We just recently deployed our VMware VM environment. We migrated from HyperV to VMware ( vCenter 5.1). We are currently using the SQL 2008 R2 Express for the database. I have automated SQL express backups so far.
The Other thing i am trying to figure out is how to minimize the over abundance of performance statics. Looks like i may have to utilize some sql scripts in C:\Program Files\VMware\Infrastructure\VirtualCenter Server\sql. The statistics level is set to 1 for all the listed interval duration. I have seen some stuff out there on some blogs what some people implemented but it was not done under vCenter 5.1.
Any pointers is appreciated.
Thanks,
J