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Chapter 2 vCenter Server Heartbeat Implementation

WAN Requirements

WAN deployments require the following:

 Persistent static routing configured for the channel connection(s) where routing is required

 Two NICs (1 x Public and 1 x Channel) are recommended

 At least one Domain Controller at the Disaster Recovery (DR) site

 If the Primary and DR site use the same subnet:

 During install, follow the steps for a LAN or VLAN on the same subnet

 Both servers in the vCenter Server Heartbeat pair use the same Public IP address

 If the Primary and DR site use different subnets:

 During install, follow the steps for a WAN

 Both servers in the vCenter Server Heartbeat pair require a separate Principal (Public) IP address and

a VMware Channel IP address in a separate dedicated subnet

 Provide a user account with rights to update DNS using the DNSUpdate utility provided as a

component of vCenter Server Heartbeat through vCenter Server Heartbeat Console Application >

Task > User Accounts

 VMware recommends integrating Microsoft DNS into AD so that DNSUpdate can identify all DNS

Servers that require updating

 At least one Domain Controller at the DR site

 Refer to the following articles in the VMware Knowledge Base:

 KB 1008571 – Configuring DNS in a WAN Environment

 KB 1008605 – Configuring vCenter Server Heartbeat to Update BIND9 DNS Servers Deployed in a

WAN

Bandwidth

Determine the available bandwidth and estimate the required volume of data throughput to determine

acceptable latency for the throughput. Additionally, the bandwidth can affect the required queue size to

accommodate the estimated volume of data. VMware recommends making a minimum of 1Mbit of spare

bandwidth available to vCenter Server Heartbeat.

vCenter Server Heartbeat includes a Low Bandwidth Module for use in WAN environments. When enabled,

the VMware Channel compresses the data, optimizing the traffic for low bandwidth connections causing some

additional CPU load on the active server.

Latency

Latency has a direct effect on data throughput. Latency on the link should not fall below the standard defined

for a T1 connection.

Heartbeat Diagnostics can assist in determining the available bandwidth, required bandwidth, and server

workload. For more information about Heartbeat Diagnostics, contact VMware Professional Services.

Antivirus Recommendations

Consult with and implement the advice of your antivirus (AV) provider, as VMware guidelines often follow

these recommendations. Consult the VMware knowledge base for up to date information on specific AV

products.

Do not use file level AV to protect application server databases, such as MS SQL Server databases. The nature

of database contents can cause false positives in virus detection, leading to failed database applications, data

integrity errors, and performance degradation.

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