Preparing backup servers for applications running on VMware or KVM virtual machines

If a backup server you are using is a VMware or KVM virtual machine, the storage device must be attached to the virtual machine with either iSCSI or Network file system.

Before you begin

Review Installation prerequisites for backup servers to ensure that all requirements for backup servers are met. These requirements are also required for backup servers on virtual machines.

Procedure

Verify that all target LUNs in backup operations are attached to the virtual machine with one of the following attachment methods:

• iSCSI
• Network file system (NFS)