New Virtual Machine from Backup

If a virtual machine fails, you can create a new virtual machine directly from the backup data. This data recovery method is non-destructive and does not overwrite the existing virtual machine. Instead, it creates a new virtual machine based on the backup data.

• Make sure the virtual machine has at least one successfully generated backup data.
• Make sure the platform has sufficient compute, storage, and network resources to support the new virtual machine.
• To use remote backup data to create a new virtual machine, you need to synchronize the remote backup data to local backup storage before proceeding with the creation.

1. In the navigation pane, choose Data Protection > Protected Resources.

2. On the Protected Resources page, select the Virtual Machine tab.

3. Select the backup data of the virtual machine you want to restore, then click New Virtual Machine.

4. In the New Virtual Machine from Backup dialog, set the following parameters:

   Backup Information

   • Backup Data: Displays the selected backup data. Basic Information

   • Name: Name of the virtual machine.

   • Quantity: Default is 1, modification is not supported.

   • Group: Group where the virtual machine resides. If not set, the default group will be used.

   • Location: Host or cluster location where the virtual machine resides.

   • OS: Display the operating system of the virtual machine recorded in the backup data.

   • HA: Automatic restart mechanism after an abnormal shutdown of the virtual machine. For more information, see VM HA.

   • Power Status: Whether to automatically power on the virtual machine after the creation. Hardware Information

   • CPU: Support adjusting the total number of cores.

   • Memory: Support adjusting the memory size.

   • Disk: Display the disk configuration recorded in the backup data. Modification is not supported.

   • NIC: Support adjusting port groups, MAC address, IP address, DNS assignment, and security groups

     You can add a new NIC to the virtual machine by clicking Add NIC. The new NIC allows customization of the network address and features.

5. Review the configuration and click OK.

Some VM configurations require VMTools. After VM creation, it is recommended to install VMTools to enable certain configurations. For more information about VMTools, see Virtual Machine VMTools.