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Define the Original Location Restore Options

During the Recover VM configuration process, you are required to select the option of where you want to restore the virtual machine to. The available selections are Restore to the Original Location and Restore to an Alternative Location.

This procedure explains how to restore a virtual machine to the original location.

Follow these steps:

1. From the Restore Options dialog, after specifying the Resolve Conflicts and Post Recovery options, select Restore to Original Location and click Next.

   The Set Credential for Source vCenter/ESX Server dialog is displayed.

   

2. Specify the credentials for accessing the virtual machine.

   vCenter/ESX Server

   Displays the host name or IP address for the destination vCenter Server or ESX Server system.

   Note: You cannot edit this field. You can only view the details.

   VM Name

   Displays the host name of the virtual machine that you are restoring.

   Note: You cannot edit this field. You can only view the details.

   Protocol

   Specifies the protocol that you want to use for communication with the destination server. The available selections are HTTP and HTTPS.

   Port Number

   Specifies the port that you want to use for data transfer between the source server and the destination.

   Default: 443.

   User Name

   Specifies the user name that has access rights to log in to the vCenter/ESX server where you plan to restore the virtual machine.

   Password

   Specifies the corresponding password for the User Name.

3. Click OK.

   The Restore Summary dialog opens.

The restore options for original location are defined.