Backup and restore in VMware Workstation Player
VMware Workstation Player does not support backup functionality. However, you can restore a virtual machine in VMware Workstation Player. To restore a virtual machine, go to Player > File > Open and follow the prompts.
Backup and restore in VMware Workstation Pro
Creating a backup in VMware Workstation Pro
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Shut down the Edge appliance.
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Select the Edge appliance that you want to back up.
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Click File > Export to OVF.
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Click Save.
Restoring an Edge appliance in VMware Workstation Pro
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Click File > Open.
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Select the Edge appliance that you want to restore and click Open.
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Click Import.
Backup and restore in VMware ESXi
Creating a backup in VMware ESXi
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Shut down the Edge appliance in the ESXi console.
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Select the Edge appliance and click Actions > Export.
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Click OK to download the files.
Restoring an Edge appliance in VMware ESXi
Restoring an Edge appliance from an OVF file is similar to deploying a virtual machine in VMware ESXi. To restore an Edge appliance, perform the steps as described in Setting up an Edge appliance on VMware ESXi.