1 Create a disk image. See To perform VMware file-level recovery for details.
2 Log in to the Windows machine to which files will be restored.
This can be the VM from which files are to be restored, or any other Windows machine. For dynamic disks, if the dynamic volumes in the backup are still in use on the original server, then the disks exported by FLR must be attached to a different server for the recovery.
3 Launch the iSCSI Initiator from the Windows Control Panel > Administrative Tools.
4 From the Initiator, enter the backup system IP address as a target and choose Quick Connect.
A list of iSCSI target LUNs display.
5 Select the desired iSCSI target from the list and click Done.
The last part of the iSCSI identifier contains the VM name. For example, if the VM name is Ubuntu on NFS, the ID looks like:
iqn.1995-11.com.unitrends.dpu:flr.89fb.ubuntuonnfs
6 Use Windows Disk Management tools to assign drive letters and retrieve files.
The Windows file explorer has a setting to hide protected/system files from view. Be sure this setting is turned off so you can access all files.
7 Copy files/folders from the iSCSI drives to the desired location.
8 When finished, Disconnect from the LUNS using the iSCSI Initiator.
9 On the backup system, tear down the restore image using one of the following procedures:
Warning: Proceeding with the tear-down while the restore target is still connected causes undesired results and errors on the target machine.
• If the Restore from Backup screen is still open in the backup system, select the image in the Images available for recovery area, and click Tear Down. Click Yes to confirm that you would like to proceed. The image is removed from the share.
• If you have closed the Restore from the Backup screen, follow the instructions described in To view or tear down VMware restore images.