I have a T110-II server, running Server 2012 R2 Core as host, a single Server 2012 R2 VM. From my old server (we are upgrading and migrating to the VM), I have a LTO4-EH1 (Powervault LTO4-120HH). I have an appropriate SAS card added to the server (recognized by the system). I would like to use this as my backup. As I look at software options (3rd party) and MS documentation, I don't know if it is possible. Conflicting documentation, and I don't have time or resources to check every option. SO: CAN it be a backup if the software is running in the Host Core? Is there software that will pick up the VM from the host core? Hoping the question is clear.
I am trying to reuse hardware. I would go to DAS if necessary to store backups, but I'm uncomfortable not being able to take backups off-site. NO, cloud is not an option (our Internet is 768, and it shares some inbound ip phone system).
Thanks