You can install the client in the virtual machine OS, then it functions like 
normal backing up the filesystems. You can also install
the TSM client on the Vmware console using a Linux client. Then if you take the 
virtual machine(s) down you can backup the physical
VMDK file that makes up the virtual machine. We do this on a weekly basis. 
Daily we back up from with the OS of each virtual machine
and then on weekends we backup the physical files from the Vmware console.

If you go to the TSM support page and query on Vmware you'll find lots of hits.


Bill Boyer
"Some days you're the bug, some days you're the windshield" - ??

-----Original Message-----
From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of 
Joni Moyer
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 2:41 PM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: Backing up VMware

Hello,

Our environment will soon include backing up VMware.  Is anyone currently 
backing up such an environment?  And if so, are there any
best practices or how to guides with using a TSM client?  Any help is 
appreciated!

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Joni Moyer
Highmark
Storage Systems
Work:(717)302-6603
Fax:(717)302-5974
joni.moyer AT highmark DOT com
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