Restoring Guest OS Files

The Files tab of vSphere Self-Service Backup Portal allows you to browse the guest OS file system in a VM backup and restore individual files. You can restore files from indexed and non-indexed guest OS file systems.

To restore guest OS files, follow the steps described in Performing 1-Click File Restore.

Note

When you restore from non-indexed guest OS file system, mount operation is performed using mount server associated with the backup repository that stores the backup file.
Before you restore files from a non-Windows VM, make sure that a helper host or helper appliance is configured on the backup server. For more information, see Preparing for File Search and Restore (non-Windows machines).