Question : ESXi Backup Vmware best way ?

I am looking for a good way to backup ESXI server. I only have one server and a few Buffalo stations I could back it up to. I am looking for a way to do a FULL os backup not just the Virtual Machines . Any ideas would be great.

Answer : ESXi Backup Vmware best way ?

ESXi itself really does not need to be backed up as it is easy to install again. Sure there a few settings, etc ... but they are easy to reconfigure... Of course for full VM backups, it is difficult for Free Editions of ESXi.

1) You can do full backups of the VM's using the Free FastSCP (www.veeam.com) or a similar tool to copy the VM files while they are powered off.

2) The other option you could use the William's Lams' GhettoVCB script that will allow you to backup the VM's while they are running . http://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-8760

Hope this helps.