# VMware

To protect your VMware virtual machines using AvePoint Cloud Backup for IaaS + PaaS, follow these steps:

1. Connect your tenant.

   • If you want to protect your Microsoft Entra tenant via AvePoint services, your tenant owner or service administrators must first connect the tenant to AvePoint Online Services. See Connect Your Tenants to AvePoint Online Services for details.

2. Configure the app profile.

   • Set up the app profile for the app required to protect the VMware virtual machines. See Configure Default AvePoint App Profiles for Microsoft Tenants for details.

3. Create the CAP Gateway.

   • Navigate to Cloud Backup for IaaS + PaaS > Settings > CAP Gateways page to create a CAP Gateway for Azure VMware. See Manage CAP Gateways for details.

4. Create the backup scope.

   • Navigate to Cloud Backup for IaaS + PaaS > Backup page and create a backup scope for VMware using the CAP Gateway mode. Define the protected virtual machines, configure the backup start time, and ensure the data retention policy and backup schedule meet your organization's needs. See Create a New Backup Scope for Azure VMware for details.

5. Monitor and manage backups.

   • Regularly monitor the backup status and ensure that backups are running as scheduled. See Monitor Your Backup for details.

6. Test restores.

   • Periodically test the restore process to ensure that you can recover data quickly and accurately.