Question
When are virtual machines (VMs) automatically excluded from DPX Agentless backups?
Answer
VMs are automatically excluded from DPX Agentless backups when:
• VMs are clustered.
• VMs are running a virtual hardware version earlier than version 7. These early versions do not support Change Block Tracking (CBT).
• VMs have DPX installed inside the guest. However, if you've installed DPX in a VM for application protection, you can set the job option for Agentless backup to Include VMs with a DPX client installed.
• VMs with all VMDKs in an unsupported format such as physical compatibility VMDKs and independent disks. If the VM also has supported disks, they are backed up, and the unsupported disks are excluded. The VM is completely excluded from backup only if all the disks are unsupported. Excluded VMs can be backed up with Advanced Recovery if DPX is installed on the VM.