To backup and restore virtual machines under vSphere, you can follow these steps:
Backup:
1. Use a backup solution that is compatible with vSphere, such as VMware vSphere Data Protection or Veeam Backup & Replication.
1. Install the backup solution and configure it to connect to your vSphere environment.
1. Choose the virtual machines you want to backup and configure backup settings, such as backup frequency and retention period.
1. Initiate the backup process and monitor its progress.
Restore:
1. Open the backup solution and choose the virtual machine you want to restore.
1. Choose the backup file you want to restore from and select the destination host and datastore where the virtual machine will be restored to.
1. Configure the restore options, such as VM settings and network settings.
1. Initiate the restore process and monitor its progress.
1. Once the restore is complete, power on the virtual machine and ensure that it is functioning properly.
