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For management workloads, the following table shows the core components and the backup methods used.
VM name (core component) |
Backup method |
Management vCenter server |
Image level |
Platform Service Controller |
Image level |
Management Workload vCenter server |
Image level |
SDDC manager |
Image level |
Log Insite Nodes |
Image level |
NSX-V Manager |
File level |
NSX-T Manager |
File level |
VxRail Manager |
File level |
Note:
For information about for file-level backup of NSX components to external FTP, see the VMware document Configure an External SFTP Server for NSX Manager Backups.
VM name (optional) |
Backup method |
vRealize Automation Appliances |
Image level |
vRealize Automation Proxy Agents |
Image level |
vRealize LogInsight Appliance |
Image level |
Lifecycle Manager Appliance (LCM) |
Image level |
Windows SQL Server |
Image level or application level |
Note: Microsoft SQL VM Backup that is used in this procedure is tested using a VMware image backup for a real production environment. We recommend backing up SQL Server using the application-aware backup method.