sudo hpreg-backup --verify my_backup.bin
ESXi utilizes a RAM disk for the /etc and root partitions. This means the storage space used here is actually a portion of the server’s physical RAM. Historically, a bug in certain versions of the HPE Smart Storage Administrator CLI resulted in the hpreg-backup file growing uncontrollably or being created as an excessively large file.
You can usually spot it by running a simple listing command in the ESXi shell: hpreg-backup
This usually means you are running the tool on a non-HPE server, or on a legacy Gen9 or older system. hpreg-backup is designed for Gen10 and newer. For Gen9, use the legacy conrep tool.
The kernel module hpregistry is not loaded. On Linux: sudo hpreg-backup --verify my_backup
Your DR plan likely covers OS images (Veeam, Commvault) and virtualization (vSphere HA). Add this layer:
On some older Pavilion or Envy models, the HP Backup Scheduler creates these files during scheduled maintenance windows. Should You Delete It? You can usually spot it by running a
: It is a snapshot of specific Windows Registry entries created by HP applications.
