is it possible to extract a single file from the most recent backup of a hyperV VM from a commandline utility? It tried “extract.exe” and it appears to only extract EVERYTHING and actually restores the vhdx file. Which I would then have to mount the vhdx somehow and extract the file I need.
I’d like to run this from cmdline on a daily schedule.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Best answer by Chris.Childerhose
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You do use the extract utility for files - https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/extract_utility_console.html?ver=120
There’s no example there of extracting a single file that’s nested inside the VM’s VHDX file.
You can extract all the VM files from a single VM, but not specific “windows” files inside that VM.
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I think you need to extract the vhdx files then the files. I don't think the utility can extract single files. Using the console is easier as you can restore just files.
Hello,
I don’t know why you need it but if you want it to test restore works, you can use surebackup.
ok. Thanks. Unrelated to that but working toward the same goal:
Can I copy specific “locked” windows files from a VM? I tried building a veeam copy job, but since they’re quick books QBW files - they in use and locked. How would I achieve a VSS copy of a few files instead of a “dumb” windows copy?
Thanks Chris.
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ok. Thanks. Unrelated to that but working toward the same goal:
Can I copy specific “locked” windows files from a VM? I tried building a veeam copy job, but since they’re quick books QBW files - they in use and locked. How would I achieve a VSS copy of a few files instead of a “dumb” windows copy?
Thanks Chris.
I am unsure for QuickBooks as that is not a typical VSS related file like SQL or the like. You might need to have the app closed to back it up.
That’s kinda what I thought. It’s locked for a very good reason and a VSS snap of it may be a bad state.
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