Can a long-term backup of SCV virtual appliance be taken using VMware snapshot?
Applies to
- SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere (SCV)
- Scenarios involving consideration of retaining VMware snapshots of the SCV virtual appliance for several weeks
Answer
- No. A VMware snapshot is not intended for long-term retention.
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The VMware document Best practices for using VMware snapshots in the vSphere environment states:
- Do not use VMware snapshots as backups
- Do not use a single snapshot for more than 72 hours
