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Exporting data to a VMware Workstation virtual machine
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Exporting data to a VMware Workstation virtual machine
In Rapid Recovery, you can export data to VMware Workstation by performing a one-time export or by
establishing a continual export (for virtual standby). Complete the steps in the following procedures for the
appropriate type of export.
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Performing a one-time VMware Workstation export
Complete the steps in this procedure to perform a one-time export to VMware Workstation.
1. In the Rapid Recovery Core Console, in the button bar, click the Restore drop-down menu, click VM Export.
2. In the Virtual Machine Export Wizard, select One-time Export.
3. Click Next.
4. On the Machines page, select the protected machine that you want to export.
5. Click Next.
6. On the Recovery Points page, select the recovery point that you want to use for the export.
7. Click Next.
8. On the Destination page in the Export Wizard, in the Recover to Virtual machine drop-down menu, select
VMware Workstation, and then click Next.
9. On the Virtual Machine Options page, enter the parameters for accessing the virtual machine as described
in the following table.
Table 121. Virtual machine parameters
Option
Description
VM Machine Location
Specify the path of the local folder or network share
on which to create the virtual machine.
NOTE:
If you specified a network share
path, you will need to enter a valid logon
credentials for an account that is registered
on the target machine. The account must
have read and write permissions to the
network share.
User name
Enter the logon credentials for the network location
for the export.
•
If you specified a network share path, you need
to enter a valid user name for an account that is
registered on the target machine.
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If you entered a local path, a user name is not
required.
