This is an archive version of the document. To get the most up-to-date information, see the current version. Performing Failover For more information on failover, see Failover and Failover and Failback for CDP.To perform failover, use the VMware Failover wizard.Check prerequisites.Launch the VMware Failover wizard.Select VMs.Select a restore point.Specify the failover reason.Finish working with the wizard.