Virtualize via Hypervisor for Hyper-V environments
Topic
This article describes how to run a virtualization via hypervisor offload. These instructions apply to virtual and physical SIRIS appliances.
For vSphere instructions, see Virtualize via Hypervisor for VMware environments.
NOTE Datto appliances are designed for short-term business continuity use during disaster recovery. They are not intended as a long-term hypervisor or data store solution. Minimizing downtime on the production machine will help to ensure that recovery is successful.
Environment
- Datto SIRIS
- Microsoft Hyper-V
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
Description
Prerequisites
This process assumes that an active hypervisor connection exists between the Datto device and the target host. If it does not, first do so using the steps described here: Connecting a SIRIS to a Hyper-V Hypervisor.
Procedure
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To start the virtualization , connect to the Datto Device's UI.
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Select Restore from the main menu.
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Select the protected system that you want to virtualize using the Hyper-V hist, and then select Virtualize via Hypervisor.
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Select the Recovery Point and the Hypervisor connection for the restore, then click Start Virtualization.
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The virtualization settings page will load, and the Datto appliance will automatically allocate the virtual machine's resources based on the OS type detected. Resource adjustments can be made and network adapters can be added to the Virtual Machine directly from the Hyper-V Manager on your server.
NOTE For Hyper-V virtualizations, there is no view of the virtual machine's console in the SIRIS UI. For direct console access to the VM, use Hyper-V Manager on the Hyper-V host to connect to the console.
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If you need to modify the virtual machine, Datto recommends gracefully powering off the virtual machine from within the guest operating system. It is possible to stop the VM directly from the SIRIS UI, but this would be equivalent to a hard power-off instead of a graceful shutdown.
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After making the resource changes, use Hyper-V Manager or the SIRIS UI to power the VM back on.
NOTE Manual resource changes made in Hyper-V Manager do not reflect in the SIRIS UI at this time.
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When finished using the restore, return to the SIRIS Restore tab and select Stop and Unmount.
IMPORTANT This will destroy the Hyper-V virtualization, along with all changes made to it since the VM was first booted. If the virtual machine was used in production, make sure the changes are backed up or restored from, before unmounting it.
Do not destroy the Virtual Machine directly from Hyper-V Manager on the Hyper-V host. Doing this will result in a hung restore on your SIRIS, which will require assistance from Datto Technical Support to resolve.
