Performing an Instant Virtualization

Topic

This article describes how to perform an instant virtualization on Datto Backup for Microsoft Azure.

Environment

  • Datto Backup for Microsoft Azure

Description

The Instant Virtualization recovery method boots a recovery point from the desired protected system as a virtual machine in the Datto Cloud.

  • Instant Virtualizations take place in the Datto Cloud, not in your Microsoft Azure environment.
  • You can only perform Instant Virtualizations on recovery points that have replicated to the Datto Cloud.

Method 1

  1. In the Datto Partner Portal, click the Status tab, then select BCDR Status from the drop-down menu.



  1. In the section for the target device, click the ellipsis icon on the far right-hand side of the screen, then click Recovery Launchpad from the drop-down menu.



Method 2

  1. Alternatively, from the BCDR Status page, click the name of the Datto device.



  1. On the top right of the Device Details page, click Recovery Launchpad

Procedure

  1. From the Recovery Launchpad, click the START INSTANT VIRTUALIZATION button.

  2. Choose the system from which to restore, then select the desired recovery point. Check the box for the desired system, then click the date and time from which to restore. The Recovery Launchpad will show available dates in blue. When finished, click the CREATE INSTANT VIRTUALIZATION button.

  3. Select the number of CPU cores, amount of RAM, and the Network to which you are restoring. Click Show Advanced Settings to gain control of the virtualization controller and NIC. When finished, click the CREATE INSTANT VIRTUALIZATION button.

  4. On the Cloud SIRIS Recovery Launchpad page, find the Instant Virtualization card, then find the entry for your newly created restore. Click the power icon to power your restore on.

  5. After powering the restore on, you can access it with most VNC clients. Click the external link icon under VNC to connect to the restore.

Converting Instant Virtualizations to file restores or image exports

Partners can now convert Instant Virtualizations into file restores or image exports. The image exports provide a method for converting the most recent snapshot of the instant virtualization to a VHD export for subsequent restoration to Azure.

NOTE   The virtualization will be destroyed upon conversion to either a file restore or image export. This action is not reversible.

To convert your Instant Virtualization to a file restore or image export, click the menu icon and select your conversion from the drop-down menu

Editing Instant Virtualization resources

You can power down and edit the Instant Virtualization's assigned resources (such as number of cores and amount of assigned RAM) at any time by clicking the pencil icon on the restore entry.

Destroying the Restore

When you are finished with the Instant Virtualization, power it down and click the trashcan icon to destroy and remove it from the Datto Cloud.

Cloning a cloud virtualization from history

The quickest way to create a cloud virtualization is to clone it using a previous restore as a template. For more information on creating VMs, Networks, or DR plans from previous tests refer to: 1-Click Disaster Recovery in the Datto Cloud

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