Problem description
VMWARE Manual backup proxy deployment Fails
Cause
VMware account has limited permissions
Traceback
Check Deploy Proxy Logs
Location: /var/log/Phoenix/deploy_proxy.log
Look for error messages related to permission denials.
Example Log Snippet:
[2022-05-06 10:15:05,179] [ERROR] Failed to Upgrade proxy VM to NVMe compatible version: (vim.fault.NoPermission) { dynamicType = <unset>, dynamicProperty = (vmodl.DynamicProperty) [], msg = 'Permission to perform this operation was denied.',
This error clearly indicates that the VMware account used does not have the required permission to perform an operation—such as VM upgrade or modification.
Resolution
Option 1: Use the vCenter Administrator Account
Log in using a vCenter Administrator account that has full privileges across the vCenter Server and associated resources.
Redeploy the proxy using this account to avoid permission-related issues.
Option 2: Assign Required Permissions to Existing User
If using a custom or non-admin account, ensure that the user has all the required permissions necessary for proxy deployment and operations.
Refer to the Druva documentation for minimum required permissions