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Hey all - We have a number of Windows Hyper-V VMs we were backing up as a standard VM (when advanced VM licenses still existed).  Now, my understanding is that there is no difference and essentially all are the advanced capability, with the requirement being that you would install an agent to get the more advanced level of backup.  I’ve tried to look this up but wasn’t sure I was using the right technology - what agent is it that I need to install, and how to I confirm once it is installed that it’s working correctly.

Also, obviously this would be best for db backups and such, but if the availability is there for all VM’s is there a reason to not put the agent on all of them?

Hi @jwood

Good day!

It depends on what type of data is present inside the VM and how you would like to protect it .

The below doc provides the details on what we protect on doing a hyper-v virtual backup and details

https://documentation.commvault.com/2023e/essential/hyper_v.html

Regarding the installation of agents on all VMs, it is generally recommended to install the agent only on VMs that require advanced backup capabilities, such as those hosting databases or critical applications. This approach helps manage resources and licensing efficiently.

If you need details on specific agents go through the below docs

https://documentation.commvault.com/2023e/expert/backup_and_restore_agents.html

Regards,

Sureshkumar S

 

 

 

@Sureshkumar S 

Thank you for the reply.  We’ve had the standard backups going on via the hyper-v servers for some time now, so it’s really just the advanced capabilities we are interested in.

So yes, to your point, I think our primary interest would be in servers hosting databases.  So again, just for clarification, would that be achieved via the “backup agents” and how is that install process done? I see several types of agent in that second link but it doesn’t talk about the process.

 

Thanks,

@Sureshkumar S 

 

Just checking in on my previous comment on this.  Thanks.

Hopefully the Application Aware Backup Documentation may help clarifying things;

https://documentation.commvault.com/2023e/expert/application_aware_backups_for_virtual_server_agent.html

@Javier yes that helps...some, but where is the agent for application aware backups actually obtained from?  The documentation doesn’t seem to link to that.

@Javier yes that helps...some, but where is the agent for application aware backups actually obtained from?  The documentation doesn’t seem to link to that.

It is just the regular agent but installed on the VM.

So downloading the right agent from the bootstrapper or from the CS into the Software Cache is all you would need

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