vSphere Client to vSphere Centre Server
Just setting up a new VMWare deployment...
Did not realise that vSphere Centre Server 4.1 does not install onto anything but 64bit XP, Win2k3 and Win2k8.
I need at least 3-4 days to source a machine for this, so in the meantime I am doing some stuff with vSphere Client (the freebie, 1 host at a time only).
Can I just uninstall the vSphere Client and start using the vCentre? Or will I need to copy config over?
Did not realise that vSphere Centre Server 4.1 does not install onto anything but 64bit XP, Win2k3 and Win2k8.
I need at least 3-4 days to source a machine for this, so in the meantime I am doing some stuff with vSphere Client (the freebie, 1 host at a time only).
Can I just uninstall the vSphere Client and start using the vCentre? Or will I need to copy config over?
The client is the same version for managing an ESX server, or connecting to vSphere vCenter, you do not need to uninstall and install a new one, when you implement vSphere vCenter.
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If you install vCenter as a Vitual Machine, you've got your DR sorted! If you install on a physical server, and it fails because of hardware failure, you'll have issues until you get it back up and running.
Virtual Hardware doesn't fail, otherwise you would use it. If you have multiple ESX servers, and a vCenter server, you can vMotion, HA or DRS it around your server farm, vCenter Virtual Servers are very common place, and not dangerous!
Virtual Hardware doesn't fail, otherwise you would use it. If you have multiple ESX servers, and a vCenter server, you can vMotion, HA or DRS it around your server farm, vCenter Virtual Servers are very common place, and not dangerous!
Have a look at a previous disucssion about vCenter as a VM!
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/24591893/vCenter-as-a-Virtual-Machine-on-vSphere-4.html
While you decide on where to install your vCenter server, physical or virtual, have a read of the Best Practice.
http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/techpaper/vsp_41_perf_VC_Best_Practices.pdf
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/24591893/vCenter-as-a-Virtual-Machine-on-vSphere-4.html
While you decide on where to install your vCenter server, physical or virtual, have a read of the Best Practice.
http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/techpaper/vsp_41_perf_VC_Best_Practices.pdf
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Thanks guys, that answered it nicely.
WRT the install vCenter on VM or not...
I can get both sides of the arguement, but in my instance what would you do considering these circumstances:
1.Pudgely is right - I only want to do this once!
2. VM much cheaper - I dont have to go out and buy another machine and server license just for vCenter
3. I dont have Essentials Plus yet - so no vMotion for me. .so host failure or VM software failure means no vCenter?
WRT the install vCenter on VM or not...
I can get both sides of the arguement, but in my instance what would you do considering these circumstances:
1.Pudgely is right - I only want to do this once!
2. VM much cheaper - I dont have to go out and buy another machine and server license just for vCenter
3. I dont have Essentials Plus yet - so no vMotion for me. .so host failure or VM software failure means no vCenter?
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Save you server money, and spend on VMware Licensing or a Good Backup product instead.
What are you using to Backup your Virtual Environment?
What are you using to Backup your Virtual Environment?
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Backup is for another thread!
I'll go with VM, your arguments are very compelling. I am awaridng points to both of you though, simply becuase without the other side, I would have got less of an answer ;)
I'll go with VM, your arguments are very compelling. I am awaridng points to both of you though, simply becuase without the other side, I would have got less of an answer ;)
okay, look forward to the backup thread, when now you've got the space cash!
If you got ESX host servers, why not use a Virtual Machine for vSphere vCenter, it's supported, and we deploy on a 64bit Windows 2008 virtual servers all the time.