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VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery

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description VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery Overview

VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery provides a cloud-based solution for replicating virtual machines from on-premises environments to VMware’s public cloud infrastructure. Leveraging Zerto replication, it allows for rapid failover and business continuity in case of disasters. This service is particularly useful for organizations needing robust data protection and minimal downtime restoration of critical applications, supporting IT professionals managing complex workloads across hybrid environments.

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How does VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery differ from Site Recovery Manager (SRM)?

VMware Cloud DR is a cloud-native, on-demand solution that replicates workloads to a cloud target—typically VMware Cloud on AWS—without requiring a dedicated secondary data center. SRM, by contrast, is designed for site-to-site recovery between two on-premises VMware environments and requires matching infrastructure at both sites.

What recovery point objectives (RPO) can VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery achieve?

VMware Cloud DR uses block-level, application-aware snapshots that can typically achieve RPOs as low as 5 minutes for many protected workloads, depending on the configured snapshot interval and available replication bandwidth. This makes it suitable for business-critical applications where minimal data loss is required.

Does VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery support automated failover and failback?

Yes, VMware Cloud DR includes orchestrated recovery runbooks that automate the sequencing of VM recovery, including dependency ordering for multi-tier applications. Failback from the cloud back to the on-premises environment is also supported, though the process typically requires planning around bandwidth and storage synchronization.

What infrastructure is needed to run VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?

VMware Cloud DR requires an on-premises vSphere environment with the VMware Cloud DR appliance deployed, plus a subscription to VMware Cloud on AWS as the recovery target. The solution also integrates with VMware's SDDC stack including vCenter Server for workload discovery and management.

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