VMware VCENTER SERVER 4.0 - GETTING STARTED UPDATE 1 Specifications

Reference GuideVMware vCenter Server Heartbeat 5.5 Update 2This document supports the version of each product listed andsupports all subsequent versio

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Reference Guide100 VMware, Inc. 15 The Public Adapter Identification page is displayed. Select the Principal (Public) connection. Verify that the IP

VMware, Inc. 101Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 18 The Report panel displays the results of the installation. C

Reference Guide102 VMware, Inc. You have the following options: If the Secondary server is Physical such as in P2P, go to Step 23. If the Secondary

VMware, Inc. 103Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 20 In the Channel Adapter Identification page, select the appro

Reference Guide104 VMware, Inc. 22 The Secondary Installation Complete page is displayed. Do not select the Start vCenter Server Heartbeat check box.

VMware, Inc. 105Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 25 Configure the appropriate username and password in the vCent

Reference Guide106 VMware, Inc. e The server pair appears in the list. If more than one server pair exists within the organization, add them sequentia

VMware, Inc. 107Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 iThe Server Pairs Overview window lists the selected pair of se

Reference Guide108 VMware, Inc. m Open displays the pair of servers for administration and configuration and displays the System > Status and Contr

VMware, Inc. 109Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 Post Installation ConfigurationUpon completion of installation,

VMware, Inc. 11 1This chapter includes the following topics: “vCenter Server Heartbeat Concepts” on page 11 “Switchover Process” on page 15 “Failov

Reference Guide110 VMware, Inc. LANFor LAN deployments, perform the following:1 If a Management IP address is configured, no additional tasks are requ

VMware, Inc. 111Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 IMPORTANT Do not configure the Managed IP address using the v

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VMware, Inc. 113 5This chapter includes the following topics: “Server Configuration Wizard” on page 114 “Configuring the Machine Identity” on page 1

Reference Guide114 VMware, Inc. Server Configuration WizardThe VMware vCenter Server Heartbeat – Server Configuration Wizard (Configure Server wizard)

VMware, Inc. 115Chapter 5 Configuring vCenter Server Heartbeat Configuring the Machine IdentityTo change the machine identity1Click the Machine tab an

Reference Guide116 VMware, Inc. 3 Type the remote server IP address.4 To change the VMware Channel IP addresses, select and edit the entry in the tabl

VMware, Inc. 117Chapter 5 Configuring vCenter Server Heartbeat To configure Principal (Public) IP address1Click the Public tab and list all the addres

Reference Guide118 VMware, Inc. To enable Network Monitoring1Click the Network Monitoring tab.2 Select Enable public network monitoring using automati

VMware, Inc. 119Chapter 5 Configuring vCenter Server Heartbeat 6Click OK three times.7Click Next or Finish.Managing vCenter Server Heartbeat License K

Reference Guide12 VMware, Inc. The vCenter Server Heartbeat software is symmetrical in almost all respects, and either the Primary Server or the Secon

Reference Guide120 VMware, Inc. 3 Select the folder and click Next or Finish.Configuring the Maximum Disk UsageYou can configure the maximum disk spac

VMware, Inc. 121 System Administration and Management

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VMware, Inc. 123 6This chapter includes the following topics: “Server Protection Overview” on page 123 “Checking the Server Pair Status” on page 124

Reference Guide124 VMware, Inc. Checking the Server Pair StatusThe System page is the first page that opens when administering a pair of servers. The

VMware, Inc. 125Chapter 6 Server Protection When the vCenter Server Heartbeat pair establishes a connection, it triggers a file synchronization and ve

Reference Guide126 VMware, Inc. Configuring vCenter Server Heartbeat Shutdown OptionsYou can use vCenter Server Heartbeat to select whether to leave p

VMware, Inc. 127Chapter 6 Server Protection Stop Heartbeat and all protected applications stops the protection (synchronization) of data files and sto

Reference Guide128 VMware, Inc. Before triggering a switchover, you should review the queue information. If the queues are large, file operations on t

VMware, Inc. 129Chapter 6 Server Protection 6 Restart this server and reconnect or enable the network card again.7 After restart, check that the Taskb

VMware, Inc. 13Chapter 1 Introduction  VMware License Sever VMware ADAM VMware vCenter Management Web Server VMware Update Manager VMware Convert

Reference Guide130 VMware, Inc. The active server must respond within the time period value specified in the Time Out for Ping Echoes text box to prev

VMware, Inc. 131 7This chapter includes the following topics: “Communication Status” on page 131 “Reviewing the VMware Channel Status” on page 131

Reference Guide132 VMware, Inc. Public Network Connectivity displays the status of Principal (Public) network monitoring and or Split-brain Avoidance

VMware, Inc. 133Chapter 7 Network Protection If all three targets fail to respond by missing the maximum pinged echoes and exceed the failover thresho

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VMware, Inc. 135 8This chapter includes the following topics: “Application Protection Overview” on page 135 “Applications Tab” on page 135 “Service

Reference Guide136 VMware, Inc. Editing Individual ApplicationsUse vCenter Server Heartbeat to configure the amount of time to wait for an application

VMware, Inc. 137Chapter 8 Application Protection Configuring ApplicationsUse the Applications page to configure protected applications, enables and di

Reference Guide138 VMware, Inc. Reviewing the Status of an ApplicationAfter an application successfully starts and is running, you can view the applic

VMware, Inc. 139Chapter 8 Application Protection The Application Log provides information about the behavior of all protected applications and include

Reference Guide14 VMware, Inc. Data ProtectionYou can configure vCenter Server Heartbeat to protect the application environment. All data files that u

Reference Guide140 VMware, Inc. Resetting the Application Health StatusTo reset the Application Health status1Click the Applications tab of the Applic

VMware, Inc. 141Chapter 8 Application Protection If the sponsor of the selected application is associated with a plug-in, removing the application has

Reference Guide142 VMware, Inc. Adding a ServiceTo protect a service1 Add the service from the vCenter Server Heartbeat Console in a Running state.2Cl

VMware, Inc. 143Chapter 8 Application Protection Editing a ServiceTo change the options of a protected service1 Select the service and click Edit...Th

Reference Guide144 VMware, Inc. Checking the Status of ServicesThe Services page displays the status of all protected services. The status shows both

VMware, Inc. 145Chapter 8 Application Protection The order of services can be modified using Up and Down arrows. The exact order in which services sta

Reference Guide146 VMware, Inc. Tasks TabTasks are a generalization and extension of the start, stop, and monitor scripts. Task types are determined b

VMware, Inc. 147Chapter 8 Application Protection 5 Add user accounts to make them available as a selection in Run As when you add a task.Editing a Tas

Reference Guide148 VMware, Inc. Removing a TaskTo remove a task1 Select the task.2Click Remove.Starting a Task ManuallyvCenter Server Heartbeat provid

VMware, Inc. 149Chapter 8 Application Protection vCenter Server Heartbeat immediately launches the task.Plugins TabPlug-ins support specific applicati

VMware, Inc. 15Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1-4. Communication Between Primary and Secondary ServersThe IP address used by a client to connect to th

Reference Guide150 VMware, Inc. Installing a Plug-InTo install a new plug-in1Click Application and click the Plugins tab.2Click Install... and browse

VMware, Inc. 151Chapter 8 Application Protection Editing a Plug-inTo edit the plug-in configuration1 Select the plug-in and click Edit to modify the d

Reference Guide152 VMware, Inc. Uninstalling a Plug-inYou can uninstall a plug-in when you upgrade or remove the application the plug-in protects, or

VMware, Inc. 153 9This chapter includes the following topics: “vCenter Server Heartbeat Console” on page 153 “Logging into vCenter Server Heartbeat”

Reference Guide154 VMware, Inc. To add or remove a pair of vCenter Server Heartbeat servers1A Server Pairs window displays no servers in the Available

VMware, Inc. 155Chapter 9 Status and Control Connecting to a Pair of ServersTo administer a pair of servers you must connect to them through the vCent

Reference Guide156 VMware, Inc. To add additional pairs of servers1Click Add and follow the previously described procedure. Exit closes the interface

VMware, Inc. 157Chapter 9 Status and Control Changing vCenter Server Heartbeat Console PagesThe buttons on the left of the window provide navigation b

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VMware, Inc. 159 10This chapter covers the topic “Rules Tab” on page 159.Rules TabRules are implemented by plug-ins. There are no user-defined rules.

Reference Guide16 VMware, Inc. Figure 1-5. SwitchoverThe automatic procedure executed during a switchover operation involves the following steps:1 St

Reference Guide160 VMware, Inc. Editing a RuleEach plug-in contains a default set of rules with options you can modify.To edit a rule1Click Applicatio

VMware, Inc. 161Chapter 10 Performance Protection vCenter Server Heartbeat System Plug-In DiskAvgSecsPerRead DiskAvgSecsPerWrite DiskIO DiskQueueL

Reference Guide162 VMware, Inc. Checking a Rule ConditionTo check a rule condition1 Select the rule.2Click Check Now.vCenter Server Heartbeat immediat

VMware, Inc. 163 11This chapter includes the following topics: “Data Protection Overview” on page 164 “Automatic Filter Discovery” on page 164 “Con

Reference Guide164 VMware, Inc. Data Protection OverviewThe filter driver identifies files to protect and disk I/O operations to intercept and replica

VMware, Inc. 165Chapter 11 Data Protection Adding a User-Defined Inclusion FilterTo add a user-defined Inclusion Filter1Click Advanced > Data.2Clic

Reference Guide166 VMware, Inc. Adding a User-Defined Exclusion FilterExclusion Filters create a subset of an Inclusion Filter to specify items to exc

VMware, Inc. 167Chapter 11 Data Protection Removing User-Defined Inclusion or Exclusion FiltersTo remove an Inclusion or Exclusion Filter1 Select the

Reference Guide168 VMware, Inc. Reviewing Status of Protected FilesClick the File Sync and Verify tab to review the status of protected files.The Sync

VMware, Inc. 169Chapter 11 Data Protection Initiating File Synchronization ManuallyThe Data page displays files that were detected as out of synchroni

VMware, Inc. 17Chapter 1 Introduction Failover ProcessFigure 1-6. FailoverWhen the passive server detects the active server is no longer running prop

Reference Guide170 VMware, Inc. Initiating Verify and Synchronize ManuallyTo verify and synchronize folders1Use Verify & Synchronize and select In

VMware, Inc. 171Chapter 11 Data Protection The File System Status is Unchecked when you cancel the task. Depending on the amount of data, resynchroniz

Reference Guide172 VMware, Inc. Initiating a Full Registry CheckTo initiate a full registry check1Click Data in the navigation panel and click the Reg

VMware, Inc. 173 12This chapter includes the following topics: “Configuring Alerts” on page 173 “Configuring Alert Reporting” on page 174 “Test Ale

Reference Guide174 VMware, Inc. You can configure two alert states: Red alerts are critical and yellow alerts are not as serious. These alerts are pre

VMware, Inc. 175Chapter 12 Other Administrative Tasks You can configure email recipients in the Reporting tab of the Alerts page after configuring the

Reference Guide176 VMware, Inc. The preconfigured WScript command creates an event in the Application Event Log and can be customized to include vCent

VMware, Inc. 177Chapter 12 Other Administrative Tasks Configuring Event Log FilesTo configure default settings for log files1 Select Advanced > Log

Reference Guide178 VMware, Inc. 6 To override multiple logs generating for a single event, select Ignore Repeated Events Within and set the time incre

VMware, Inc. 179Chapter 12 Other Administrative Tasks To review the details1 Double-click the entry in the data grid.Event Properties displays the ful

Reference Guide18 VMware, Inc. When vCenter Server Heartbeat starts on the failed Primary server, it detects that it did not stop cleanly the previous

Reference Guide180 VMware, Inc. 3 Select Events From, adjust the start date, end date, and time, and click Apply.4Click Reset to remove and reset the

VMware, Inc. 181 13This chapter includes the following topics: “Troubleshooting Unexpected Behaviors” on page 181 “Two Active Servers” on page 181

Reference Guide182 VMware, Inc. CausesThe most common causes of two active servers (Split-brain syndrome) are as follows: Loss of the VMware Channel

VMware, Inc. 183Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Two Passive ServersPrimary and Secondary servers are both passive at the same time. This situation is serio

Reference Guide184 VMware, Inc. Synchronization FailuresWhen you start vCenter Server Heartbeat, a full system check occurs to verify the following:

VMware, Inc. 185Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Causes The most common VMware Channel configuration errors are as follows: VMware vCenter Server Heartbeat

Reference Guide186 VMware, Inc. CauseThe passive server has less available disk space than the active server, preventing updates from being replicated

VMware, Inc. 187Chapter 13 Troubleshooting SymptomThe message java.io.IOException: An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host appea

Reference Guide188 VMware, Inc.  Improper configuration of the NICs used for the VMware Channel connection ISP problems in a WAN environmentResoluti

VMware, Inc. 189Chapter 13 Troubleshooting During installation, vCenter Server Heartbeat configures the VMware Channel NICs with user-provided informa

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Reference Guide190 VMware, Inc. Subnet or Routing Issues In a LAN or WAN deployment, the following connection problems can occur.LAN DeploymentIncorre

VMware, Inc. 191Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Active Server (Unsafe) Queue vCenter Server Heartbeat considers the active server queue as unsafe because t

Reference Guide192 VMware, Inc. SymptomReplication stops and the vCenter Server Heartbeat Event Log displays the error message originating from the ac

VMware, Inc. 193Chapter 13 Troubleshooting  Increase the amount of disk space allotted to the queues. However, if a hardware issue is the root of the

Reference Guide194 VMware, Inc. CauseThe Primary server's resource usage in one or more areas reached close to the maximum before vCenter Server

VMware, Inc. 195Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Scheduled Resource Intensive TasksScheduling multiple resource intensive tasks at the same time can adverse

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VMware, Inc. 197 Appendix – Setup Error MessagesTable A-1. Setup Error MessagesMessage Pri Sec Level Test10 – ‘The pre install check data file does n

Reference Guide198 VMware, Inc. 113 - You do not have enough total memory to install vCenter Server Heartbeat on your #1# server. You must have at lea

VMware, Inc. 199 A ActiveThe functional state or role of a server visible through the network by clients running protected applications and servicing

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Reference Guide200 VMware, Inc. Channel NIC (Network Interface Card)A dedicated subnet used by the VMware Channel.Cloned ServersTwo servers in a pair

VMware, Inc. 201Glossary H Hardware AgnosticA key vCenter Server Heartbeat feature enabling the use of servers from different manufacturers, models, a

Reference Guide202 VMware, Inc. Plug-inAn optional module that can be installed into a vCenter Server Heartbeat server to provide additional protectio

VMware, Inc. 203Glossary Split-brain AvoidanceA unique feature of vCenter Server Heartbeat that uses various checks to overcome a scenario where both

Reference Guide204 VMware, Inc. VMware vCenter Server Heartbeat Switchover and Failover ProcessA vCenter Server Heartbeat unique process whereby the p

VMware, Inc. 21 2This chapter includes the following topics: “Overview” on page 21 “Environmental Prerequisites” on page 21 “Common Requirements” o

Reference Guide22 VMware, Inc. Common RequirementsThe following requirements are in addition to those required for vCenter Server and SQL Server. Sup

VMware, Inc. 23Chapter 2 vCenter Server Heartbeat Implementation The Secondary virtual machine must meet the minimum requirements. The specifications

Reference Guide24 VMware, Inc. Secondary ServerThe Secondary server operates as a near clone of the Primary server and must meet the following require

VMware, Inc. 25Chapter 2 vCenter Server Heartbeat Implementation Application Component OptionsvCenter Server Heartbeat can accommodate any of the supp

Reference Guide26 VMware, Inc. LANWhen deployed in a LAN environment, vCenter Server Heartbeat requires that both servers use the same Principal (Publ

VMware, Inc. 27Chapter 2 vCenter Server Heartbeat Implementation WAN RequirementsWAN deployments require the following: Persistent static routing con

Reference Guide28 VMware, Inc. VMware recommends that when implementing vCenter Server Heartbeat, you do not replicate file level AV temp files using

VMware, Inc. 29Chapter 2 vCenter Server Heartbeat Implementation Is the subnet the same at the Secondary site? If Yes, an IP address is required for

VMware, Inc. 3 ContentsAbout This Book 7Getting Started1 Introduction 11vCenter Server Heartbeat Concepts 11Server Protection 12Network Protection 12A

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VMware, Inc. 31 3This chapter includes the following topics: “Overview” on page 31 “Installation Process” on page 31 “Primary Server” on page 32 “

Reference Guide32 VMware, Inc. Primary ServerInstallation of vCenter Server Heartbeat begins on the Primary server.1 Having verified all of the enviro

VMware, Inc. 33Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 c Select the Public virtual network adapter and clear the Connec

Reference Guide34 VMware, Inc. g Configure the appropriate VMware Channel IP address and subnet mask. Click Advanced...hClick the DNS tab, clear the R

VMware, Inc. 35Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 2 Double click the WinZip Self Extracting file to initiate the i

Reference Guide36 VMware, Inc. 5 Select the identity of the server on the Physical Hardware Identity page. Select Primary as the server identity and c

VMware, Inc. 37Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 6 Select Secondary server is not a clone of the Primary server,

Reference Guide38 VMware, Inc. 8 Read the license agreement carefully and select I accept the terms of the License Agreement. Click Next.9 Configure t

VMware, Inc. 39Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 10 Identify the network adapter(s) for use in the VMware Channel

Reference Guide4 VMware, Inc. Secondary Server 53Post Installation Configuration 68Add the VMware License 68When Deployed in a WAN Environment 68vCent

Reference Guide40 VMware, Inc. 12 The VMware Channel IP Configuration page prompts you to configure the VMware Channel(s) IP network addresses. Click

VMware, Inc. 41Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 14 Select the Principal (Public) NIC(s). The IP address informat

Reference Guide42 VMware, Inc. 16 For a LAN environment, click Add to specify the IP address.If installing in a LAN or when the WAN uses the same subn

VMware, Inc. 43Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 19 When the Principal (Public) addresses on the Secondary server

Reference Guide44 VMware, Inc. 20 The vCenter Server Heartbeat Console connects to an IP address of the active server using the default client connect

VMware, Inc. 45Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 22 Configure Microsoft Windows Backup options. To facilitate the

Reference Guide46 VMware, Inc. With Windows Server 2003, vCenter Server Heartbeat does not stop services and prevents downtime by using the Windows Vo

VMware, Inc. 47Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 c Select an appropriate drive letter for the mapping and specify

Reference Guide48 VMware, Inc. Continue with Step a.a Where VMware Channel communications are fast and reliable, for instance in a LAN topology, you c

VMware, Inc. 49Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 24 Review the summary of options and configuration information f

VMware, Inc. 5Contents 8 Application Protection 135Application Protection Overview 135Applications Tab 135Editing Individual Applications 136Configuri

Reference Guide50 VMware, Inc. 27 The next page displays the progress of the installation. During this process, Setup installs the necessary files and

VMware, Inc. 51Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 29 The next page displays the Microsoft Windows Backup panel. Cl

Reference Guide52 VMware, Inc. 31 The vCenter Server Heartbeat Packet Filter driver installs on each network card of the production server. If you see

VMware, Inc. 53Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 32 When the setup wizard confirms the successful completion of t

Reference Guide54 VMware, Inc. 2The WinZip Self-Extractor window appears. Click Setup to continue.3The Setup Type window appears. As with the installa

VMware, Inc. 55Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 4 Select the identity of the server on the Physical Hardware Ide

Reference Guide56 VMware, Inc. 6 The pre-install checks run. Click Next.If some pre-install checks are unsuccessful, go back through the wizard, make

VMware, Inc. 57Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 9 The progress of the VMware vCenter Server Heartbeat Packet Fil

Reference Guide58 VMware, Inc. 10 In the Channel Adapter Identification page, select the appropriate adapter and review the IP address configuration i

VMware, Inc. 59Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 11 Configure the Principal (Public) adapter on the Secondary ser

Reference Guide6 VMware, Inc. Initiating a Full Registry Check 17212 Other Administrative Tasks 173Configuring Alerts 173Configuring Alert Reporting 1

Reference Guide60 VMware, Inc. You have the following options: If using the Install Clone installation technique, go to Step 15. If using the Pre-Cl

VMware, Inc. 61Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 15 The Microsoft Windows Backup Restore page shows the process o

Reference Guide62 VMware, Inc. 18 Navigate to the partition and select the folder in which the backup file was created, select the backup file, click

VMware, Inc. 63Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 21 A warning message alerts you that the restore process is goin

Reference Guide64 VMware, Inc. 29 Before starting vCenter Server Heartbeat, verify the time synchronization between the Primary and Secondary servers.

VMware, Inc. 65Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 d Type the IP address of any NIC on the active server or the Net

Reference Guide66 VMware, Inc. iThe Server Pairs Overview window lists the selected pair of servers with other server pairs that historically were adm

VMware, Inc. 67Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 Open displays the pair of servers for administration and configu

Reference Guide68 VMware, Inc. Post Installation ConfigurationUpon completion of installation, a series of tasks must be performed to ensure that vCen

VMware, Inc. 69Chapter 3 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2003 LANFor LAN deployments, perform the following:1 If a Management

VMware, Inc. 7 The Reference Guide provides information about installing and configuring VMware vCenter Server Heartbeat, including implementation in

Reference Guide70 VMware, Inc. IMPORTANT Do not configure the Managed IP address using the vSphere Client. The vCenter Server Managed IP field from

VMware, Inc. 71 4This chapter includes the following topics: “Overview” on page 71 “Installation Process” on page 71 “Primary Server” on page 72 “

Reference Guide72 VMware, Inc. Primary ServerInstallation of vCenter Server Heartbeat begins on the Primary Server.1 Having verified all of the enviro

VMware, Inc. 73Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 c Select the Public virtual network adapter and clear the Connec

Reference Guide74 VMware, Inc. g Configure the appropriate VMware Channel IP address and Subnet mask. Click Advanced.hClick the DNS tab, clear the Reg

VMware, Inc. 75Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 2 Double-click the WinZip Self Extracting file to initiate the i

Reference Guide76 VMware, Inc. 5 Select the identity of the server through the Physical Hardware Identity page. Select Primary as the server identity

VMware, Inc. 77Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 6 Select Secondary server is not a clone of the Primary server a

Reference Guide78 VMware, Inc. 8 Read the license agreement carefully, select I accept the terms of the License Agreement, and click Next.9 Configure

VMware, Inc. 79Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 10 The Channel Adapter Identification page lets you identify the

Reference Guide8 VMware, Inc. Customers with appropriate support contracts should use telephone support for the fastest response on priority 1 issues.

Reference Guide80 VMware, Inc. IP Address On Secondary text box. You must specify all VMware Channel IP addresses in subnets outside of the normal Pri

VMware, Inc. 81Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 14 Select the Principal (Public) NIC(s). The IP address informat

Reference Guide82 VMware, Inc. 16 For a LAN environment, click Add to specify the IP address.If installing in a LAN or when the WAN uses the same subn

VMware, Inc. 83Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 19 When the Principal (Public) addresses on the Secondary server

Reference Guide84 VMware, Inc. 20 The vCenter Server Heartbeat Console connects to an IP address of the active server using the default client connect

VMware, Inc. 85Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 22 To facilitate the clone of the Primary server onto the Second

Reference Guide86 VMware, Inc. Select a location to place the backup files through the Microsoft Windows Backup Configuration page. When installing in

VMware, Inc. 87Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 a Where VMware Channel communications are fast and reliable, for

Reference Guide88 VMware, Inc. 25 Pre-install checks run to ensure that the installation can continue. Setup checks the available disk space, system m

VMware, Inc. 89Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 28 Click Next after vCenter Server Heartbeat components are comp

VMware, Inc. 9 Getting Started

Reference Guide90 VMware, Inc. 30 If required, install Windows Backup Feature – Command Line Tools. Click Proceed. The automated backup is saved in th

VMware, Inc. 91Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 31 The vCenter Server Heartbeat Packet Filter driver installs on

Reference Guide92 VMware, Inc. 32 When the setup wizard confirms the successful completion of the installation, click Finish.Secondary ServerThe proce

VMware, Inc. 93Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 2The WinZip Self-Extractor window is displayed. Click Setup to c

Reference Guide94 VMware, Inc. 4 Select the identity of the server through the Physical Hardware Identity page. Select Secondary as the server identit

VMware, Inc. 95Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 If some pre-install checks are unsuccessful, go back through the

Reference Guide96 VMware, Inc. 7The Microsoft Windows Backup Restore page is displayed. The Microsoft Windows Backup Restore page shows the progress o

VMware, Inc. 97Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 9The Disconnect Network Cables window is displayed. To disable t

Reference Guide98 VMware, Inc. 11 After all PnP cycles complete, log in to the server and double-click the newly created vCenter Server Heartbeat Setu

VMware, Inc. 99Chapter 4 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation on Windows Server 2008 13 The Reconnect Network Cables window is displayed. Follow the