Hi @backup ,

In order to filter the VM which is powered off to skip backup, we can configure Rules in the VM Group content so that only the VM which is powered on will get backed up.

Please refer to the documentation below:

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

Thanks @GnanaPrakasam 

I have tried as stated in the above documentation, but there is no option having Power State or On/Off while creating Client Computer Groups.

The above documentation is for 11.32, but we are in 11.28

I have gone through the documentation for 11.28 but can't find any, is this option was present in 11.28? else what is the alternate option for this

If you’re using the far superior CommCell Console, Virtual Machines can be filtered based on Power State at the VMware Client’s BackupSet and Subclient level.

Thanks @Erase4ndReuseMedia 

I’m able to create the rule at Subclient level of the VCenter

 Hi @GnanaPrakasam , @Erase4ndReuseMedia and All,

I have configured a rule for Power state as Powered Off at vCenter Backup Set and Subclient. Even after creating the rule, powered off VM’s still getting backedup, any Idea, How it is backing up even with a rule?

Do you have the Virtual Machines explicitly defined as Subclient Content, or are you using Auto-Discovery Rules?

Yes, we have explicitly add the VMs in the Subclient content

Does this rule not applicable for predefined content?

If not, how can I exclude it from backups? Do I need to remove them manually?

Virtual Machines that have been explicitly added will not be filtered.

You may be able to define Virtual Machines based on their name, and have filters apply.

The Preview button should confirm / deny.