How to backup virtual machines on VMware Workstation using AhsayOBM?
Please use the following steps to backup VMware Workstation using AhsayOBM:
- Log in to your AhsayOBM account.
- Go to Backup Sets, click +, select VMware Backup, and rename the backup set.
- Select the VMware Workstation version.
- Enter the Windows credentials of the VMware host, configure the port if needed, then click Next.
- Take note: Host is fixed to 127.0.0.1, while default port is 443.
- Select the virtual machine(s) and/or virtual disk(s) to back up, then click Next.
- Configure the backup schedule as desired and click Next.
- Select Backup Mode: Sequential or Concurrent (recommended for multiple destinations).
- Add backup destinations (when Concurrent is selected):
- You may keep AhsayCBS as the first destination.
- Add the second destination or multiple destinations (e.g., UNC Network Path) and enter the required credentials.
- Click Next to verify destination access.
- Keep the default encryption setting, save a copy of the encryption key, and click Confirm.
- Enter the VMware machine password and click Next.
- The backup set is created successfully. Click Backup now to start a backup job or click Close and wait for the scheduled backup to start.