Agent-based application backups for VMs protect application data by installing application packages inside the guest operating system and backing up data directly from the application.
When to use agent-based backups
Use agent-based application backups when:
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Application-aware backups are not supported for the application or environment.
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You need application-specific backup or recovery capabilities that are not available through VM-based protection.
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You require direct control over application backup behavior inside the guest OS.
Workflow
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Install the required application packages on the VM.
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Configure application backup settings for the application.
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Run backups and verify that application data is available for restore.
How agent-based backups differ
Agent-based backups differ from other VM backup types:
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Backup operations run inside the guest operating system.
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Application packages must be installed and maintained on each VM.
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Backup and restore operations are performed from the application, not from the VM group.