Download Files from the Recovery VM

A step-by-step guide on downloading files from the Recovery VM using SCP or WinSCP, either to a local system or directly to the original VM, ensuring secure file recovery.

Accessing backed-up VM data from the Recovery VM.

This is how Trilio generates the SSH command on the UI.

Files from the Recovery VM can be downloaded either locally or directly to the original VM using the SCP command or the WinSCP tool.

Follow the steps below for each method:

1. Download Files Locally Using SCP:

• Run the following command to securely copy files:

  scp -P <port-number> -i <private-key-path> sshuser@<ip-addr>:<file-path> <dest-path>  

• Replace the placeholders with the details provided by Trilio in the UI:

  • <port-number> and <ip-addr>: Information provided by Trilio in the SSH command provided in the UI.

  • <private-key-path>: Path to the private key generated in the prerequisites section.

  • <file-path>: The file path on the Recovery VM Manager.

  • <dest-path>: The local destination path where you want to save the file.

2. Download Files Locally Using WinSCP:

• Follow these steps to transfer files using WinSCP:

  1. Enter Connection Details:

     • Hostname: Enter the service IP address from the SSH command provided in the Trilio UI.

     • Port: Enter the port number specified in the UI.

     • Username: Use the username provided in the SSH command.

     • Private Key: Navigate to Advanced → SSH → Authentication and select the private key generated during the prerequisites.

     WinSCP Inputs:

     

     WinSCP Inputs

     WinSCP PrivateKey Selection:

     

     WinSCP PrivateKey Selection
  2. Login to the SSH-Enabled Server:

     • After logging in, navigate through the directories in the WinSCP interface.

     • Find the VM backup files at the path specified by Trilio in the UI.

     

     Backed-up VM Data
  3. Download Files:

     • Select the files you want to download, right-click, and choose Download to save them locally.

     Download Files:

     

     WinSCP Download File

3. Transfer Files Directly to the Original VM Using SCP:

• To download files directly to the original VM, first SSH into the original VM.

• Then follow the same steps outlined in Download Files Locally Using SCP.

4. Transfer Files Directly to the Original VM Using WinSCP:

• Establish two separate sessions in WinSCP: one for the Recovery VM and the other for the original VM.

• In the Recovery VM session, locate the desired files, right-click, and select Copy.

  

  WinSCP Copy File From RecoveryVM Manager
• Switch to the original VM session, navigate to the target directory, right-click, and choose Paste to save the files.

  

  WinSCP Paste File From RecoveryVM Manager