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Veeam Backup & Replication allows you to recover full VMs from archives on tape. The process of full VM restore from tape includes two stages:
- First, Veeam Backup & Replication restores a backup file to a staging location (a backup repository or a folder).
- Next, Veeam Backup & Replication restores the VM into the virtual infrastructure. After the VM is restored, the backup is deleted from the staging location.
To restore full VMs from tape to virtual infrastructure, use the Full VM Restore wizard. This section will guide you through all steps of the wizard and provide explanation on available options.
To restore files from tape, follow the next steps: