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Virtualizing Doesn't Make Backups Go Away

Its true. In fact, virtualization actually makes backups a little more complicated while it makes them easier. You see, even with virtualization, many servers must still have in-the-VM agents to do individual file backups and quiescing of databases prior to backup.

So, you can backup the virtual disk file for many servers, but if the server has any kind of transactional database, today's virtual disk backups won't restore them in a consistent state...

Check out this Infoworld podcast on the problems and the solutions at:
http://weblog.infoworld.com/virtualization/archives/2007/06/virtualization_28.html?source=NLC-VIRTUALIZATION_REPORT&cgd=2007-06-28

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Posted by Greg Shields on July 5, 2007 12:30 AM |

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Greg Shields, is an independent author, instructor, and IT consultant based in Denver, Colorado, and a co-founder of Concentrated Technology. With nearly 15 years of experience in information technology, Greg has developed extensive experience in systems administration, engineering, and architecture specializing in Microsoft systems management, remote application, and virtualization technologies. Greg is a Contributing Editor for Redmond Magazine, MCPmag.com, and Virtualization Review Magazine and is the author of five books, including Windows Server 2008:  What’s New / What’s Changed. Greg is also a highly sought-after instructor and speaker, speaking regularly at conferences like TechMentor Events, and producing computer-based training curriculum for CBT Nuggets.  Greg is a recipient of Microsoft "Most Valuable Professional" award with a specialization in Windows Terminal Services.