Step 1: Adding VMware Server

Adding VMware Server

• You need to add a source VMware Server before you begin configuring your VMware Replication job. The VMware Server can be a vCenter Server or an ESXi Host.

Prerequisites

• The VMware Server should be of Licensed Edition
• The VMware Server should be of ESXi 4.0 & above and vCenter 4.0 & above

Procedure

• From the VM Replication tab, select VMware vSphere. You will be taken to the Add VMware vCenter Server or VMware ESXi host page.

Add the vCenter Server/ESXi Host by providing the following:

• Hostname/ IP Address: Enter the Hostname or IP address of the vCenter Server/ESXi host you wish to replicate.
• You can add new credentials or select existing credentials. Click here to read more.
• 443: Port used for communication between the host and the VMBackup Client.

• VMBackup Client communicates with the VMware server using the port that is set to 443 as default. You can modify this port number in case you have configured a different port number for vCenter/ESXi communication. Click Save.
• Once the VMware Server is added, it will be available on the Manage Servers page. You can click the VM Replication option to configure your replication schedule (or) Navigate to the VM Replication tab and click VMware vSphere. You can Edit or Delete the VMware Servers in this list.

The following details can be edited in an already added VMware Host

• You can select a different credential or add a new credential
• Port Number

• If you want to delete a particular VMware Server, click the Delete option. A pop-up window with the message "Are you sure you want to remove the host 192.168.102.96?" will appear. Click OK to delete your VMware Server.