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Performing a One-Time ESXi Export
You can choose to perform a one-time export for ESXi. Complete the steps in this
procedure to perform a one-time export.
To perform a one-time ESXi export
1. In the AppAssure 5 Core Console, click the Machines tab.
2. In the list of protected machines, select the machine or cluster with the recovery
point that you want to export.
3. In the Actions drop-down menu for that machine, click Export, and then select
ESX(i) Export.
The Select Export Type dialog box displays.
4. In the Select Export Type dialog box, click One-time export and click Next.
The ESXi Export - Select Recovery Point dialog box displays.
5. Select a recovery point to export and then click Next.
The Virtual Standby Recovery Point to VMware vCenter Server/ESXi dialog box
displays.
Defining Virtual Machine Information for Performing an ESXi Export
Complete the steps in this procedure to define the information for the virtual
machine.
To define virtual machine information for performing an ESXi export
1. From the Virtual Standby Recovery Point to VMware vCenter Server/ESXi dialog
box, enter the parameters for accessing the virtual machine as described in the
following table.
2. Click Connect.
Performing a Continuous (Virtual Standby) ESXi Export
You can choose to perform a one-time or continuous export. Complete the steps in
this procedure to perform a continuous export.
To perform a continuous (virtual standby) ESXi export
1. In the AppAssure 5 Core Console, click the Machines tab.
Text Box Description
Host name Enter a name for the host machine.
Port Enter the port for the host machine. The default is 443.
User name Enter the logon credentials for the host machine.
Password Enter the logon credentials for the host machine.