DATTO BMR Restore (using virtual USB) of PROXMOX VM Backup (PART 1)

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THIS IS BROKEN INTO 2 PARTS DUE TO LIMIT OF 10 IMAGES

Prerequisites – Note exact individual and combined size(s) of all disks on VM to be restored.​

CREATE VM
  • Log into ProxMox and Create VM on Node ‘PROX1’
    • Check “Advanced” box at bottom to see advanced options

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  • Create VM: GENERAL
    • Start at boot optional
  • Create VM: OS
    • Set ISO image to use datto-utilities.iso
    • This is located in the ISO repository on host, may need updated from Datto as latest version is needed. Backup Agent Download Page - Datto.com
    • Set Guest OS to Server OS to be restored, Server 2019 in this example
    • No need to add additional drive for VirtIO drivers, already embedded in restored image.
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  • Create VM: System
    • Graphic Card: Default
    • Machine: q35
    • SCSI Controller: VirtIO SCSI (not VirtIO SCSI Single)
    • BIOS: OVMF (UEFI)
    • Check Add EFI Disk
    • EFI Storage: StorageOne (same as typical VM’s)
    • Format: Raw disk image (raw)
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  • Create VM: Disks
    • Bus/Device: SCSI (SCSI Controller should default to VirtIO SCSI)
    • Storage: StorageOne (same as typical VM’s)
    • Disk Size (GiB): Combined Size of all drives of restoring VM
    • Format: Raw disk image (raw)
    • Cache: Write back
    • Discard: Check Box
    • SSD emulation: Check Box IF native drives are SSD
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  • Create VM: CPU
    • Socket/Core: Match to previous system OR as desired
    • Type: host
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  • Create VM: Memory
    • Match to previous system OR as desired
    • Keep ballooning device checked
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  • Create VM: Network
    • Bridge: Default
    • Model: VirtIO (paravirtualized)
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  • Create VM: Confirm
    • Confirm settings and Finish
START VM
  • Start VM to adjust SecureBoot settings
  • NOTE: VM will FAIL on 1st boot as SecureBoot is enabled.
    • This is normal, so Press any key to enter the Boot Manager Menu
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  • Select Device Manger
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  • Navigate to Secure Boot Configuration
  • Uncheck Attempt Secure Boot <Spacebar> to Toggle Checkbox
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  • F10 to SAVE and Y to Confirm
  • ESC twice to EXIT
  • Then select Continue and ENTER on the next screen to Apply.
  • Datto BMR will now load

CONTINUE ONTO PART 2
 
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