NVP vProxy: Does vProxy Support Backup or Restore of VMware Templates
Summary: VMware Virtual Machine (VM) template backup or restore is not supported through NetWorker.
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Symptoms
Does the NetWorker VMware Protection (NVP) solution support backup/restore operations of VMware VM templates?
Cause
VMware Virtual Machine (VM) template backup or restore is not supported through NetWorker. The NetWorker VMware Protection (NVP) solution uses VMware snapshot technology to backup a Point-in-Time copy of the VM and its files. It is not possible to create VMware snapshots of VM templates.
Resolution
In order to backup a VM template, it must first be converted to a Virtual Machine. After converting the template, you can backup the VM, then convert the VM back to a template.
Additional Information
In order for NetWorker to support VMware Template backups you must contact your Dell account or sales representative regarding a Request For Enhancement (RFE).
Affected Products
NetWorkerProducts
NetWorker Family, NetWorker SeriesArticle Properties
Article Number: 000227361
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 30 يونيو 2026
Version: 4
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