An administrator needs to dynamically add VMware VMs that have a custom application installed to a backup job. How can this job be created?

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Options

• AUse the RESTful API to scan the VM inventory for machines that match the criteria.
• BIn Enterprise Manager, create a dynamic group of VMs that contain both tags.
• CCreate a backup job based on vSphere tags.
• DModify a custom CSV file to be scanned before the start of each job.

• A
  10% (5)
• B
  4% (2)
• C
  84% (43)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

To dynamically include VMware VMs with a custom application installed in a backup job, the most efficient approach is C: Create a backup job based on vSphere tags. VMware vSphere tagging allows administrators to assign metadata to VMs, making it easier to categorize and manage them according to various criteria, such as application type, department, or any custom criteria relevant to the organization. Veeam Backup & Replication can leverage these tags to dynamically include VMs in backup jobs. By setting up a backup job to include VMs tagged with a specific identifier related to the custom application, any VM tagged accordingly will be automatically included in the backup job. This approach simplifies management, ensures consistency, and allows for the flexible and dynamic grouping of VMs based on changing criteria without the need for manual adjustments to the backup job configuration.

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