Recoverability
The topic of recoverability for network and security virtualization within in a VMware Cloud Provider Program environment relates to the ability to back up and restore the following associated VMware NSX components:
• NSX Manager
• NSX Edge
• NSX firewall rules
• NSX Service Composer
• Virtual distributed switch
• vCenter Server
At a minimum, service providers must make regular backups of NSX Manager and vCenter Server to restore the system state in the event of a catastrophic failure.
The overall backup frequency and schedule might vary based on business need and operational procedures set up by operational teams. However, VMware recommends having the same number of NSX backups as there are configuration changes. NSX Manager backups can be made on demand or on an automated hourly, daily, or weekly basis. To restore the system state after a failure, the recommended timeframe to make backups is the following:
• Before an NSX or vCenter Server upgrade.
• After an NSX or vCenter Server upgrade.
• During or after Day Zero deployment and configuration of VMware NSX components (creation of controllers, logical switches, distributed logical router, NSX Edge components, security, and firewall policies).
• Following infrastructure changes.
• After any major Day2 changes.
Synchronize VMware NSX component backups (NSX Manager and NSX Controller) with your backup schedule for other dependent components (vCenter Server, cloud management systems, operational tools, and so on). This will capture the entire system state at a given time, and give you a stable state in time to which you can roll back.