Comments on: 3 ESXi Backup Methods using the Command-Line https://www.altaro.com/vmware/esxi-backup-command-line/ VMware guides, how-tos, tips, and expert advice for system admins and IT professionals Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:19:32 +0000 hourly 1 By: Xavier Avrillier https://www.altaro.com/vmware/esxi-backup-command-line/#comment-6318 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:43:56 +0000 https://www.altaro.com/vmware/?p=18438#comment-6318 In reply to Chris Busch.

Hi Chris,
There is no way to backup the custom vibs with the ESXi config afaik.
One way I can think of would be to use host-profiles with vLCM baselines or image profiles but granted that it is less “automated”.

]]> By: Chris Busch https://www.altaro.com/vmware/esxi-backup-command-line/#comment-6307 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 19:46:38 +0000 https://www.altaro.com/vmware/?p=18438#comment-6307 Hi Jason,

I have a ESXI Host with a couple of extra vibs (Chelsio, NVidia, dell) installed. Is there a best practice to create a backup of the config including the vibs? Is there a way to restore an esxi host to bare metal including those vibs? I couldnt find anything. In best case I would have a backup of ythe host that I can restore with a few clicks. cheers Chris

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