PowerProtect Data Manager 19.16 Virtual Machine User Guide

As part of an effort to improve product lines, periodic revisions of software and hardware are released. Therefore, all versions of the software or hardware currently in use might not support some functions that are described in this guide. The product release notes provide the most up-to-date information about product features.

If a product does not function correctly or does not function as described in this guide, contact Customer Support.

Product naming

Data Domain (DD) is now PowerProtect DD. References to Data Domain or Data Domain systems in this guide, in the user interface, and elsewhere in the product include PowerProtect DD systems and older Data Domain systems.

Isilon is now PowerScale. References to Isilon, Isilon products, or Isilon appliances in this guide, in the user interface, and elsewhere in the product include PowerScale products and appliances.

In many cases the user interface has not yet been updated to reflect these changes.

Language use

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This guide might contain language from third-party content that is not under Dell Technologies control and is not consistent with the current guidelines for Dell Technologies own content. When such third-party content is updated by the relevant third parties, this guide is revised accordingly.

Acronyms

The acronyms that are used in this guide might not be familiar to everyone. Although most acronyms are defined on their first use, a definition is not always provided with later uses of the acronym. For a list of all acronyms and their definitions, see the glossary at the end of the guide.

Website links

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Purpose

This guide describes how to configure and use the DellPowerProtect Data Manager software to back up and restore virtual machines and virtual machine disks (VMDKs) in a vCenter Server environment with VMware vSphere Storage APIs – Data Protection (VADP) or the Transparent Snapshots Data Mover (TSDM).

Audience

This guide is intended for the virtual machine administrator who is involved in managing, protecting, and reusing data across the enterprise by deploying PowerProtect Data Manager software.

Revision history

The following table presents the revision history of this guide.

Compatibility information

Related documentation

The following publications are available at Customer Support and provide additional information:

Typographical conventions

The following type style conventions are used in this guide:

You can use the following resources to find more information about this product, obtain support, and provide feedback.

Where to find product documentation

To find the latest documentation, navigate to the PowerProtect Data Manager Info Hub or type www.dell.com/ppdmdocs in your browser, or scan the following QR code on your mobile device.

Where to get support

The Customer Support website provides access to product licensing, documentation, advisories, downloads, and how-to and troubleshooting information. The information can enable you to resolve a product issue before you contact Customer Support.

To access a product-specific page:

1. Go to the Customer Support website.
2. In the search field of the Identify your product or search support pane, type a product name, and then select the product from the list that appears.

Support Library

The Support Library contains a knowledge base of applicable solutions that you can search for either by solution number (for example, KB000xxxxxx) or by keyword.

To search the Support Library:

1. Go to the Customer Support website.
2. From the Support Library pane, click Find Articles.
3. In the Support Library search field, type either the solution number or keywords. Optionally, you can limit the search to specific products by typing a product name in the search box, and then selecting the product from the list that appears.

Contact Customer Support

To view available support options:

1. Go to the Customer Support website.
2. From the Contact Support pane, click Contact Support.
3. On the Contact Information page, click the link for the relevant support type.

Service requests

To obtain in-depth help from a support agent, submit a service request. To submit a service request:

1. Go to the Customer Support website.
2. From the Service Requests pane, click View Service Requests.
3. Click the Create New Service Request button to create a new service request.

To review an open service request:

1. Go to the Dell Customer Support website.
2. On the Support tab, click Service Requests & Dispatch Status, and sign into your account.
3. On the Service Requests page, click View All Service Requests.

Dell Community

For peer contacts, conversations, and content on product support and solutions, go to the Dell Community. Interactively engage with customers, partners, and certified professionals online.

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