi Puntos,

       

      You can check it in the Hyper-V manager, go to the settings of the VM and go to Management - Checkpoints. Check also under Management the Integration Services, is the option Backup (volume shadow copy) checked? If this is checked (the default) then the VM is using VSS to create a checkpoint. If you want a "freeze" of the VM (paused state) then you must uncheck it. But personally, I think it’s better to use the VSS option.

       

      Regard,

       

      Erwin

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        Pontus Ankarbåge
        Copper Contributor
        May 30, 2017

        Hi Erwin,

         

        Thx for the quick reply ;). The option "backup" under vss is checked.. read about a bug that it could be unchecked and checked again for it to take. (tried that) It freeze the machine so I dont think it useses the Backupoption even if its checked. Thx for the guidance. 

         

         

         

         

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