Running ad hoc restore operations
After a virtual machine (VM) has been backed up to an IBM Spectrum Protect server, you can run ad hoc restore operations.
Procedure
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Determine which VMs have backups by selecting the datacenter and choosing Monitor ->
IBM Spectrum Protect.
A table with a list of all VMs and their backup status is displayed.
- Select a VM that has a backup in the inventory, and right-click IBM Spectrum Protect -> Restore.
- Select the restore point and specify any additional options.
- When the restore wizard is completed, click Finish.
- Optionally, monitor restore progress by using the Recent Tasks view in vSphere.
- Optionally, verify the status of the restore operation in the inventory.