Ransomware attackers specifically target and attempt to destroy backup systems to increase the probability of payment. Hardening your system is critical. Please ensure you have reviewed your platform security using the Security Hardening Checklist
Cohesity

COHESITY Documentation

Explore our documentation to get started, discover products & new features, access troubleshooting guides, register sources, platforms support.

Products
Data Security Alliance
Visit Cohesity.com
Demos
Support
Blogs
Developers
Partner Portals
Cohesity Community
© 2026 Cohesity, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Use|
Privacy Policy|
Legal|
  1. Home
  2. NetBackup™ for Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator's Guide
  3. Installing NetBackup for Exchange
  4. Installing the VSS provider for vSphere
NetBackup™ for Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator's Guide

Installing the VSS provider for vSphere

Note:

You must install the latest version of the VSS provider. If you have an existing version of the provider, you must first uninstall the old version. Upgrading the NetBackup Client does not upgrade the VSS provider.

To use the VSS provider you must install it manually following installation of the NetBackup for Windows client. If the VMware VSS provider is installed, the installation program removes it and may require a restart of the computer.

To install the VSS provider

  1. Browse to the following location:

    install_path\NetBackup\bin\goodies\

  2. Double-click on the VSS provider for vSphere shortcut.
  3. Follow the prompts.
  4. When the utility has completed, restart the computer if prompted.
  5. Following the restart, the utility resumes. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

To uninstall the VSS provider

  1. Open Add or Remove Programs.
  2. Double-click on VSS provider.

    The uninstall program does not automatically reinstall the VMware VSS provider.

Feedback

Was this page helpful?
Previous

Requirements for Exchange Instant Recovery backups

Next

License for NetBackup for Exchange

Feedback

Was this page helpful?