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Recovering Host-level Backups
The following recovery options are available for host-level backups:
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VM recovery – recover VMs running any operating system. |
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File-level recovery – recover files on VMs running Windows or Linux. |
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Instant recovery – recover VMs immediately. |
The type of recovery depends on the type of data you want to recover. Review the following considerations to determine the best option:
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Use file-level recovery to recover only files from a backup or backup copy for VMs running Windows or Linux. |
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Instant recovery is the faster option to recover an entire VM. |
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Instant recovery uses system resources that can impact the performance of other jobs. For VMs that do not need to be recovered immediately, Unitrends recommends a VM recovery. |
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Recovery time depends on such factors as the amount of data on the VM and other tasks running on the appliance. |
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To recover a VMware template, you must perform a VM recovery. Templates recover as new VMs. |
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To recover from a cold backup copy, you must import it to the appliance first. For more information, see Recovering Backup Copies. |