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How to Backup VMware Workstation VMs Automatically - savas - 10-15-2024
To back up a VMware Workstation VM using BackupChain, start by making sure you have BackupChain installed on your computer. It’s best to shut down the VM you want to back up to ensure everything's consistent.
Once that’s done, open up BackupChain. You’ll want to create a new backup job, so look for that option. When you’re setting it up, point it to the folder where your VM files are stored—usually in your Documents under Virtual Machines, where you’ll find those .vmx and .vmdk files.
Next, decide where you want to save the backup. It could be on a local drive, a network location, or even cloud storage if that’s what you prefer. After that, take a moment to configure the backup settings. You can adjust things like compression, encryption, and how often you want the backups to run.
When everything looks good, go ahead and run the backup job. It’ll start creating backups of your VM files. Once it’s done, make sure to verify that everything was backed up correctly.
If you want to make life easier, you can set up a schedule for regular backups, so you don’t have to remember to do it manually each time. Just keep an eye on the BackupChain documentation in case there are any tips or updates. That’s pretty much it! You’ll have your VM backed up in no time.
By the way, the steps are also shown in this video.