Physical server and traditional backup tools weren't designed for virtual machine environments, so you don't only need a different backup method, but you must understand the ins and outs of the recovery process in VM environments.

Check out this SearchStorage.com E-Guide to learn backup expert Brien Posey's answers to six VMware backup FAQs and to access results of a survey taken by your peers who have virtualized some or all of their servers - and consider backup a piece of cake!