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public:8083_issue:vmware_7_non_vddk_skipped_backing_up_powered_on_virtual_machine [2020/08/04 18:22] yuk.cheng [ISSUE: VMware vCenter/ESXi 7Skipped backing up powered on virtual machine when in non-VDDK backup mode (VMware backup)] |
public:8083_issue:vmware_7_non_vddk_skipped_backing_up_powered_on_virtual_machine [2020/11/18 14:48] edward.chan |
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- | ===== ISSUE: VMware vCenter/ESXi 7 error "Skipped backing up powered on virtual machine" when in non-VDDK backup mode (VMware backup) ===== | + | ===== ISSUE: Skipped backing up powered on virtual machine (VMware vCenter / ESXi 7 non-VDDK backup) ===== |
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===== Problem Description ===== | ===== Problem Description ===== | ||
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- | When performing a VMware vCenter/ESXi 7 backup in non-VDDK mode The following error message is received in the backup report : | + | When performing a VMware vCenter / ESXi 7 backup in non-VDDK mode, the following error message is received in the backup report : |
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- | Skipped backing up powered on virtual machine "VM/VM_NAME" | + | Skipped backing up powered on virtual machine "VM/virtual_machine_name" |
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===== Resolution ===== | ===== Resolution ===== | ||
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- | To workaround this issue it is recommended to backup the guest VM's in VDDK backup mode, otherwise power down all running guest VM's before the backup job starts if you wish to continue the backup in non-VDDK mode. | + | If the affected guest virtual machine cannot be shutdown during the backup process, then create another backup set to backup virtual machine in VDDK backup mode.  Otherwise, power down all running guest VM before the backup job begins, if you wish to continue the backup in non-VDDK mode. |
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===== Keywords ===== | ===== Keywords ===== | ||
- | VMware vCenter 7, VMware ESXi 7, VDDK, non-VDDK, power down | + | VMware, vCenter 7, ESXi, VDDK, non-VDDK, power, down, shut, off |