08-21-2024, 06:11 PM
Restoring a VM from an Azure backup to an on-premises Hyper-V environment can seem daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s really not that complicated. Let’s break it down a bit.
First, you need to ensure that you're set up on both ends. Make sure your Azure subscription has the backup of the VM you’re looking to restore, and that your on-prem Hyper-V server is ready to go. You’ll also want to have the Azure AzCopy tool installed; this little gem will help you transfer the backup data from Azure to your local setup.
Next, you’ll navigate to the Azure portal and locate the backup vault containing your VM’s backup data. Select the specific VM you want to restore and go through the restoration process. You’ll usually have the option to restore to another Azure VM, but since we’re looking to bring it on-prem, you'll select the “Export” option. This will package everything you need into a format suitable for the Hyper-V environment, specifically a VHD file.
Once you kick off the export, Azure will generate a URL for you. This URL points directly to the location of your exported VHD file in Azure Storage. Grab this link because you’re going to need it. With the AzCopy tool, you can now use that URL to download the VHD. Point the tool to the URL and tell it where you want to save it on your local machine. AzCopy will handle the transfer for you, and you can watch it in real-time, which is pretty satisfying.
Once you have the VHD file on your system, open up Hyper-V Manager. Go ahead and create a new VM, and when prompted about storage, choose “Use an existing virtual hard disk.” Point it to the VHD file you downloaded. It's that easy! After that, finalize the VM settings, hit ‘Finish’, and boot it up. Your VM should start just as if it had been running locally all along.
You might run into some network configuration issues, depending on how your setup looks. Don't stress if you do; you can tackle those by adjusting the network settings within the VM once it’s up and running.
Just remember, whether it’s restoring from a backup or migrating VMs, staying organized and methodical will be your best friends in this process. Good luck, and you’ll be a VM restoration pro in no time!
I hope my post was useful. Are you new to Hyper-V and do you have a good Hyper-V backup solution? See my other post
First, you need to ensure that you're set up on both ends. Make sure your Azure subscription has the backup of the VM you’re looking to restore, and that your on-prem Hyper-V server is ready to go. You’ll also want to have the Azure AzCopy tool installed; this little gem will help you transfer the backup data from Azure to your local setup.
Next, you’ll navigate to the Azure portal and locate the backup vault containing your VM’s backup data. Select the specific VM you want to restore and go through the restoration process. You’ll usually have the option to restore to another Azure VM, but since we’re looking to bring it on-prem, you'll select the “Export” option. This will package everything you need into a format suitable for the Hyper-V environment, specifically a VHD file.
Once you kick off the export, Azure will generate a URL for you. This URL points directly to the location of your exported VHD file in Azure Storage. Grab this link because you’re going to need it. With the AzCopy tool, you can now use that URL to download the VHD. Point the tool to the URL and tell it where you want to save it on your local machine. AzCopy will handle the transfer for you, and you can watch it in real-time, which is pretty satisfying.
Once you have the VHD file on your system, open up Hyper-V Manager. Go ahead and create a new VM, and when prompted about storage, choose “Use an existing virtual hard disk.” Point it to the VHD file you downloaded. It's that easy! After that, finalize the VM settings, hit ‘Finish’, and boot it up. Your VM should start just as if it had been running locally all along.
You might run into some network configuration issues, depending on how your setup looks. Don't stress if you do; you can tackle those by adjusting the network settings within the VM once it’s up and running.
Just remember, whether it’s restoring from a backup or migrating VMs, staying organized and methodical will be your best friends in this process. Good luck, and you’ll be a VM restoration pro in no time!
I hope my post was useful. Are you new to Hyper-V and do you have a good Hyper-V backup solution? See my other post
