Perform this task to import a VM backup file to the system. The backup file can be used to restore a VM to the state at a specific time. For more information, see "Restore a VM."
On the top navigation bar, click VMs.
Select a VM, and then click the Backup Management tab.
Click Import.
Set the parameters as described in "Parameters," or click Backup Policy to import VMs.
Recovery Mode: Select a VM recovery mode.
Local Directory—Uses a local file to import a VM backup file.
FTP—Uses FTP to import a VM backup file.
SSH/SCP—Uses SSH/SCP to import a VM backup file.
IP Address: Enter the IP address of the remote server. This parameter is available only if the recovery mode is FTP or SSH/SCP.
Username: Enter the username for logging in to the remote server. It must be an account created on the remote FTP or SSH/SCP server.
Password: Enter the password for logging in to the remote server. This parameter is available only if the recovery mode is FTP or SSH/SCP.
Location: Enter the directory of the VM backup file, /vms/images for example.