Thanks a lot for taking the time.
- We are not using NFS.
- S3 and SC is not feasible, unfortunately.
- completely forgot about built-in vCenter backup. This is something I will have to look into.
If I remember correctly, you had to first install vCenter and then restore configuration and hope the version you installed is exactly the same as the backup.
Honestly, I'm surprised this isnt possible with Snapcenter to this day (restore vCenter to a ESXi standalone host, like it is in Veeam)
Will explore vCenter backup but for now Veeam it is.
Thank again.