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Issue/Problem:

Restoring the backup image into VMware (or somether dissimilar harddware) might not work. The kernel might not able to detect the hard disk or root volume. Error like "waiting for device /dev/sda3 to appear"

Solution:

The solution below is tested to work in openSUSE 11.1 in  vmware player

1. Boot with rescue mode of the install CD and log in with root rights