PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance: VMware Virtual Machine Protection Using Transparent Snapshots

This white paper provides insights on protecting and restoring VMware virtual machines using transparent snapshots, available with the Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance. It details the architecture of the Transparent Snapshots Data Mover (TSDM) which reduces VM stun/latency compared to traditional VADP snapshots.

The document covers the full lifecycle of the snapshot process—from full sync to delta sync and retirement—and outlines integration steps, network requirements, and supported configurations for versions up to PPDM 5.18.