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How to implement VMware vSphere Replication between production and DR site?

This is using VMware ESXi 6.0. The production virtualization environment is using DELL solution. This comprises of 2 hosts using PowerEdge R430 servers, 2 stackable switches PowerConnect 6248 48-port using stacking module, and a dual-controller EqualLogic PS6100 iSCSI SAN storage.

There are altogether 8 VMs includes a vCenter. However, we are thinking of setting up a DR-site so as upon the disaster strike, this site will be up in with a shortest delay as possible. In case of any production VM down, a correspondent DR VM is up with the most last 1 hour data lose. These are some of the requirements for the DR.

I heard that VMware have vCenter Site Recovery Manager and VMware vSphere replication. btw, how to set them up in step-by-step?

Thanks in advance.

Mohammed Khawaja

I have set them up in the past to migrate our data center to a remote site and it works just fine. You will need ESXi at two sites and you then replicate and keep your RPO to your liking (allows range of 15 minutes to 24 hours). If disaster strikes then you could your VM from the recovery site. I will send more info when I can get to my vCenter.

MichaelBalack

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Hi Mohammed,

Thanks and please ...

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Kaiser Anwar

You can also do this without implementing the SRM, you will need to setup SAN replication with your Dell SAM so data gets replicated to the DR site.

few things to keep in mind

1. The latency you want to make sure you have good circuits
2. The site distance is the key for replication

below is the link for info the SAN replication

http://en.community.dell.com/dell-groups/dtcmedia/m/mediagallery/19861448/download

process is pretty simple - you can do this with Virtual Center at the DR site or without virtual center at the DR site. once the data is replicated then all you need to do is to mount the VM on the ESX host and depending on you network - you can use the same IP or assign a new one you will bee good

MichaelBalack

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Hi Mohammed and Kaiser,

Thanks for both of your suggested articles and directions. Let's me read through all of them and i will update you guys.

Thanks a lot.

MichaelBalack

ASKER

Thanks Mohammed for the suggestions, links, and articles. Now, I understand how the whole replications work.