Hi,
I need answer for my doubt, which i had while discussing the topic with my friend.
Q: Is there major difference in backup process or work flow if we use NBD instead of SAN as transport type in vmware policy ?
Also, i need to submit the test case for both and for which I believe there should not be in any difference in both test cases (backups and restore).
Test case for SAN is mentioned below:
Statement of Purpose:
This test is to ensure that in case of single file recovery or entire VM failed recovery. In case of disaster, how we would be able to recover the entire Virtual server (.vmdk), which would be mounted back to vCenter server & readily available to use.
Method:
Through Netbackup console
Pre-requisite(s):
1. VMWARE (ESXi) to be installed & configured
2. Netbackup needs to be installed and configured.
Test Data:
20-50GB
Backup Process:
1. Create a policy with the type as VMware and provide all other required attributes
2. Go to clients tab and browse the Virtual machine through vCenter server configured in netbackup master server.
3. Add the VM and run the policy manually.
Result: Backup of Virtual machine via VADP off-host backup method should be successful
Restore Process:
1. For testing the restore of VM, go to BAR console on master server and click on restore files
2. Provide source & destination client name and policy type as VMware
3. It will display the vmdk files of the selected VM and select the same and restore to same/alternate location.
Result: Restore of individual file/entire virtual machine should be successful.
Now the test case for NBD should be same, as per my assumptions. Please let me know, if it would be different, and if so, what would be the difference.