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workingDir parameter will be removed when VM restore, that specify the root directory of the datastore

  • December 6, 2022
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Even though the datastore exists and can be referenced at destination ESXi host, the workingDir parameter was removed during restore with the following message.
2022/12/02 11:48:46          Removing workingDir parameter because it points to a non-existent datastore /vmfs/volumes/63652fbd-aed4fef5-8da8-48210b3d7365

After checking with support(Case # 05738353), we were told that the Veeam specification is that if the root directory of the datastore is specified, it is removed even if it exists.

Please note that there may be few cases where the root directory is specified.

    Chris.Childerhose
    Madi.Cristil

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    Chris.Childerhose
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    • Chris.Childerhose
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    • December 6, 2022

    If this is meant to be a request you should post it on the R&D forum.  https://forums.veeam.com

     

    Chris Childerhose - VMCA2024 | VMCE2023 | VMCE-SP2024 | Veeam Vanguard 8* | Veeam Legend 5* | VUG Canada Leader | vExpert 6* | Toronto VMUG Leader | VCAP-DCV/VCP-DCV | Object First Ace | Cisco Champion | Twitter: @cchilderhose | Blog Site – https://just-virtualization.tech
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    • Yukinobu
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    • December 6, 2022

    Thanks.
    I have an end user who is having trouble and I will make a request on the forum.

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    • Madi.Cristil
    • Community Manager
    • December 6, 2022

    Even though the datastore exists and can be referenced at destination ESXi host, the workingDir parameter was removed during restore with the following message.
    2022/12/02 11:48:46          Removing workingDir parameter because it points to a non-existent datastore /vmfs/volumes/63652fbd-aed4fef5-8da8-48210b3d7365

    After checking with support(Case # 05738353), we were told that the Veeam specification is that if the root directory of the datastore is specified, it is removed even if it exists.

    Please note that there may be few cases where the root directory is specified.

    @Mildur 

    Madi Cristil
    Chris.Childerhose
    dloseke
    regnor
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    • regnor
    • Veeam MVP
    • December 6, 2022

    Even though the datastore exists and can be referenced at destination ESXi host, the workingDir parameter was removed during restore with the following message.
    2022/12/02 11:48:46          Removing workingDir parameter because it points to a non-existent datastore /vmfs/volumes/63652fbd-aed4fef5-8da8-48210b3d7365

    After checking with support(Case # 05738353), we were told that the Veeam specification is that if the root directory of the datastore is specified, it is removed even if it exists.

    Please note that there may be few cases where the root directory is specified.

    @Mildur

    @HannesK Is already on it 😉

    https://forums.veeam.com/vmware-vsphere-f24/feature-request-workingdir-parameter-will-be-removed-when-vm-restore-that-specify-the-root-directory-of-the-datastore-t83976.html

    Max M. | Systems Engineer @Veeam | VMCE/VMCA | VeeaMVP 2023 | former Legend & Vanguard
    Chris.Childerhose
    dloseke
    Madi.Cristil
    Madi.Cristil
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    • Madi.Cristil
    • Community Manager
    • December 6, 2022

    Even though the datastore exists and can be referenced at destination ESXi host, the workingDir parameter was removed during restore with the following message.
    2022/12/02 11:48:46          Removing workingDir parameter because it points to a non-existent datastore /vmfs/volumes/63652fbd-aed4fef5-8da8-48210b3d7365

    After checking with support(Case # 05738353), we were told that the Veeam specification is that if the root directory of the datastore is specified, it is removed even if it exists.

    Please note that there may be few cases where the root directory is specified.

    @Mildur

    @HannesKIs already on it 😉

    https://forums.veeam.com/vmware-vsphere-f24/feature-request-workingdir-parameter-will-be-removed-when-vm-restore-that-specify-the-root-directory-of-the-datastore-t83976.html

    Thank you , @regnor ! 😊

    Madi Cristil
    Chris.Childerhose
    dloseke
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