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Shutdown VMWare VM pre backup DPM 2022

I have been searching for a way to script a shutdown of a vm prior to backup in System Center Data Protection Manager. The esxi guest has pci pass through so it cannot be backed up while its on. are there any examples of how to get this done?

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2022-07-21T13:16:05.943+00:00
jpcapone 1,421 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-01-17T19:15:03.7633333+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT 44,506 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
6 answers

Can't connect to SMB share "Windows cannot access"

I use my NAS for backups (truenas), with an SMB share. I reset my PC recently and added it like normal. Worked fine. However, after a day it stopped working and I was unable to connect to it. Now when I try to connect to it I get this: It works…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,341 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2022-04-17T20:06:07.573+00:00
Askejm ​ 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-01-12T02:07:28.17+00:00
Pascalino 0 Reputation points
1 answer

My Authenticator app help

Hi, my s22 ultra is damaged. I had a lot of accounts set up thru authenticator app and now that I'm using my old galaxy note 8, I'm unable to access my apps because they aren't saved or activated in the app. Please help me reactivate the passwords to…

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
6,640 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2024-01-09T00:43:35.9133333+00:00
GOLDEN CHILD 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-01-09T07:09:58.1666667+00:00
Vahid Ghafarpour 21,160 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

DPM upgrade from 1809 to 2022 Fails

When attempting to upgrade DPM 1809 to 2022 it fails the prerequisites check with the following error: This DPM server is using a shared library.Disable library sharing by running the following commands and run the program again. …

Microsoft System Center
Microsoft System Center
A suite of Microsoft systems management products that offer solutions for managing datacenter resources, private clouds, and client devices.
964 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-12-31T00:11:02.5566667+00:00
JC77 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-01-03T01:39:14.05+00:00
JC77 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Suggestions for Cost Effective Backup Solution for Long Retention

Hi, I would like to seek your suggestions for effective and cost efficient way to set-up a Backup that will handle the following requirements below: Backup Retention Period 10 Years at least Cold Backup 7 days Snapshot retention We are fully on…

Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,246 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-12-26T10:06:46.94+00:00
Champ 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-01-02T07:14:45.3566667+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT 44,506 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
0 answers

AzureOfflineBackupDiskPrep fails with Unable to import Azure moduls

I am attempting to do an offline backup to create a seed drive to ship to MS. I am following this guide: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-import-export I get all the way to Prepare SATA drives and ship to Azure. I have…

Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,246 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-12-29T07:12:52.4033333+00:00
Shena Komura 60 Reputation points
commented 2023-12-29T19:04:41.2466667+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT 44,506 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers

Windows Server Backup extremely slow on RAID10

Greetings. Plz help me to find solution. I have Supermicro server: 2 x Xeon Silver 4214, 256 DDR4, Intel VROC SSD RAID1 + Broadcom MR9560-8i RAID10 4 x SATA Enterprise Western Digital HDD. Hyper-V is installed with only 2 VM: 2019 File server 2012 R2…

Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,694 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-12-25T13:13:25.4166667+00:00
NTforGood 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-12-26T07:16:11.9033333+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 36,336 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Problem with recovery keys in Bitlocker

Hello, I have a problem with displaying bitlocker keys. I'm trying to open the recovery keys page. I get the message - "Try using a different URL This link does not lead to any content to display. Instead, try searching for what you need." The…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,491 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,325 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,889 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,465 questions
asked 2023-10-11T07:20:49.37+00:00
Barbara Pajda 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-12-25T08:18:45.2733333+00:00
Wesley Li 8,345 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows server 2019 schedule backup error

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,707 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-12-21T05:04:54.41+00:00
Md. Nasir Uddin 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-12-25T01:30:22.8233333+00:00
Hania Lian 13,941 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to backup and restore Windows Active Directory Sites and Services and DNS

The backup software I use only backs up objects in the NTDS database. I understand that DNS and Sites and Services are not part of or in the NTDS database. What is the recommended way to backup Sites and Services and DNS? Please provide utility name and…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,444 questions
Active Directory Federation Services
Active Directory Federation Services
An Active Directory technology that provides single-sign-on functionality by securely sharing digital identity and entitlement rights across security and enterprise boundaries.
1,249 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-12-18T19:50:13.5533333+00:00
CGOhio 20 Reputation points
accepted 2023-12-19T21:42:07.8766667+00:00
CGOhio 20 Reputation points
1 answer

HyperV: How to enable Resilient change tracking for hyperv backup with c#?

Hello I am trying to create a Net 5.0 application for Hyper-v Backup and I would like to use Resilient Change Tracking for backup virtual disk's Blocks changing. I am using a Wrapper to library VirtDisk.h…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,588 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,694 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,853 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,692 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2022-02-16T22:20:23.497+00:00
Haniel Arce Manriquez 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-12-18T05:55:27.48+00:00
quentus gou 0 Reputation points
1 answer

how to fix Server 2022 schedule backup to external usb drive works after format but puts external drive in read only mode.

Hi All. I am facing a problem after installing the new Dell server. I have usb external backups as a onsite backup solution in place to make a full server for a fall over. How ever when I format the drive and add it to the backup locations. The first…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,945 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,694 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-11-22T15:50:40.37+00:00
Pieter Visser 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-12-13T09:27:42.6166667+00:00
Pieter Visser 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Why is auto backup not working consistently for one of two client PCs on Windows Server Essentials 2016?

I have a Windows Server Essentials 2016 setup that has been working fine for months to backup two laptops. In the last month or so, one doesn't usually do an automatic backup overnight. I'll use these names for discussion purposes: WSE2016: Server …

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,484 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-11-03T15:59:48.5833333+00:00
samsquared 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-11-26T18:12:45.0733333+00:00
samsquared 1 Reputation point
0 answers

How do I delete a VM Restore Point which is in failed state

Hello, I used the VM Backup option from Azure Portal to backup my test Windows VM. Afterwards I deleted all the resources. However one restore point is still left behind and it is in failed state. There is a disk of 127 GB inside the restore point.…

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-11-21T14:44:03.44+00:00
Vijay Manral 5 Reputation points
commented 2023-11-22T13:51:28.6366667+00:00
Vijay Manral 5 Reputation points
1 answer

How to fix Windows Server Backup error on Windows Server 2019

I am trying to perform a backup using Windows Server Backup on Windows 2019 server that is the primary (single) domain controller. It was installed on an older Dell server, and from what I can tell has some of the Dell partitions that come along on a…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,707 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-11-21T16:53:40.86+00:00
Deigo 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-11-22T05:48:21.2133333+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 36,336 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Dynamics Business Central backup

Dear team, I have the following scenario: Dynamics Business Central hosted in Azure. Is possible to backup the database outside Azure? If so, what is the recommended way to do it? Regards.

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-11-21T08:55:29.2233333+00:00
Micheal Mallo 290 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Cómo hacer el Respaldo Completo de Servidor (Azure Backup) y su Restauración en Nueva Máquina

Estimada Comunidad, Junto con saludar me gustaría consultar si existe la posibilidad de hacer un respaldo completo de un servidor físico utilizando Azure Backup y luego su restauración en una nueva máquina virtual de Azure o en un servidor físico. Les…

Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,246 questions
Azure Site Recovery
Azure Site Recovery
An Azure native disaster recovery service. Previously known as Microsoft Azure Hyper-V Recovery Manager.
700 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-11-17T15:12:53.9266667+00:00
Leonardo Lagos 20 Reputation points
accepted 2023-11-17T20:49:06.6533333+00:00
Leonardo Lagos 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Automate Azure Backups for VM across multiple subscriptions

Hi Team, I am working for big health care organization. We have Azure landing zone deployed which has around 20 subscriptions. We are trying to automate the Backups for all the VM types deployed New VM from market place, Migrated and Custom Images…

Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,246 questions
Azure Policy
Azure Policy
An Azure service that is used to implement corporate governance and standards at scale for Azure resources.
867 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-11-08T06:13:18.15+00:00
sri 25 Reputation points
commented 2023-11-16T16:50:52.8733333+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT 44,506 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

Cannot workaround to use Powershell to recover from a windows server backup to a remote shared path when it is exposed via a different network path.

I am using windows server 16. I have a backup of the system state that was taken on remote share path //IP/pathA using the wbadmin tool. Now I am trying to restore using this backup. The backup is being exposed using a different remote share path…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,484 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,511 questions
asked 2023-07-12T20:48:57.9633333+00:00
arnav juneja 0 Reputation points
accepted 2023-11-14T00:24:22.3566667+00:00
arnav juneja 0 Reputation points
0 answers

What is this error in windows server backup?

A scheduled backup is being made by Windows Backup to a dedicated external storage. However, the backup is made with some errors in some files and I do not have full knowledge of why this is happening. The Hyper-V VSS Writer Status is stable. How can I…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,945 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-11-13T12:02:42.99+00:00
Eduardo Santos 0 Reputation points