Backup Destination

Key:

Field Description
Name. Name of the backup destination.
Type Single destination or destination pool type of storage.
Run Direct This option will be shown when you configure a VMware backup. This feature will allow the user to restore virtual machine almost instantly. It is done by mounting the backup destination as a data store, where the VM will be run backup directly from the backup data. The Run Direct checkbox is enabled by default.

Note: In order to use the Run Direct feature, your VMware host must be running with a paid license which supports the change block tracking feature.
Destination storage The destination storage can be set to Local/Mapped Drive/Removable Drive, Cloud drive or FTP/SFTP. Selection varies depending on your backup module.
Local Path Backup folder/path at your location.

To create a backup destination on a local storage:

  1. Enter name of the backup destination.
  2. If you need to setup a destination pool where you can add multiple single storage destination,
  3. For VMware/Hyper-V backup set, if you want to use the Run Direct feature, make sure the check box is enabled.
  4. Select Local / Mapped Drive / Removable Drive from the [Destination storage] drop down box.
  5. Click on [Change] button to select the path of your local storage location.
  6. Click [OK] if you want to add a new destination, save or continue the setting.

To modify the local storage settings:

  1. Configure a meaningful backup destination name if necessary.
  2. The destination storage cannot be modified. If you need another backup destination, you need to create a new backup destination.
  3. Configure information according to your requirement.