Hi,
i have exact the same question!
TR3737 says this:
Recovering from Loss of SMVI Server when Installed on Local Disk
The following steps must be taken to protect SMVI when installed on local disk:
1. Backup the following two directories
i. %PROGRAMFILES%\NetApp\SMVI\Server\repository\
ii. %PROGRAMFILES%\NetApp\SMVI\Server\etc
2. In the event of failure of the SMVI server, install SMVI on a replacement system.
3. Stop the SMVI service
4. Copy the backed-up files listed in step 1 to their original location.
5. Restart the SMVI service within Windows.
6. Start the SMVI GUI and enter “Setup’”.
7. Enter the vCenter server name or IP address.
8. Enter the necessary storage information
9. Select “Restore” from within the SMVI GUI.
Backup jobs will be listed and scheduled jobs will run successfully.
Anyone tried this?
Regards, Frederik