vmWare vmBackups

The script takes a backup of running and non-running virtual machines that are managed by vCenter.

Requirements

This script needs the vmWare PowerCli module to run.

Configuring the Script

You must update the following variables:

$BackupVM_List = Get-VM -Tag "Permit-Backups";
$Backup_Datastore = Get-Datastore -Name "HomeNAS-Cache";
$Backup_Location = Get-Folder -Name "Backup Machines";

In vCenter you must add the tag to the virtual machines you want to have this script to backup. You can alter what tag to look for here, this is the same for the Datastore location where the backups will be placed and the "Folder" that will be used to place the new VM logically while the virtal machine is being cloned.

Also update the vCenter information in the script or remove the two argument so the script prompts for the login information.

Running the script

Option 1 (Shell Prompts)

./process-backups.ps1

Option 2 (Unattended Backups)

./process-backups.ps1 -BackupAll:$true