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Vmware tools needed

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Hi

My predecessor didn't install vmware tools on several VM (including DC running under 2008R2). Vsphere is running 4.0 version (not 4.1 !)

- Can i use B&R toi back-up those vms even if vmware tools aren't installed ?
- I have a VM (with vm tools) with exchange 2010 SP 1 (under 2008R2) , is it safe to backup with B&R since B&R uses snapshots mechanisms to backup ?

Thanks for your help

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Re: Vmware tools needed

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Clement, VMware Tools are required for backup with application-aware image processing enabled (which is required to safely backup Exchange Server). Please read about application-aware image processing in our sticky FAQ. Thanks.
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Re: Vmware tools needed

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ok that's i was thinking

is it safe to backup Exchange 2010 with B&R ? is it better to use VSS or vmware quiescing mode ?
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It's always better to use "application aware image processing" that comes with Veeam B&R to backup highly transactional VMs such as Exchange, SQL Server etc.
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Does VMware tools required?

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Do i need to have installed and running Vmware tools in each VM for backup, if i will use Veeam application aware quiescence?
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