Abstract: Dynamically generating proxy virtual machines (VMs) in a virtual center (vCenter) serving a backup server, by deploying a source proxy VM by passing network data to the vCenter, passing a set of internet protocol (IP) addresses and network configuration information to the vCenter to be used by the dynamically generated proxy VMs, receiving an indication from the backup server that new proxy VMs are required, and performing, in the vCenter, an instant clone operation to spawn one or more new proxy VMs. The method may further comprise passing the IP address and network configuration information for the new proxy VMs to the backup server for registration within the backup server, and using the new proxy VMs for backup operations of the backup server.

Abstract: A system for providing multiple restore points on a virtual machine includes maintaining a record of a plurality of restore points of virtual machines. Upon receiving a request from a user to access a plurality of restore points of a virtual machine, the system can mount a plurality of backup disks onto a target virtual machine and then notify the user.

Abstract: Dynamically generating proxy virtual machines (VMs) in a virtual center (vCenter) serving a backup server, by deploying a source proxy VM by passing network data to the vCenter, passing a set of internet protocol (IP) addresses and network configuration information to the vCenter to be used by the dynamically generated proxy VMs, receiving an indication from the backup server that new proxy VMs are required, and performing, in the vCenter, an instant clone operation to spawn one or more new proxy VMs. The method may further comprise passing the IP address and network configuration information for the new proxy VMs to the backup server for registration within the backup server, and using the new proxy VMs for backup operations of the backup server.

Abstract: Providing backup of virtual machines can be performed by a backup server. The backup server can maintain log-in credentials for a central management server and a virtual machine host. If communication is lost between the backup server and the central management server, the backup server can initialize a connection directly to the host and back up a target virtual machine.

Abstract: A system for providing multiple restore points on a virtual machine includes maintaining a record of a plurality of restore points of virtual machines. Upon receiving a request from a user to access a plurality of restore points of a virtual machine, the system can mount a plurality of backup disks onto a target virtual machine and then notify the user.