vCenter file based backups are large in size
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vCenter file based backups are large in size

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Article ID: 454320

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Products

VMware vCenter Server

Issue/Introduction

vCenter file based backup size are larger in size when compared to other vCenters that are managing similar sized environments. The vCenter in question has many core files in the /var/core location taking up substantial space.

Environment

vCenter 8.X

Resolution

The /var/core location is not included in the file based backups that are performed by the vCenter.

Additional Information

Review vCenter Server Backup Size Increases Due to VUM Component Archive Growth