Abstract: Described are techniques for data integrity monitoring of point-in-time backups. The techniques include obtaining a point-in-time backup of a virtual computing resource that executes in a computing environment which is monitored by a controller component of a disaster recovery system. The techniques further include starting a temporary virtual computing resource in a virtual private network from the point-in-time backup of the virtual computing resource. The techniques further include establishing communication between the controller component and the temporary virtual computing resource to enable the controller component to initiate an integrity check of data included in the point-in-time backup. The techniques further include, in response to an indication that the point-in-time backup passed the integrity check, preserving the point-in-time backup as a validated safe backup of the virtual computing resource.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes assigning a priority to virtual machines (VMs), and obtaining pathing information for the VMs. At least one of the VMs assigned a relatively higher priority is selected to perform a process over at least one of the VMs assigned a relatively lower priority. A computer program product according to another embodiment includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith. The program instructions are readable and/or executable by a computer to cause the computer to perform the foregoing method. A system according to another embodiment includes a processor, and logic integrated with the processor, executable by the processor, or integrated with and executable by the processor. The logic is configured to perform the foregoing method.