Using VMWare ESXi 6.7.0 with Essentials licensing, I would like to backup my VMs to a plugged External HD. Previously we did it with Veeam because we were using a Windows Server, but now with their Hypervisor we couldn't find some way to do it.
What I've already seen:
Veeam – Couldn't find an apropriate solution for what we need, is it possible to install it or use remotely without paid agent solutions?
OVF Export – From what I did understand by reading this feature would use the network to export the VM. That´s not exactly what I'm looking for (if it's this)
ghettoVCB.sh – I'm not sure if this one works with this version, from what I did read it works with version 5 and 4.
Is there any other way to achieve this using free alternatives to communicate with ESXi 6.7?
Thank you very much!
Best Answer
What's with the file system on the external USB?
If you have any Windows-based VMs (or you can create one), you can pass-through external USB to the Windows VM, Install Veeam and set external USB device as a backup repository for Veeam Backups.
But be sure, that Veeam update 3a must be installed to make a backup from ESXi 6.7