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VMware ESX Server Supported Backup Tools

Last updated: 10/07/2007

This document lists the links to ESX Server 2.5 and 3.0 supported backup clients. Refer to the   Backup Software Compatibility for ESX Server 3.0 for information about using these backup clients with ESX Server 3.0.x.

Below are listed supported backup clients and associated manufacturer links. These are listed for your convenience only. You must obtain from the manufacturer the application, support, and licensing you require.

ESX Server 3.0

CommVault Galaxy
Computer Associates Clients
EMC/Avamar
HP Data Protector Software
IBM Clients
Legato Clients
Symantec Clients
Veritas Clients

CommVault Galaxy Backup and Recovery

  • CommVault, Galaxy Backup and Recovery
    Supported versions:

Computer Associates System Management Clients

EMC/Avamar

  • EMC/Avamar Axion
    Supported versions:

HP Data Protector Software

IBM Tivoli System Management Clients

EMC System Management Clients

Symantec System Management Clients

VERITAS System Management Clients

ESX Server 2.5.x

CommVault Galaxy
Computer Associates Clients
IBM Clients
Legato Clients
Veritas Clients

CommVault Galaxy Backup and Recovery

  • CommVault, Galaxy Backup and Recovery
    Supported versions:

Computer Associates System Management Clients

IBM Tivoli System Management Clients

  • IBM Tivoli Storage Manager
    Supported versions:
    • 5.1.5
    • 5.1.6
    • 5.1.7, or 5.1.7 with client version 5.1.6
    • 5.2.1, or 5.2.1 with client version 5.2.0
    • 5.2.3
    • 5.3.3 with client version 5.2.0
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Legato System Management Clients

VERITAS System Management Clients