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VMware Consolidated Backup

About VMware Consolidated Backup

VMware Consolidated Backup, or VCB, is VMware's product for backing up virtual machines. Here you'll find technical tips on using VCB, including a tip on troubleshooting; script additions that can make the VCM stock scripts more flexible and useful for your infrastructure's backup needs; and configure ESX Server using iSCSI LUNS to be able to perform backups of virtual machines stored on a LUN.

Beyond the basics, you'll find articles that suggest alternatives to VCB if your business can't afford it, how to decide between using VCB or a SAN-based backup, how to configure Windows as a VCB proxy and more.