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VM Backup workflow for failed clients

  • October 18, 2025
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Hey , 

I am trying to create a workflow using alerts for failed jobs to trigger backups via workflow feature .

though it allows me to pass different values for client names like VIRTUAL MACHINE CLIENT NAME - which I intend to BUT workflow>backup never accepts anything except “Client name” that eventually triggers the backup for whole client computer name including all 20-30 VM`s in that group which is not desired. any leads will be much appreciated.

Regards

Jimmy

 

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  • Vaulter
  • October 29, 2025

Hi Jimmy,

I am not an expert when it comes to workflows but I do know you can trigger a backup to run against only VMs that have failed. Unfortunately, this a kind of manual process and there isn’t an equivalent API option for this window.

I understand if you require more automation for this. I would suggest contacting the Commvault support team that handle workflows as they may have some deeper insight or may be able to raise a feature request if it isn’t possible.

Cheers,