How can I export my hyperv machines using C#?

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I have 4 HyperV virtual operating systems running on Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2012 Server R2. I am looking for developing a C# Console Application to back up these machines (Exporting as VHD) every week automatically. Is there any way how I can do this?

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Tried Google but couldn't find any ways to do this.

Posted 13-Dec-17 2:31am

Yesudass Moses

Updated 16-Dec-17 9:13am

Richard MacCutchan

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joris.spriet · Accepted Answer · 2017-12-16T09:13:00

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Hi,

instead of rolling your own solution in C#, you might have a look at this:
Full Backup of Hyper-V Virtual Machines - PowerShell Script (Update 3.7)[^]

More info also here: Backing Up and Restoring Virtual Machines[^]
and here: Exporting a Snapshot of a Virtual Machine (C#)[^]

Posted 16-Dec-17 9:13am

joris.spriet