Add a VM group to identify a specific set of virtual machines to back up or restore.
Before You Begin
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Define a server plan that specifies the storage, retention, and backup schedule to be used for the VM group.
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To select VMs based on views or automatic discovery rules, see "Views and Rule Options" (below).
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Review the options for adding rules to discover VMs in Hyper-V.
Procedure
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From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Protect > Virtualization.
The Overview page appears.
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Click the VM groups tab.
The VM group page appears.
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Click Add VM group.
The Add VM group dialog box appears.
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In the Name box, enter a name for the VM group.
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Add VMs or configure a rule to automatically add new VMs:
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To add VM group content, click Add virtual machines. On the Add virtual machines page, select the VMs you want to add, and then click OK.
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To discover instances automatically, click Add rule, define a rule, and then click Save.
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From the Plan list, select a plan that defines backup schedules and storage for the VM group.
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Click Save.