Include new VMs in backup option

Details

The Include new VMs in backup option was added to HyperBack (agentless backup) starting with ActiveImage Protector 2022 version 7.5.1.9530. Its behavior is described below.

Operational Specifications
- The feature works when a new virtual machine is added to the same hypervisor used by the HyperBack schedule.
- If multiple HyperBack schedules have this option enabled, only the first schedule that runs after the new VM is added will apply. 
- If the schedule is set for a single VM, a new HyperBack schedule is created for the new VM using the same settings.
- If the schedule is set for multiple VMs, the new VM is added to the existing schedule. 

Example:
Assume VM1–VM4 are virtual machines on the same hypervisor.

1. Two HyperBack schedules are configured with this option enabled:

• Schedule 1 (Single VM): VM1

• Schedule 2 (Multiple VMs): VM2, VM3

2. VM4 is added to the hypervisor.

3. The result depends on which schedule runs first:

• If Schedule 1 runs first:

  • Schedule 1: VM1

  • Schedule 2: VM2, VM3

  • New Schedule 3: VM4

• If Schedule 2 runs first:

  • Schedule 1: VM1

  • Schedule 2: VM2, VM3, VM4

Target Product

- ActiveImage Protector 2022

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