> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpcenter.xopero.com/xopero-one-en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://helpcenter.xopero.com/xopero-one-en/backup-and-recovery/virtual-machines/vmware/recovery/instant-restore-disaster-recovery.md).

# Instant restore (disaster recovery)

**Instant restore** provides a rapid virtual machine recovery. It restores the machine’s configuration files to the **VMware** datastore, prepares a virtual machine, and mounts the disks to run directly from the backup copy. This allows the **Xopero ONE** administrator to start using the virtual machine almost immediately, without waiting for the full restore to complete.

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**Instant restore** is not intended for production use and should be used <mark style="color:red;">**only for disaster recovery**</mark>. For restoring production data, use the **whole VM recovery** option.
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## Restoration process

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Open the **Storages** tab in [**XMS**](#user-content-fn-1)[^1].

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Select the **browse** <img src="/files/McEWIJBVNcz1utfOVOyN" alt="" data-size="original"> button and choose the vault where the virtual machine backup is located.

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When the backup of a virtual machine is stored in cloud storage, the **instant restore** feature may work slower because it requires random-access read operations.
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Select the backup plan and the version of the virtual machine you want to restore.
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After choosing the backup plan and VM version, click **Restore** under the backup copy you wish to recover and select the **Instant restore** option from the drop-down list.

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Specify whether to restore the VM to its original location or a new one:

1. **Original location** — the **original location** option automatically applies all settings from the backup, restoring the virtual machine to the same **ESXi**/**vCenter**, datastore, compute resource, and VM folder, with the same virtual network configuration. The only setting you can modify is the VM name.
2. **New location** — this option allows you to manually choose the location to which the VM will be restored and adjust additional settings:
   1. **VMware environment** — this field allows you to select the **ESXi** host or **vCenter** where the data will be restored (the list displays only servers that are connected to **Xopero ONE**).&#x20;
   2. **Compute resource** — lets you choose the compute resource infrastructure to process the recovered data.
   3. **Datastore** — the location where the virtual machine files will be stored. **Xopero ONE** operates within the selected **VMware** environment.
   4. **VM folder** — lets you select the specific directory on the datastore where the VM will be restored.
   5. **Virtual network** — allows you to select your virtual network resource.

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Enter the VM's name, and click **Next**.
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Decide whether the restored machine should start automatically and select the port to use.

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Double-check your settings and start the restoration process by clicking the **Start now** button.

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The machine will be available on your **VMware** server. If everything is configured correctly, a new entry will appear in the **Tasks** tab and will remain active until you stop it.

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After you finish working with the machine, you can shut it down by canceling the current instant restore job. To do this, click the **X** button and confirm that you want to cancel the instant restore task.

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[^1]: Xopero ONE Management Service