To perform backup operations on demand using REST APIs for VMware vSphere, you must follow the prescribed sequence of REST API calls.
For each REST API, add https://<server>:<port> at the front of the REST API to form a complete endpoint.
| Step | REST API | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | /4.1/resource-groups | Get List of Resource Groups gets the list of VMware vSphere web client resource groups. Note the resourceGroupId and the policyId for the resource group you want to back up. |
| 2 | /4.1/resource-groups/backupnow | Run a backup on a Resource Group backs up the resource group on demand. Pass the resourceGroupId and the policyId from Step 1. |