Problem
Following a full virtual machine restore using the Backup Exec Agent for VMware, the CPU configuration is not preserved.
The example below shows a virtual machine configured with 4 CPUs (2 virtual sockets, 2 cores per socket). Following a restore back to the original location, this changes to 4 CPUs (4 virtual sockets, 1 core per socket).
Figure 1:
Environment
ESXi 5.0
Solution
The only workaround available is to manually set the correct CPU configuration following the restore.
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This issue is currently under investigation by Symantec Corporation. Pending the outcome of the investigation, this issue may be resolved by way of a patch or hotfix in current or future revisions of the software. However, this particular issue is not currently scheduled for any release. If you feel this issue has a direct business impact for you and your continued use of the product, please contact your Symantec Sales representative or the Symantec Sales group to discuss these concerns. For information on how to contact Symantec Sales, please see http://www.symantec.com
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