15.4. Use virtual machine file restore

Procedure

1. Edit the DataProtectionApplication CR to enable the VMFR feature:

   apiVersion: oadp.openshift.io/v1alpha1
   kind: DataProtectionApplication
   metadata:
     name: oadp-backup
     namespace: openshift-adp
   spec:
     configuration:
       nodeAgent:
         enable: true
         uploaderType: kopia
       velero:
         defaultPlugins:
           - kubevirt
           - csi
           - openshift
           - aws
         disableFsBackup: false
     vmFileRestore:
       enable: true
     backupLocations:
       - velero:
           config:
             profile: "default"
             region: <region>
           provider: aws
           default: true
           credential:
             key: cloud
             name: <cloud_credentials>
           objectStorage:
             bucket: <bucket_name>
             prefix: velero

   where:

   kubevirt

   Specifies the kubevirt Velero plugin in the defaultPlugins list. This plugin is required for VM backup and file-level restore operations.

   vmFileRestore

   Specifies the section in the DPA spec to enable the VMFR feature.

   enable

   Specifies whether to enable the VMFR feature. Set to true to enable the feature.

2. Apply the DPA configuration by running the following command:

   $ oc apply -f <dpa_cr_filename>

   Replace <dpa_cr_filename> with the file name containing the DPA CR configuration.

Verification

1. To verify that the DPA is reconciled with the VMFR feature enabled, run the following command:

   $ oc get dpa -n openshift-adp -o yaml

   In the output, verify that the status.conditions section includes a condition with type: VMFileRestoreReady and status: "True".

2. To verify that the oadp-vm-file-restore-controller-manager pod is running, run the following command:

   $ oc get pod -n openshift-adp

   The output should include a running oadp-vm-file-restore-controller-manager pod.