Restore SAN snapshot to new VM
I need to test backup/recovery solution with SAN Compellent snapshots. So I created a virtual network, and vm.
Now do I need to install a Windows on that VM or can I just restore right on with without the OS?
Please advice.
Now do I need to install a Windows on that VM or can I just restore right on with without the OS?
Please advice.
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That is correct from what I have seen at customer sites. Since the snapshots copy the VM entirely (assumption) the OS is fully part of the snapshot. Take a look on the website on how to resignature.
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Got it. I just did it and works. I recovered an entire VM from the snap datastore.
I have few more questions for you if you don't mind. For the testing purposes do I need to create an individual isolated virtual switch? If I select I_coped VM, would it generate new IP/MAC addresses and not cause any conflicts on production? The host name I also assign different.
I have few more questions for you if you don't mind. For the testing purposes do I need to create an individual isolated virtual switch? If I select I_coped VM, would it generate new IP/MAC addresses and not cause any conflicts on production? The host name I also assign different.
I would create an isolates vswitch so that no conflicts with production
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I see. If I do create an isolated vSwitch, then how will I transfer the snapshot from production network to the isolated vSwitch. Will I be able to map the LUN it to the machine on isolated vSwitch?
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Does that mean I don't need to have an OS on the VM in order to restore from the snapshot?