VMware Cloud Foundation 4.5

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Configure a Backup Schedule for vCenter Server

You configure file-based daily backups of the vCenter Server instances by using the vCenter Server Management Interface of each vCenter Server instance.
  1. In a web browser, log in to the vCenter Server Management Interface (
    https://
    appliance-IP-address-or-FQDN
    :5480
    ).
  2. In the left navigation pane, click
    Backup
    .
  3. In the
    Backup schedule
     pane, click
    Configure
    .
  4. In the
    Create backup schedule
     dialog box, enter these values and click
    Create
    .
    Setting
    Value
    Backup location
    Enter the backup location from SFTP server.
    For example:
    sftp://172.16.11.60/backups/
    Backup server credentials
    User name
    A service account with privileges to the SFTP server.
    For example:
    svc-vcf-bck
    .
    Password
    Enter the password for the username provided.
    Schedule
    Daily 11:00 PM
    Encrypt backup
    Encryption password
    encryption_password
    Confirm password
    encryption_password
    DB health check
    Selected
    Number of backups to retain
    Retain last 7 backups
    Data
    Stats, events, and tasks
    Selected
    Inventory and configuration
    Selected
    The backup schedule information appears in the
    Backup schedule
     pane.
  5. Repeat the procedure for the other vCenter Server instances.
Any complete and in-progress backup appears in the
Activity
 pane.

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