This information describes how to use the SnapCenter vSphere web client on vCenter to perform backup and restore operations on VMware virtual machines (VMs), VMDKs, and datastores. The SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere also supports SnapCenter application-specific plug-ins in protecting virtualized databases and file systems.
You should read this information if you want to use SnapCenter in the following ways:
You should have already performed the following:
- Installed SnapCenter Server and the Plug-in for VMware vSphere
- Configured role-based access control (RBAC), storage system connections, and Run As accounts
- Set up SnapMirror and SnapVault relationships, if you want backup replication
You can also use the following information to help accomplish your data protection goals:
- SnapCenter Server and plug-in installation and setup
Installing and setting up SnapCenter
Getting Started
- SnapCenter concepts, including architecture, features, and benefits
Concepts
- Other SnapCenter Data Protection Guides for specific types of resources, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Windows file systems, and custom plug-ins
- SnapCenter PowerShell cmdlets
SnapCenter Software 4.1 Windows Cmdlet Reference Guide
- SnapCenter administration, including dashboards, reporting capabilities, and REST APIs, and managing licenses, storage connections, and the SnapCenter Server repository
Performing administrative tasks