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2. rezdcate VM CHA capri CHA REPI 308 Ficed Hybrid rapticrtion every 12 Hoyri Successful Fepticatin 2006 09 26 1429 XXE 4345 1 107 2006 20 25 15 09 10 0 59 100 90 0 98 104 elas SM CHA j HORA MORAI Job Fed Hybrid replication every 1 Hours Successful sued 2008 03 26 10 14 10 14 20OB 26 DR 14 200840 2 09 15 079207 venta CHA REPL JOB 3 Siding Hebrid rendcation esere 1 Houris Fried Queued 2006 0026 10 25 2006 00 20 09 25 2006 00 24 0 25 100 09 100 90 099 104 reni idie 2 Click the Stop Replicating icon in the Toolbar A confirmation message displays Stop Process Are vou sure you want to stop this process Note This procedure can take a Few minutes 3 Click Yes The Toolbar refreshes The number of VMs replicating is reduced by one The Stop Replicating icon is disabled The replication process pauses Ly Disable Stop Replicating vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 141 Once the process completes the vReplicator window updates again The Toolbar is restored with a complete group of icons In the Replication Management pane and Replication Log the Last Result field has a status of Cancelled The Currently Replicating setting changes to Replication Scheduled p vioplicabor Clint Fe Eat Connect Tos Reports Heb La Configure rbusicenteris Configure Hostis Refreshiteets andContaners iPS Options Replication Management S Datacenters put corist z vizo E coo
3. Replicator Datastore Summary Datastore Summary Threshold x OGE Apply Datastores under threshold O Total Datastores E Datastore Free 5pace Total Space Percent Free E VC O4A TLAB 34 400 07 GB free 536 75 GE total 74 54 x free E 482 70 GB free 536 75 GB total 83 83 free vReplicator Datastore Summary Datastore Summary Threshald Oz OGB Apply Datastores under threshold 2 Total Datastores Datastore Free Space Total Space Percent Free E YE CAS TLGB 34 400 07 GB free 536 75 GB total 74 54 lt free E 482 70 GB free 535 75 GB total 88 93 X free vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 153 View Storage Summary 1 On the vReplicator window select Tools Datastore Summary The Datastore Summary dialog displays Replicator Datastore Summary Datastore Summary Threshold 0x OB Apply Datastores under threshold O Total Datastores z Datastore Free Space Total Space Percent Free E YC CA TLSB 34 400 07 GB free 535 75 GB total 74 54 X free 2 To expand the view click on an entry that features a plus sign Replicator Datastore Summary Datastore Summary Threshold Oz OGB Apply Datastores under threshold O Total Datastores H Datastore Free Space Total Space Percent Free E VD CA TLAB 3A 400 07 GB free 536 75 GB total 74 54 X free ve catlab da 482 70 GB free 536 75 GB total 83 33 X free vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vRepl
4. Virtisal Machines Replication Management E Datacenter 10 0 99 21 lig cans A ane ina E p TO BUM PT E cahi vSeplcste Total Wa Replicating Mei i cuan vim E 4 A ACA itd Job p Ruy A D Test Fairo AR aver foj earra B 10 059 208 cali Job Sched ve vm eanoraD1 Job Details Replicate Fede Hybrid ragbeatlor Every 1 Hourlil Newt Run Time 313112005 2 50 PA Last Run Tima 3r31 2008 2 07 PA Last Result Successtul Source WE 10 099 21 cm canara Job Saure Host 11 0 38 10 di vrepicator_repica Source Datarione fares olunar caen bl orto d vc m canorsll d fuor canora vem gg vrepicator Vatepkcsta Destination VE 1D 0 599 21 Destination Hert 11 6 59 008 Destination Datasbore SETTE tenes cto Description Job Mame Scheduled interval Last Result Hert Run Time Lest Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target Description calli Jobe H Fined Hybrid replicetion every 1 Hourt Fated OHH 1505 2008 00 31 4 05 2006 31 14 05 10 0 22100 10 0 99 104 SHA cala Job Feed Hybrid replication every 1 Houris Fated 2008 00 31 15 13 2008 03 31 4412 2006 09 31 14 17 30 0 99 1080 30 0 5592 104 fee Th s dob wes 1 rile i pccEzchul DISC ad Tu lab Fised Hybrid seplication esere y 3 1 Eis Replicate VM to Multiple Destinations These instructions describe the process for creating two replication jobs to run from a single source VM to two separate destination VMs The jobs share the same timeframe bu
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6. Destination Datastore Sumt Peclumezirtorage year cano rali bese cenar d mx ij k Description Source V Job Name Scheduled interval Last Result Mast Run Time Lact Start Tima dart Completed Time Source Targ E ic um Eahord nai Job Feed Hrid replication every 1 Hourli Successful 2005 03 25 15 06 12 2005 13 25 1447 10 0 599 100 10 0 99 104 Ai WOR NORAT Job Fixed Hybrid replication every 1 Houris Successful 200841325 15 14 2008 09 25 14 13 200841325 14 19 10 0 9907 wc catlabdenneint Ly ur um canordii CHA REPL JOB Fixed Hybrid replication every 12 Hours None 2005 00 26 02 29 Never Newer HOG 00 99 104 jrepBcste WA CHA Enterprisa Ms Licensed 4 vizioncora com 23 To start the replication job immediately click Run in the Replication Management pane s Toolbar Or wait for the job to run as scheduled If you click Run a confirmation message will display Are vou sure vou want to run this job now 2 Caution Running this jab will ignore any resource limitations set with in your options vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 118 24 Click Yes Once the job starts the Replication Management pane s view updates The Job Progress column in the Replication Log refreshes with the status Replicating vheplicatar Client B 10 099208 EnA V Jo None E ee canara ee NORAT Job luc4mecanors0i CHA REPL JON ped e Fixed Hy ibridi Fixed Hybrid reolination
7. general guideline vReplicator 2 5 works with the following e VMware ESX Server 3 5 Update 1 e VMware ESX Server 3 5 e VMware ESX Server 3 0 2 e VMware ESX Server 3 0 1 e VMware VirtualCenter 2 5 Update 1 e VMware VirtualCenter 2 5 e VMware VirtualCenter 2 0 2 Update 3 e VMware VirtualCenter 2 0 2 Update 2 e VMware VirtualCenter 2 0 2 Update 1 e VMware VirtualCenter 2 0 2 e VMware VirtualCenter 2 0 1 The following are not supported at this time e VMware ESX Server 2 5 4 e VMware ESX Server 2 5 3 vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 28 e VMware ESX Server 2 5 2 e VMware ESX Server 2 5 1 e VMware ESX Server 2 5 0 e VMware ESX Server 2 1 3 e VMware ESX Server 2 1 2 e VMware ESX Server 2 0 2 Vizioncore Support Policy Vizioncore attempts to support all dot versions of ESX Server within 60 90 days of release However changes to the platform can create unforeseen circumstances causing an unexpected delay in providing support Support for all major versions of ESX Server is to be determined Vizioncore has the right to change this policy without prior notice or notification Database Requirements vReplicator requires a SQL database to record replication job information The process below describes installing a new instance of SOL Express 2005 to configure the product database Port Requirements Before beginning the installation confirm that the ports listed below are available If your environment includ
8. Click Close vReplicator v2 5 Completed i nh VUTUTUTUTUTUTUTUTUTUTUTUTUTUTUTUTUTUTUTTTTTT xtrac dll 100 100 wis ed Wi sxReplicator Installe InstallUt MenulPro vis an v teplicatorluninst Chapter 2 Installation 47 vReplicator 2 5 0 9 Setup Installation Complete Installation Complete Completing the vReplicator 2 5 0 9 Setup Wizard Setup has successfully installed vReplicator 2 5 0 9 on your computer Please click Close to exit Setup Cancel The vReplicator desktop icon displays Replicator 8 Double click the desktop icon The vReplicator window and Notification Recipients dialog display Hosts and Containers vReplicator Notification Recipients Email Address Emi J Please add at least one vaild email address These recipient s are notified of any alerts raised during the replication process 3 Source VM Job Name Scheduled Interval Last Result Next Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target Description You are now ready to configure vReplicator To continue see the Initial Configuration section in Chapter 3 vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 48 General Password Security Guidelines In general it is best to make each password significantly different than previous passwords A unique password that contains uppercase and lowercase characters as well as numerals and symbols 1s ideal Never s
9. E E C Lai B inuwi zi E Tm Lab PELETE B 2559208 CHA REPL JOB Details Weplicate Fixed Hebrid repication Eusry 12 Peers Haxt Run Time 3 2812008 2 29 PM Last Fun Time Aree rao IT ih Lact Reusit Canceled Source WE cc la andre Int Source Hort 32 0 93 100 Source Datatore lumis lua lures finger Hab Tortora ler garara d come erect demi Destination VE wz ca blabl i core int Destination Host 100 9 hy Destination Datartere nta tvolumeststor Description replicate ws CHA D S amp urce Wi Job Mame Scheduled Interval Last Result Meet Run Tene Last Start Time Last Completed Tine Source Desorption Lp we wn canoraot CH amp REPL JOG 2 Floed Differentia reotication every 23 Hours Successful 2008 03 26 1838 200600 23 15 53 2008 03 28 ee ia i replicate MA CHAZ i amcanai CHA REPL JO8 Fired Het replization every 12 Hours Cancelled 3006 00 26 1429 2008 00 26 10 07 2008 00 26 x 15 100 552 100 replicate VA CHA HORA RCA lab Fini Hybrid raplicalion aar 1 Haurli Sucemtifu 3006 03 38 11 14 2008 06 26 10 13 3008 00 36 10 15 1D 232 207 veel A ambil CHS FEPL JOS 3 Siding Hybrid reclicacion avery 1 Huiz tilled 15 VEA 0060006 MIS 2000 10 36 8 25 10 0 100 rep riding 2 ere seem Ws Licensed 4 winoncnre com Disable a Replication Job 1 In the Virtual Machines pane navigate to the replication job that you want to disable Details about the job display in the Replication Man
10. PDF XML and MS Excel The Replication History window contains status and timeframe information for each job It also features an Errors column that offers a brief description of any problems encountered during replication The columns on the Replication History window are sortable Jobs are organized within a tree structure You can access more detailed data about an entry by clicking the listing s plus sign This data includes the duration of the replication pass as well as specific tasks associated with the job such as checking host and VC connections analyzing target VMs and completing snapshots Replicator Replication History Job s Started on Job s Endedon Replication History Friday March 07 2008 Friday Print y Export to LA Portable Document Format M arch 14 2008 Apply Job Name calabl Job calabl Job calabl Job calabl Job calab1 Job calabl Job calabl Job NORA2 Job NORA Job calabl Job NORA2 Job NORAT Job calab02 Job calabl Job NORAT Job NORA2 Job calab02 Job calabl Job calab02 Job calabi Job NORA1 Job NORA2 Job j calab02 Job i malah inh HE BE E E E E HB E E MEM E e amp E E E E EE E E g Pepica ipa ni ica Flut nay Replication History dos Seated oru m d debe Deeded onc Fach I sr hese ch Mini cal Erportto Patas Dxscarsent Fora Fyti iota eel Job ele eer sl a Pb Fais Dunston hal F eplic
11. Portable Document Format pdf displays in the Save as type dropdown vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 172 Bentire Network e Data on Vc m datau1 My Recent Documents My Documents May Computer My Network Places File name Save as type Portable Document Files pdf Cancel 4 From the Save in dropdown select a location to which to export the file 5 Inthe File name field enter a name for the report 6 Click Save The report displays in PDF r vRepl_PDF_report pdf Adobe Acrobat Standard File Edit View Document Comments Forms Tools Advanced Window Help x E e Create PDF Lu Combine Files vReplicator v2 5 1 NORA1 Job Export Start Meeting ii Secure v 2 S Initial Replication Pass Name wo wm canora01 Job Pass Duration Initial Replication Pass Analyzing source VM wo wm canora01 Job Pass Duration Initial Replication Pass i j ign Pre view amp Comment March 19 2008 8 45 AM Successful 1 13 minutes 75 5 ei El tl a Find Eek March 19 2008 8 45 AM March 19 2008 Could not find any credentials for host Virtual Center Job Run Started March 19 2008 8 45 AM March 19 2008 On March 19 2008 8 45AM Failed March 19 2008 9 05 AM March 19 2008 Unable to connect to the remote server Unable to connect to the remote server sants En Task Name Anal
12. ProductionBuildVmWorkStation 4 0 0 6 22 No ACCESS a Install vc esx3 devfb5 vcore int SqlServer 10 0 8 10 Installed e Uninstall vc e5x3 dev05 vcore int VmWorkStation 10 0 6 127 Installed Uninstall 2 In the IP Address column for the VM that you configured enter the IP address of the VSS server 3 Within the Service column for that VM click Install The Windows VSS dialog displays 4 In the Windows Username field enter domain name your username In the password field enter the password that corresponds to your username Click Connect vReplicator Windows VSS Windows Informaton Windows Username vearessraceed O Connect Cancel vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 162 5 Select the Enabled checkbox for the VM that you configured The Service column has a setting of Uninstall The Vizioncore VSS agent is installed vReplicatorzV55 Summary VSS Summary Microsoft Windows Virtual Machines Enabled Hast VM Name IPAddress Status Refresh Service dl ve esx3 dev05 v core int i ProductionBuild mWorkStation i 10 0 6 22 i No Access a2 Install vc esx3 dev 5 vcore int SqlServer 10 0 6 10 Installed a Uninstall vc esx3 dev 5 vcore int VmWorkStation 10 0 6 127 Installed a Uninstall vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 163 Reports vReplicator features a reporting function that allows you to view job information through the interface as well as export it to several file formats
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14. The window features a Menu Bar and a Toolbar You can access the Event Viewer window through the Tools menu on the vReplicator window From within the Details view of the Replication Management pane you can display the Event Viewer window by clicking the Open Event Log link in the Last Status field repl job nm Details Replicate Fixed Snapshot Rotation Every 12 Hourts Next Run Time 3 12 2008 5 10 PA Last Run Time 3 11 2008 5 09 AM 0 Last Result Failed Open Event Log i Source VC 10 0 99 21 i Source Host 10 0 22 207 Source Datastore Iymfs volumes WC CA TLAB 3A NORA2 NOR AS vim Destination VC 10 0 99 21 Destination Host 10 0 99 208 Destination Datastore vmfs volumes vc ca tlab 4a MORA MORA vine Description replicate cha vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 156 For additional information on how to use the logs to manage events access Help About Event Viewer on the Event Viewer window y Event Viewer __n El File Action View Help E 2 iE Event Viewer Local Event Viewer Local Application n P Application Application Error Records 512 0 KB m ACEEventLog H Security Security Audit Records 64 0 KB t Microsoft Office Diagnostics t System System Error Records 512 0 KB i Microsoft Office Sessione At FEventlag Custom Log Error Records aF t vReplicator Service Microsoft Office Diagna Custom Log Error Records 64 0 KB Microsoft Office Sessions Custom Log Error Records 192 0 EB vReplicator Service Custo
15. Warning Creating multiple replications with at least one as a snapshot rotation will cause a FULL Re Syne of the snapshot during scheduled intervalisi When using snapshot rotation it is recommended to only use one snapshot replication Would you like to continue The job displays under the relevant VM in the VMs pane In the Replication Management pane details about the job display In the Replicating field the number of VMs increases by the number configured 5 Wheplicator Cheni File Ed Connect Tons Reports Help Hosts and Containers Virtual Machines Replication Managemant w cresdabll voors Int g ve c aibiai we ri Fil Fota Vies T2 Heplicating amp B vescaetisba voone init 3 ud Job e har Edt Decade TestFadover A Fader Remote Loi ci canara Y Lj TH E E sen beation Scheduled ve vm canoravss01 Job Details Raplicata Fisied Hybrid siepilicatien Every 15 Mirada Hazi Rum Time ANTIZDOR 3 12 PM Last Run Time Heer Lavt Result Hone Source VC Hot Anoliceble Source Host 10 0 58 100 wE WTRCPn rau rri Job Cource Datastore Pemba aolum ei eten bo trae 1H wc m canarsers atte cano rasoi ato W ete pang rare Job gy esevCharberhro Destination VC Hot Apotinable Destination Hast cie lab von ii Destination Datazione emis volumezvc C TLAB 38 vc wm canarawszl d Seni cancers ama gp enaar ta ro H lp r Description ship wndk job lait Reguli Meck Ru
16. Yv Job Name calabl Job calabl Job calab1 Job calabl Job calab1 Job calabl Job calabl Job NORA2 Job NORAT Job calabl Job NORA 2 Job NORAT Job calab02 Job calabl Job NORAT Job NORA2 Job calab02 Job calab1 Job calab02 Job calabl Job NORAT Job NORA2 Job calab02 Job ralah1 nh Fa E EIER REBEL RE E R Ee Ge Ge Ec Er Et E u Failed Failed Failed Failed Failed Failed Successful Failed Successful Successful Failed Failed Failed Successful Successful Failed Failed Failed Failed Successful Failed Failed Failed Surcesstul Job Run Started March 13 2008 1 17 PM March 13 2008 1 19 PM March 13 2008 1 23 PM March 13 2008 1 27 PM March 13 2008 1 29 PM March 13 2008 1 32 PM March 13 2008 1 35 PM March 13 2008 1 58 PM March 13 2008 1 54 PM March 13 2008 2 30 PM March 13 2008 3 06 PM March 13 2008 3 06 PM March 13 2008 3 09 PM March 13 2008 3 31 PM March 13 2008 3 52 PM March 13 2008 3 56 PM March 13 2008 4 14 PM March 13 2008 4 41 PM March 14 2008 8 14 4M March 14 2008 8 31 AM March 14 2008 8 53 4M March 14 2008 8 57 AM March 14 2008 9 14 AM March 14 2NN8 9 3N AM Job Run Ended March 13 2008 1 17 PM March 13 2008 1 19 PM March 13 2008 1 23 PM March 13 2008 1 27 PM March 13 2008 1 29 PM March 13 2008 1 32 PM March 13 2008 1 42 PM March 13 2008 1 58 PM March 13 2008 2 05 PM March 13 2008 3 06 PM March 13 2008 3 07 PM March 13 2008 3 07 PM March 13 2008 3 09
17. the Description field of the Replication Job Wizard dialog When a replication job is in process the column headings in the Replication Log update An additional column displays Source V Job Name Scheduled Interval Last Result Job Progress Next Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target Description gt NORA2 repl job nm Fixed Snapshot Rotation Every 30 Minutels Successful Replicating 2008 03 10 14 10 2008 03 10 13 57 2008 03 10 13 51 10 0 99 207 10 0 99 208 replicate cha Job Progress The data in this field indicates the stage to which a replication job has progressed Statuses include Failed Queued and Replicating Status Bar Below the Replication Log there is a Status Bar This area of the interface displays the type of license issued for that machine the number of replication jobs VMs allowed by that license and a link to the Vizioncore site vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 97 Replication Job Wizard Through the Replication Job Wizard dialog you can configure replication jobs by defining type frequency notifications alerts timeframes source machines and destination machines Some of the defaults that you set during the initial configuration will populate the corresponding fields in this dialog For each replication job that you initiate you can leave the default settings in place or you can override them Replication Job Wizard Replication Job Wizard Step 1 of 5 Please choose a
18. this message will display You cannot delete this email address because you must have atleast one email entered e Testing the email server connection is required If you attempt to skip the test step this error message will display after you set your options and click OK on the Resources tab Error validating values Please correct the Following First Please test out your new SMTP server First vReplicator v2 5 Appendix 179 Configuration e Ifyou create multiple jobs including one hybrid replication on a single source VM but select different destination VMs the VMDKs for both jobs can get out of sync In this scenario this message displays Warning y Warning Creating multiple replications with at least one as a snapshot rotation will cause a FULL Re Snc of the snapshot during scheduled intervalis When using snapshot rotation iE is recommended to only use one snapshot replication Would vau like to continue e The icon displays to indicate that the two processes to be completed Resolving IP Address and Resolving API Connection were successful A icon will display in the event of an error in either or both processes A message similar to this will display if either process fails vReplicator Add VirtualCenter YirtualCenter Informaton Host Name or IP 10 0 99 21 Pot 443 User testD e User Password Resolving IP Address The request failed with HTTP Resolving
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21. 10 Aga Al ita Cabrio Job eed Hybrid rapbcatien avery 1 Haurlr o Failed Ciusa 2005 0338 08 06 2006 0026 0705 20080826 07 07 1009510 009 108 UP amcanai CHA REPL Joe Fiued Hybrid reptication every 12 Bourisi Successful Dueued 20 13 36 14 9 2006 00 25 14 54 2000 05 45 1603 110 0 100 10 0 104 Je HORT HOA doin Fizadi Hybrid replication every 1 Hourtr Succenful Queved 2008 05 06 8 14 2006 00 06 0713 2006 11 28 07 15 1100 307 ecce tinh cora int b cati CHA REPL JOG 3 Slicing Hybrid saglicatian every 1 Hours Mani Reptcsting 2008 03 26 DEI 2006 00 26 0724 Newer 10 099 100 0 0 99 104 gt Enterpsa vile Licensed 4 yasurcore com 20 Once the replication job completes the view updates again The Last Result column in the Replication Log now has a status of Successful vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 124 Replicate a VM Using Drag and Drop 1 In the Virtual Machines pane click to select the source VM that you want to replicate Confirm that the job is displayed in the Replication Management pane 5 Viteplicator Client Ii Fle Edt Connect Toos Report Help Let Corfigae Wetusicentes a G Conlie Hostis ES Refresh Hosts and onteneri M Opt Hosts and Containers Virtual Machines Replication Management I oF sella oss LI 10 0 99 100 Total Y Ms 13 Repbcating J 10 993 100 L 10 9104 Ey Tm Lab E 10 5217 E 10 0 79 208 ve vm canorad Job Details Replicate
22. 4 Using vReplicator 103 4 Leave the Value 443 in the Port field as is In the User field enter the SA ID If the value you entered is valid the icon changes to O vReplicator Add VirtualCenter VirtualCenter Information Host Mame orIP vc ca labll2 vcore int Pot 443 Use administrate O User Password 5 In the User Password field enter the SA password Click Connect The VC displays in the text box on the VirtualCenter s tab 6 On the Connections Setup dialog click Connect to VCs The VC displays in the Hosts and Containers pane e vitesplicator Client Ak Edt Connect Toas Reports Help Ea Configura rbudCencerts E Configure Hoti O Refresh Hosts and Containers P5 Options D 10 0 99 100 B 10 0 55 108 E ES Tm Leb E 10 0 59 507 B 10 0 55 206 Please select a bosi to begin Source MIR Job Mame Scheduled Intereal Last Result Wext Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target soins cence wc um carora0i Job Fixed Hybrid reohcation serv 1 Hours Failed 2008 03 21 106 2006 0521 13 06 2006 04 21 13 06 110 099 100 10 0 59 704 Fixed Hybrid reolication amar 1 Aouels Failed 2008 03 21 1814 2005 16 21 13 13 006 041 13 14 10 8 07 v cat cora int Enterprisa MG Licensed amp sizicocore com vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 104 Connect to VCs 1 In the Hosts and Containers pane of the vReplicator window click Select Service The Con
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24. A jerccserdab01 core mt 10 0 99 80 wr calsbd ezxJ vcore it 10 0 Fe 54 Il cce tinta care int 10 055 207 J we cartiand vcore int 10 0 59 208 Please select a hott to begin Source WA Job Name Scheduled Internal Last Result Next Run Time Lost Start Tins Last Completed Time Source Target lucwrecanoradl we semmecanorall Job Fed Hybrid renlication every 1 Houris Failed 2008 09 31 15 06 2006 03 21 14 05 2008 03 21 1406 10 099 00 1000 99 104 2008 03 21 1214 2008 1021 I 2005 03 21 13 14 vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 77 30 In the Hosts and Containers pane click to highlight the host that you added Data for that host loads into the Virtual Machines and Replication Management panes B vc calahd erx3 vcone int 10 0 9 104 B ve ca tiata score init 10 0 99 207 B ve ca tisba vcore int 10 0 39 308 tetano 301 Job fig vreglicator repica Li wrepbrcator_Vehepicate Lick Add Job to sei up a job 1 Source WA Jab Mame Scheduled interval Last Result Mext Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 78 4 Using vReplicator vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 79 vReplicator User Interface The vReplicator window is the central navigational area of the software This is where you can view the components of the system such as VCs hosts and VMs It is through this window that you can access the commands that allow
25. Accesses the VirtualCenter s tab of the Connections Setup dialog Use this dialog to add configure and connect to VCs to Host Select this command to access the Host s tab of the Connections Setup dialog On this tab you can add configure and connect to hosts Tools Menu There is additional information about the Datastore Summary Event Viewer and VSS Options commands later in this chapter You will find information about the Options dialog in the First Time Setup section 1n Chapter 2 Datastore Use this command to access the Datastore Summary dialog which Summary features information about the datastores hosts and VCs configured in vReplicator The data includes the total disk space available in GB the amount of free space in GB and the percentage of free space You can make changes to the threshold level in or GB and refresh the screen for a real time update Event Selecting Event Viewer from the Tools menu accesses the Event Viewer Viewer dialog where you can monitor events using application system and security logs You can complete administrative tasks as well from customizing the view to exporting data VSS The VSS Command accesses the VSS Summary window which features Options these columns Enabled Host VM Name IP Address Status and Service Use the fields on this dialog to install the Vizioncore VSS agent vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 87 Opens the Options window throu
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27. CPU based Each vReplicator license allows for one replication job from one source to one target For each job that 1s scheduled you will need a license For example if you replicate one VM to two remote sites you will need two licenses if one job is in process when you add the second job If instead the first job completes before you add the second job the first license will be available to apply to the second job Licensing applies only to source VMs Target VMs do not require licensing If you do not have a permanent license a trial license will be generated automatically for you Each trial license allows for four replication jobs the license expires after 30 days vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 12 Technical Customer Support Contacting Dell Note If you do not have an active Internet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues 1 Visit http support dell com 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page 3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page Note Toll free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed 4
28. Desktop Hun Cancel Always ask before opening this file This file does not have a valid digital signature that verifies its publisher ou should only run software from publishers you trust How can decide what software to run 2 Click Run vReplicator 2 5 0 9 Setup Welcome Welcome to vReplicator 2 5 0 9 Setup Welcome to the vReplicator 2 5 0 9 Setup Wizard This wizard will quide vou through the installation of vReplicator 2 5 0 9 IL i recommended that you close all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 45 3 Click Next EE License Agreement Please review the license terms before installing vReplicator 2 5 0 9 leplicator 2 5 0 9 Setup License Agreement Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install vReplicator 2 5 0 9 5 Click Install vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 46 Installing Please wait while vReplicator 2 5 0 9 is being installed Execute i c Program Filesivizi iy gt QU 7 y b ed SmartUl d SmartUI ReplicatorlVizioncon 6 Wait while the files are copied Then click Next Installation 1s complete Installation Complete AREA ERE All of the components of vReplicator 2 5 0 9 were successfully copied to your computer 7
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30. Feed Hybrid replication Every 1 Houriz Hext Run Time 3r F2008 2 50 PH Last Aim Time 313142008 2 07 Pf I Last Result Succesrful Source VC 10 099 21 Source Host 12 0 78 1 Source Datazione Vumfz volumes veces ab i storage Samoan rali Puc wre canora d mx Destination VC 12 058 21 Destination Hort 10 0 25 104 Destination atartere emi lvolumez storagel luc vrrcances cercana rad un Description I Source V Job Mame Scheduled Interval Last Result Nast Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target D Description A cal call Jobi2Hh Fined Hybrid replication every 1 Houriz Failed 2008 1631 18 05 2008 03 31 14 09 2006 0331 14 05 i 0 54 30 a 24104 CHA Gala calabi Job Fired Hybrid replication erary 1 Maurisi Failed 120080231 15 13 2089 00 31 1413 2008 03 31 14 17 10 0 99 700 100 95 104 gt gt This job wd reaa on 3 4 COREE ECM AAA Mybrid replication every i Mourisi Successful 2008 00 31 14 50 2006 00 11 14 07 5006 09 31 1418 10 099 A 104 2 From the Virtual Machines pane drag the Job to the host in which the target VM resides in the Hosts and Containers pane 3 In the Virtual Machines pane click to select the destination VM for the replicated job The details of the job display in the Replication Management pane vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 125 Whe plicator Cheni Fa EK Connect Took Recots Help MONI Uo Lot iii col Horis and Containers
31. Host dropdown select a destination machine that is different from the one you selected in step 13 vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 137 Replication Job Wizard Replication Job Wizard Step 3 of 5 Please choose a host to store the replicated Virtual Machine Target VM Name calb l VzReplicate Disable Guest Quiescing what is Guest Quiescing Target Host veo ca tlabs izioncore int Add New Host Exit Setup If you want to add a new host click Add New Host Populate the fields on the Add Host dialog Click Connect Then return to the Step 3 dialog and select the new host 30 On the Step 3 dialog click Next The Step 4 dialog displays 31 The Source Adapter Source Network and Target Network columns are auto populated If a secondary NIC 1s available you can select it by clicking within the Target Network column Click Next The Step 5 dialog displays vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 132 Replication Job Wizard Replication Job Wizard 5tepb5 of 5 Please select where you want to store the replicated primary configuration files and each mdk Primary Datastore VE EAS TLAB 35 E Select which Hard Disk s to replicate E Label SCSI Target Datastore Target Wmdk Hard Disk 1000 VvC CA TLAB 3 WE CA TLAB 34 32 Select a value from the Primary Datastore dropdown or leave the default as 1s 33 If multiple hard disks are listed in the text box select only those that you want
32. Host s on start up Configured Host List Each host that has been configured in this instance of text box vReplicator 1s listed in this text box Add New Host When you click this button the Add Host dialog displays From this dialog you can add a host Remove Host When you click this button you can remove any host that displays 1n the Configured Host List Set As Default sets the Default Start Up Connection to the selected host Connect to Hosts Click this button to connect to any host that displays in the Configured Host List If vReplicator 1s connected to a VC when you click this button the VC connection will be closed before vReplicator connects to the host Enable vzBoost select this checkmark button to improve write speeds to checkmark button VMFS When you enable vzBoost a driver is installed on the ESX host This driver 1s only active during a vReplicator write and can be removed without rebooting the server What 1s vzBoost Click this link to access a window that contains a general link definition of vzBoost vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 65 vReplicator Add Host Host Information User OQ Add user User Password Root Password Connect Cancel Add Host Dialog Host Name or IP This field contains the host name or IP address of the server used to connect to the host The Q icon adjacent to the field will nml change to a Q icon when a valid value is entered in this field This i
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34. Replicate Fixed Hybrid replcation Every 15 mater Maxi Run Time 2072008 2 08 Pi Last Run Tian Heer Last Result Hani A 1 i inicr ios iii Source WE Het Applicable y Source Hart Ea E Job Source Dataviara Destination VE Hot hoolicable Destination liga ve calabd ezx3 veces int Destination Datastore Omi feglumer storege calli P cob d em Description repl_jobl I Source Wa Job Name Soheduled Interval Last Result Meet Pun Time Last Start Time Lest Completed Time Source Target Description albo albh Job Fiad Hybrid replication susry 15 Mintai Fada 3008 0207 1405 AAO 13 50 2005 04 07 1355 10 0 95 100 t ga apes cora iei rapl inhi i Fisad Hybrid raplication sary T H ur acta 008 0407 14 40 ALOT 13 40 2005 04 07 1545 10 0 97 VA ue c ings a CH cona nit Wu i ford vcm eanaraisn J abion diry 1 1 atu 2006 04 07 13 55 2006 04 07 12 57 ESL T Ul wesemecanaraswss1 vesuemcanaraswssD T Job Fisad Hybrid replication every 1 Hour s Successful 2000 0407 1447 2008 0407 13 42 10 0 97 100 ve colob erd veers init akip mdk job ify albii calb Job Fixed Hybrid replication every 15 imate Mor 108 0407 14 05 Newer 10 1 85 Y vesealabd end wore int repl jah O O________ _ ilthielWiucensd 4 oro co 18 With the details of the first job displayed in the Replication Management pane schedule the second replication job Click Add Job The Replication Job Wizard dialog Step 1 displays 19 In the Nam
35. Replicate VM Using the Wizard Hybrid or Differential Fixed 111 Replicate VM Using the Wizard Hybrid or Differential SIdINg 120 Replicatea VM Using Drag and DO dae un OU 125 Replicate VM to Multiple DestinatiOnS na N a a a 126 Replicate VMN SKID DING VIMIDKS aaa bere ues dian 135 Edita REP CATO SOD eaten trea idos 140 Stop a ReplicationJob s sisi ze ial soie o alas ce nega et o Lcd od ea 141 Disable a RepliicacOn O e ES 142 Enable a Replica cOn JO Dat ll dll das 144 Tes BROMA lo 145 Fallo Versa 147 REMOVE REDIICAION I GD tricolores 150 Datastore SUMMA eS AA Ati 152 View storace SUMMI EE a 154 MSS OPON SO 160 Install Vizioncore VSS Agent 162 ROO mE TRI I T UU TR 164 Compile Replication History Report 169 Prunthkeplicaoh HISTORY REDO mco ola ERU 171 Export Replication History Report to PDE uri a 172 Export Replication History Report to XML e 174 Export Replication HISTORY Report to Excel 176 APPENDIX Ati rim dicc ein duces suse Leto van ie essa a cv dw ES Ecos Ti a Dc rid E sev d cv cv Eva ce EE VO e D 177 vReplicator v2 5 Table of Contents ii Error Mess TTD EO RR m R 178 salirono A A RS Se ORO RN aT PEN 178 NOTICIOSO a 179 COMTI UR AU ON A mm 180 Replication aerea 183 A A E A E 185 vReplicator v2 5 Table of Contents iii 1 Introduction vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 4 vReplicator M software is a powerful re
36. Replication History window displays 2 Compile a report using the instructions listed above 3 From the Export to dropdown select Excel Worksheet vReplicator Replication History Replication History qe Job s Started on Tuesday March 18 2008 S Job sEndedon Tuesday March 25 2008 M Print Export to E Excel Worksheet Y Job Name Status Job Run Started NORA1 Job Failed March 19 2008 8 45 AM vc vm canoral Job Failed March 19 2008 8 45 AM vc vm canora 1 Job Successful March 19 2008 9 05 AM NORAT Job Successful March 19 2008 9 13 4M vc vm canora 1 Job Successful March 19 2008 10 05 AM NORAT Job Successful March 19 2008 10 13 4M NORA1 Job Failed March 19 2008 11 35 AM vc vm canora 1 Job Failed March 19 2008 11 35 4M ve vm canorall Job Failed March 19 2008 12 34 PM NORA Job Failed March 19 2008 12 34 PM vc vm canora 1 Job Failed March 19 2008 1 05 PM NORAT Job Failed March 19 2008 1 13 PM vc vm canora Job Failed March 19 2008 2 06 PM NORA1 Job Failed March 19 2008 2 13 PM vc vm canora 1 Job Successful March 20 2008 2 05 PM NORA1 Job Successful March 20 2008 2 13 PM vc vm canorall Job Successful March 20 2008 3 05 PM NORAT Job Failed March 20 2008 3 37 PM vc vm canora 1 Job Successful March 20 2008 4 05 PM vc vm canora Job Successful March 21 2008 7 05 4M NORA Job Successful March 21 2008 7 13 4M vc vm canoral1 Job Failed March 21 2008 8 11 AM NORA1 Job Failed March 21 2008 8 13 AM vc
37. When you click the Edit icon the Replication Job Wizard dialog ba Edit displays It features all of the settings that were defined for the selected job Using the wizard you can make configuration changes to the job If you want to stop a job from running but not delete it use the tg Disable Disable command It suspends current activity and prevents future replication passes from running This command must be executed prior to initiating Test Failover Failover and Remove When you click Disable this confirmation message displays Are you sure you would like to Disable this job Disabling this job will remove any vReplicator snapshots Failover testing powers on the destination replica with the Network 7 Test Failover Interface Card NIC disabled to prevent conflicts You can analyze the VM and then shut it off On the next replication pass changes to the destination VM are reverted After you complete the DR test you must enable the VM When you click Test Failover a message displays that instructs you to disable the job before proceeding Initiating the Failover command brings up the destination VM in an Failover operational state A message displays instructing you to disable the job before proceeding A second message displays offering you the option of synchronizing before failing over When you use this command you delete the job that currently displays in the Replication Management pane When you click Rem
38. a set interval between the time the first job ends and the time the next job starts For example if a VM requires 10 minutes to replicate and you set the sliding interval to 1 hour the first job will begin at 7 00 and complete at 7 10 The next job will begin an hour later at 8 10 In this field there are three spin boxes Days Hours and Minutes A Q icon displays next to the spin boxes to indicate that the values are valid By default Fixed is selected at 0 Days 1 Hours and 0 Minutes Adjacent to the field there is a Help link Click it to access a window that contains additional information about the replication frequency types When you drag and Clicking this link accesses a window that describes the options drop a VM to a host for initiating a replication job You can initiate a job through this is the default the Replication Job Wizard or you can drag and drop VMs replication frequency between hosts given to that job link vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 58 Helo Windows There are several help windows that can be accessed through the Job tab Default Replication Type Help Window Replication Type Help Differential Replication Each source WIDE is scanned for changes The deltas are recorded and transferred over to the target These deltas are then committed to the target A snapshot is only left open during the replication pass A snapshot is only left open during the replication pass Mo hos
39. during a replication pass As data is replicated this file grows DNS Domain Name System Disaster Recovery CN I MM Hot replication A replication that is performed while the source VM 1s running wi Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service works with Vizioncore VSS to make remote API call communication possible Works to freeze and thaw application writes during replication NIC Network Interface Card OS Operating System PDF Portable Document Format Quiescing Pauses a running process Disables the VMware Tools Sync Driver when replicating database servers such as SQL li z lt O MS VSS Exchange Active Directory Oracle or any database that uses a service to write vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 10 Term or Acronym Definition Random Access Memory Un gt System Administrator SAN Storage Area Network SCSI SMTP SQL server SQL database Small Computer System Interface Simple Mail Transfer Protocol A sequel server Structured Query Language an SQL database SSH Secure Shell Access a network protocol used to exchange data between CPUs across a secure channel switch user Triple DES USB Universal Serial Bus Triple Data Encryption Standard N vReplicator msi Installer file for vReplicator C VMware VirtualCenter a management server within a I virtualized environment lt O UJ VMware Consolidated Backup Vizioncore VSS An agent that
40. e Customize If you select a log category node in the console tree this menu offers access to these commands Add Remove Columns All Records Filter Newest First Oldest First Find Customize Whether you select the Event Viewer or a log category node in the console tree this menu offer access to three submenus Help Topics About Microsoft Management Console and About Event Viewer Back and Forward Arrows Show Hide Console Tree Clicking this icon toggles the left pane of the Event Viewer window Export List Click this icon to access the Export List dialog Help Click this icon to open MMC online help for Event Viewer vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 159 VSS Options The VSS Summary window features information about all of the VMs that are configured for vReplicator vReplicatorzV55 Summary V55 Summary J Microsoft Windows Virtual Machines Enabled Host VM Name IP Address Status Refresh 5ervice L El E vc esx3 dev 5 vcore nt PraductionBuildvVmWorkStation 10 0 6 22 No Access Install Close The name of the host on which the VM resides is listed here VM Name This column contains the VM name as it displays in the Virtual Machines pane of the vReplicator window IP Address Refers to the IP address associated with the VM listed Enabled This column features checkboxes that correspond to the VMs listed By default the checkboxes are not selected Status F
41. every 12 Hour zl Mons Replication MINUM l 10 0 99 100 Tote iis 7 Reposting 2 Job Progress Checking VC ac ca Ing vera mt connection Checking connection between Host 10 0 59 100 and Host Checking connection babes Hoot 00 99 1048 and Het Acquiring lockis this may take a while Waiting for sane canora to become available Waiting for vc sm canoral1 ViRaplicate to become sexilsbla Runming Hybrid Replication Retrieving snapshots of wc wr caenorxdi Retrimdng snapihote of vc emcanaradl Vrlieglicata Analyzing snapshots Creating a sniprhet for vesm canoral Replicating configuration Replicating hard dick 1 SCSI 0 0 Calculating sigrature of hard sk 0 5251 0 0 Generating signature RISALE 3 plication every T Hou Successful TFT 18 14 2006 0325 14 13 2008 03 25 14 19 Repi iting 2008 00 26 00 29 2008 03 25 14 54 Never CON SUI CECI OO ICAO III A TO TO TT br pesi Nest Fun Tine Lat Sat Tine Lari Conglated Tine Source e pm 10 0 99 207 lee __ 30 095 10 10 099 104 replicate VIA 25 Once the replication job completes the view updates again The Last Result column in the Replication Log now has a status of Successful NES Job Fined Te Terme ar 1 Miet Succen 2006 03 25 15 14 amenas 3 4 13 3 2008 03 26 1415 mama wc cablati ve pena ink ple caneradi CHA REPL 208 vReplicator v2 5 m ve dn Futal WWa Y Peaslskirg 2 CHA REPL JOB Details Feed Fabri replicgtian
42. first job that you create will execute as scheduled and the second job will be queued to run when the first job completes Replication to multiple destinations can be done for either replication type hybrid or differential Skipping VMDKs Using vReplicator s Job Wizard you can specify which hard disks to replicate from a single source datastore One benefit of excluding disks that do not need to be replicated is that in doing so you conserve resources from time and effort to disk space and bandwidth Performance Monitoring As you try to establish a replication schedule that does not compromise system performance monitoring information becomes vital To help you assess the impact of replication jobs on your environment vReplicator provides real time performance statistics that indicate the load on each host These statistics Service Console CPU memory disk and network usage display in the Replication Management pane Encryption vReplicator 2 5 uses Triple Data Encryption Standard Triple DES cryptology to provide password and data protection functionality All configuration settings such as User Name Root and SMTP are encrypted automatically and stored securely in a disk file vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 9 Using this Manual Terms and Acronyms These terms and acronyms are used in this manual Application Programming Interface Central Processing Unit delta file An empty virtual disk file that is added
43. hara Lewis bo cormeci to the nerd nanus Ulrealode ho corset bo Hae aoe dert hara Ulrealode ti Sonn bo Lt aoe dert bara Virales to correo ba the ned Era Could rok fed ar credential Pos fonia Coda vitata viponeons mi Virales ba correo ba Hs od sani Fari jami Pare hara Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 164 Replication History Window Job s Started On dropdown Job s Ended On dropdown wa Export to Unlabeled file format dropdown Unlabeled main pane vReplicator v2 5 Click within this dropdown to access a calendar from which to select a start date for the replication jobs that will make up the report The default is one week prior to the current date Click within this dropdown to access a calendar from which to select an end date for the replication jobs that will make up the report The default is the current date Print Click this icon to access the vReplicator History Print Preview window Within this window you can navigate the contents of a report and print it The Export to icon 1s adjacent to the unlabeled file format dropdown After you select a format from the dropdown click the icon to access the Save As dialog On this dialog you can select a location to which the file should be exported and enter a name for the report Features file format options for exporting the Replication History report e Portable Document Format e XML Paper Specification e Exce
44. icon when a valid ID is entered in this field User Password This field should contain the password that corresponds to the ID entered in the User field vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 63 When you click Connect on the Add VirtualCenter dialog text displays in the lower left to indicate progress in processing vReplicator Add VirtualCenter VirtualCenter Information Host Name ar IP User Password Cancel Host s Tab You can configure hosts to connect directly to vReplicator If you are not using VC you must add and connect to each host that might serve as a source or destination Warning If you connect to hosts directly and a VM is moved through a vMotion event you must initiate a new replication job for that VM Otherwise the VM will not replicate correctly amp Connections Setup Virtual Centeris E Hostis HostInformation Default Start Up Connection Load virtual Center 2 on start up Remove Host Set 45 Default C Enable VzBonst What is Boost vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 64 Default Start Up When vReplicator boots it will automatically attempt to Connection connect to any configured VCs or hosts vReplicator can only connect to one at a time VCs or hosts not to both simultaneously This field indicates the default host to which vReplicator will connect You will know that the host default has been set 1f this message displays below the field Load
45. name description and when ta perform this job Mame vc vm canarall1 Job Description replic_ job3 Replication Type Hybrid Differential Help Perform this job ever e Fixed Sliding Help Days Hours 0 Minutes Must be greater than or equal ta 15 minutes Next Start Time 16 20 Next Start Date 3 25 2008 Replication Job Wizard Step 1 This field 1s auto populated with the name of the VM that you selected in the Virtual Machines pane followed by the word Job You can alter the value in this field Description Populating this field makes it easier to distinguish between replication jobs This description is included in email notifications for this job vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 92 Replication Type There are two replication types Hybrid and Differential radio buttons Hybrid A faster method of replication hybrid replicates as a function of change over time No scanning 1s needed and snapshots can be taken at shorter intervals Using this method a snapshot remains open continuously Differential Using this method two replication passes are completed The source VM s current data is compared to the changed data that 1s stored on the data map These changes are replicated block by block and committed to the destination machine During differential replication a snapshot 1s left open only during a replication pass Perform this job Fixed replication refers to jobs t
46. of Successful in the Last Result field of the Replication Management pane and Replication Log Failover Before you initiate a failover you must disable the replication job If you do not an error message will display Note During this process you will be prompted to synchronize If you select Yes the failover pass will replicate before the destination VM is turned on If you select No the destination VM will be turned on with no replication Selecting Cancel will prompt no action 1 In the Virtual Machines pane navigate to the replication job that you want to disable Details about the job display in the Replication Management pane 2 From the Toolbar click the Disable icon A confirmation message displays 3 Click Yes The vReplicator window refreshes The job 1s disabled vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 147 A whleplicabor Client Fie Ed Connect Tos Reports Heb Ea Configure rbk entenis Configure Mostis JO Refresh Hots and Contsiners PSI Options A t0 0 56 100 Total Vs 11 Replicating d B unos vwc vm canora Job Details DISABLED Replicate Fixed Hebrid repication Every 1 Hours Huxt Run Tima 3 26 2008 9 06 AM Lart Fan Time Arasa Brea A Lart Reusit Succerful Source WE tefl LO vean Int Source Hott 10 0 99 100 Source Mataora III e tl e d acer canora uc c sona wm Destination VC wc ca blab we are init 90 9 104 Scheduled Interval Last Result Mext bun Time Lant
47. performance Each VM is configured with its own virtual hardware for example central processing unit CPU random access memory RAM and universal serial bus USB ports The work of the VM s physical counterpart is run in its native OS Because VMs require neither redundant hardware nor physical space virtualization can mean significant cost savings The transition from physical to virtual is seamless To achieve optimum utilization in a virtualized environment it must be maintained well To do this data and other assets must be monitored protected and preserved vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 6 vReplicator Overview Reliable business continuity and disaster recovery DR strategies deliver comprehensive and consistent results Replication plays a key role in this process If done well replication can restore systems securely while enhancing performance and minimizing interruption VMware Infrastructure 3 VI3 provides a solid platform for replication vReplicator 2 5 was designed to be the definitive replication solution for VI3 vReplicator captures the complete VM image OS configuration settings applications and data vReplicator s Windows based interface offers easy access and navigation All potential source and destination machines display in a tree structure There are two replication methods and schedules from which to choose Once a job is configured you can run it at any time even off schedule You can
48. storage has gone below Inform me only on new alerts Send me a email if there low storage Email ta Inform me on low storage checkmark button Warn me when storage has gone below or GB spin box and radio buttons Inform me only on new alerts checkmark button Send me a email if there low storage checkmark button Email to dropdown vReplicator v2 5 Resources O C nO Os Q O If this field 1s selected an alert displays in the Replication Management pane when storage space goes below the setting defined on this tab as a percentage or in gigabytes GB In addition an email notification is sent to the user selected in the Default Recipients Email field In this field you define the storage level threshold for the alert Using the spin box enter a numerical value up to 100 9o or between 0 and 9999 GB Select a threshold type to measure storage levels or GB The default values for this field are set at 10 and By default this field 1s selected The user who is currently logged in will receive alerts via the interface Use this checkmark button to indicate whether an email notification should be sent when storage is low If this field 1s selected the Email to field will become enabled The notification can be sent only if an email address has been added through the Notification Recipients dialog This field 1s auto populated with the email addresses entered through the Not
49. the Click here to send a test email link A confirmation message displays Email sent Please check your inbox to make sure it not being Filtered out 4 Click OK to the message Access the email inbox of the recipient Confirm receipt of the email with Test email from vReplicator in the Subject and text similar to this This is a test email from vReplicator If vou are receiving this then vou have correctly set up vour notifications bv email vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 102 VC and Host Configuration If you did not configure VCs and hosts when you first accessed vReplicator you can do so now Both hosts and VCs can be configured but you can only connect using one method at a time Configure a VC 1 In the Hosts and Containers pane click Select Service OR Click the Configure VirtualCenter s icon in the Toolbar The Connections Setup dialog displays 2 Click Add New VC The Add VirtualCenter dialog displays vReplicator Add VirtualCenter VirtualCenter Informalion hos Name al O Por asa I ser Q Uzer Password Connect Cancel 3 Inthe Host Name or IP field enter the host name or IP of the server used to connect to the VC If the value you entered is valid the icon changes to Q vReplicator Add VirtualCenter Virtual enter Informaton Host Mame orIP vc ca ab 2 core in Port 443 User User Password Connect Cancel vReplicator v2 5 Chapter
50. v2 5 Appendix 184 e Ifa replication job fails after email notification has been configured a failure notice will be sent to the email recipient listed for that job The subject of the email will be Replication pass failed The text of the email will be similar to this Job repl job nm ID ff209fb4f9484dee80524f04c4ec03b7 encountered a problem during replication from 10 0 99 207 to 10 0 99 208 The exact error message was The request failed with HTTP status 503 Service Unavailable Note that a detailed log of the replication is attached to this email If you cannot resolve this problem on your own Vizioncore support team will require the attached log to determine the cause of the problem and advise you on the resolution Regards Vizioncore Team General e If your trial license expires this message will display Vizioncore Licensing Error e This error message can display if vReplicator is not able to connect to the host or VC to retrieve valid data on the selected VM Invalid configuration AN This appears to be an invalid Virtual Machine vReplicator v2 5 Appendix 185 e Ifyou enter an incorrect user ID or password on the Windows VSS dialog this message displays vReplicator Windows VSS Windows Informaton Windows Username administrator Password FFAA Enable 155 Checking Permissions X Could nat log on to windows pc e Ifyou click the swirl icon in the Status column of the VSS Sum
51. write to VMFS is initialized The driver remains activated only for the duration of the write As soon as the data transfer completes the driver becomes inactive and no longer taxes system resources Differential Replication In differential replication the source Virtual Machine Disk Format VMDK is scanned A data map is created during the first replication pass When the first snapshot 1s taken disk writes are suspended temporarily The snapshot remains open An empty virtual disk called the delta file is added As data is replicated this file grows These changes are merged back into the VMDK and the snapshot is closed During the second replication pass a snapshot is opened On the vReplicator box the source VM s current data is compared to the changed data stored in the data map These changes are replicated block by block and committed to the destination machine Then the snapshot is closed and the VMDK is opened The entire source VM image is replicated to the destination machine Hybrid Replication Using the hybrid approach replication 1s done as a function of change over time rather than change to data Snapshots can be taken at shorter intervals with no loss of data There is no need to scan during each replication pass The differentials engine resynchronizes the source and destination VMs selectively Therefore there 1s no need to replicate the entire source image again just to capture the data that changed between s
52. you to configure and execute replication jobs and monitor their progress The vReplicator window features these areas e Menu Bar e Toolbar e Hosts and Containers Pane e Virtual Machines Pane e Replication Management Pane e Replication Log e Status Bar m n EA Tods Reports Hep fae iuscenteris 2 configure Hosts Etre Hots and Cortar F5 Options Hosts and Containers Virtual Machines Replication Management s PE Datacenters ec cam iab z vcore rt a calabi Vziteplic ate a ino a Bi ca Lab Bj 10 0 99 100 ap ca inn a 104 cial V di Replicsting 1 Es Tm Lab B 10 0 99 207 A Bj 10 0 59 308 i wz wmecanarst Job d vrepicatorreplica 5 vreckcator Pepica 1 Source t Jab Mame Sohada Interval Lact Result Next Run Time Lact Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target Fixed Hybrid renlicatian every 1 Hourts Failed nemici 15 06 21 1405 2005 03 21 1406 10 0 59 100 1 0 99 104 raf m Filas 10 58 47 Enterprise Ws Licensed 4 bom com vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 80 Menu Bar At the top of the vReplicator window there is a Menu Bar The commands available through the Menu Bar are described below File Edit Connect Tools Reports Help File Menu Select this command to close the window and exit vReplicator Edit Menu Opens a search window at the top of the Replication Management pane Use this window to search for VMs hosts and VC objects Connect Menu to VC
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60. 8 vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 84 When you first access vReplicator a Select Service button displays in the Hosts and Containers pane Click it to open the Connections Setup dialog Using the tabs on this dialog you can connect to any VC or host that you configured Once the connection 1s established the Select Service button no longer displays Select Service Virtual Machines Pane At the center of the vReplicator window there is a Virtual Machines pane When you select a host in the Hosts and Containers pane all of the VMs residing on that host display in the Virtual Machines pane In addition all of the available templates are listed A VM that is running features a green arrow icon A VM that is not running has a corresponding red box icon You can replicate to or from any VM whether or not it is running Virtual Machines GRG1 GRG tp NoA1 tp NoA2 nd base Template Al base weeks rst GEO 2drw J GRG RAW tlabi phy_vM J wzk base vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 85 Replication Management Pane On the right of the vReplicator window there is a Replication Management pane It features detailed information about replication jobs During a replication this pane displays a tree structure of tasks associated with the process You can monitor replication jobs based on the progress bars that display for each task On the left side of the pane there is statu
61. 9 07 AM Ended On March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 07 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 07 AM Eros Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 173 7 Minimize the report Navigate to the location to which you exported it and confirm that the process completed For example if you exported to your desktop an icon similar to this one will display Repl PDF Export Replication History Report to XML 1 On the vReplicator window select Reports Replication History The Replication History window displays 2 Compile a report using the instructions listed above 3 From the Export to dropdown select XML Paper Specification Click the Export to icon The Save As dialog displays XML Paper Files xps displays in the Save as type dropdown Save In E Desktop A damy Documents 4 y My Computer Mv Recent 8 My Network Places Documents backups lo NEW Charter E Dj W2P_ NetBackup Desktop Charter E wCharter_
62. API Connection status 503 Service E x Connect Cancel e Ifyou enter an invalid user ID user password or root password on the Add Host dialog an error message will display for one or both of these processes Resolving IP Address or Resolving API Connection vReplicator v2 5 Appendix 180 vRe plicator Add Host Host Information Host Name or IP 10 0 99 21 Pot 2 User test yizioncore Y Add user User Password 9 Root Password 222222 Resolving IP Address af Unexpected error Login failed A Resolying amp PI Connection X due to a bad username or yw Connect Cancel e An error message displays when the connection fails vReplicator Add Host Host Information Host Name or P 100 993 200 User administrator User Password 9999 Foot Password Resolving IP Address a Resalving API Connection X because the connected party b ul Connect Cancel 4 connection attempt tailed The message reads A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond e After you complete the initial configuration and click OK on the First Time Setup dialog vReplicator will detect any missing or invalid field values and alert you about them This error message indicates that an invalid value was entered in the VC Tree Expand Level field on the View tab of
63. Add Remove Windows Components Set Program Access and Defaults vReplicator v2 5 Currently installed programs C Show updates Sort by J I WCIOSOIC oye Tver Tra Tee nemo g Microsoft SQL Server Setup Support Files English B Microsoft SQL Server SS Writer T Modem Diagnostic Tool 15 MSXML 4 0 SP2 KB936181 d MSXML 6 0 Parser KB933579 ED Netwaiting S PowerDVD 5 QuickSet js SearchAssist js SigmaTel Audio Snaglt 8 SonicWALL SSL VPN NetExtender 3 URL Assistant VMware Virtual Infrastructure Client 2 0 vMware workstation 15 vRanger Professional Windows Driver Package Dell Inc PBADRY System 09 25 2006 6 0 0 0 Click here For support information To change this program or remove it From your computer click Change Remove E windows Driver Package O2Micro guardian2 SmartCardReader 02 05 2007 1 1 3 7 FLIDIVID 19 81MB 0 66MB 2 62MB 1 31MB 4 77MB 45 25MB 11 97MB 0 01MB 16 73MB 27 28MB 2 26MB 48 15MB 457 00MB 135 00MB Change Remove Chapter 2 Installation 44 Upgrade to a New Version vReplicator 1 From the desktop double click the installer file vReplicator msi to run it Open File Security Warning The publisher could not be verified Are you sure you want to run this software am Name vReplicatorsetup 2 5 0 9 exe Publisher Unknown Publisher Type Application From C Documents and Settings nmahoney
64. D IN THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THIS PRODUCT VIZIONCORE ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER AND DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTY RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT IN NO EVENT SHALL VIZIONCORE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF INFORMATION ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS DOCUMENT EVEN IF VIZIONCORE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Vizioncore makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice Vizioncore does not make any commitment to update the information contained in this document vReplicator User Manual 07 18 08 Version 2 5d Document Revision History Document Version Number Issue Date Description of Change 05 23 08 06 12 08 07 18 08 Chapter 1 e Inthe Snapshots and Hybrid Replication sections of vReplicator Overview added a warning against running a differential backup of a VM that is undergoing hybrid replication Chapter 2 Updated list of OSs in the Location Requirements section In the Interoperability Requirements section upda
65. FL JOB 7 Source VM Scheduled btervel Last Resutt Job Progress Mext Pun Time Last Start Time Lost Completed Time Source Target A lucca anormali CHA REPL JOB 2 Fixed Differential replication every 23 Hours Successful Gueued 1200841326 15 25 3008 00 25 1553 2008 05 26 1600 10 0 59 100 10 0 3 10 aU IV NE E a ML Freed Hybrid E inb avare 1 Hour urrmnhu x SEH E BST SEH 08 11 10 0 59 100 10 1 93 304 Lp weswmecanerall CHA REPL JOB Ficad Hybrid repleatian every T2 Houria Succesul Queued 2008 03 36 14 29 2008 03 25 14 58 2008 03 25 1503 10 059 100 100 95 164 HAE MORAS Job Foied Hybrid replication every 1 Hourtsl Successful Gueued 2008 13 26 09 14 2008 00 26 8114 2008 03 26 06 19 10 0 8 207 wo ortlabd more do enti CHA REPL JOB 3 3Bding Hybrid replication every 1 Houris Failed Queued 20503360925 2000 00 25 09 25 2002 03 26 08 25 110 0 99 100 1010 95 04 6 Ifthe task below displays in the Replication Management pane and the Stop Testing icon changes to Resume click it to restart testing MIM is now ready for interaction Waiting for user to resume process OR pp vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 146 7 When this confirmation message displays click Yes Resume Would you like to resume es 8 Once the process is complete the VM will remain disabled but have a status
66. March 21 2008 11 30 AM March 21 2008 11 30 AM March 21 2008 12 06 PM March 21 2008 12 32 PM March 21 2008 1 06 PM March 21 2008 1 14 PM March 21 2008 2 06 PM Errors Could not find any credentials for host Virtual Center Unable to connect to the remote server none none none none Could not find any credentials for host Virtual Center Unable to connect to the remote server Unable to connect to the remote server Could not find any credentials for host Virtual Center Index was outside the bounds of the array Index was outside the bounds of the array Index was outside the bounds of the array Index was outside the bounds of the array none none none Could not find any credentials for host Virtual Center none none none Unable to connect to the remote server Access denied to service console on 10 0 93 212 none Access denied to service console on 10 083 212 Index was outside the bounds of the array Access denied to service console on 10 0 93 212 Could not find any credentials for host VirtualCenter Unable to connect to the remote server Index was outside the bounds of the array Could not find any credentials for host VirtualCenter Index was outside the bounds of the array Index was outside the bounds of the array Index was outside the bounds of the array 3 From the Export to dropdown select Portable Document Format Click the Export to 1con The Save As dialog displays
67. Ms Each replication job s notification emails can be sent to a different list of addresses but every potential recipient must be added through the Notification Recipients dialog On the Email tab both Default Recipients Email and From Email Address are required fields After you set up email notification vReplicator requires that at least one email address 1s retained in the system To read more about this see the Remove Email Address section in Chapter 4 Enter an email address in this field to include the recipient in the notifications list One address on the list which you will select on the Email tab of the Options dialog will be the default recipient for all notifications Email Address This text box displays all of the email addresses of the recipients text box currently configured to receive notifications First Time Setup The First Time setup dialog features several tabs that allow you to establish default settings for replication jobs If you use the drag and drop replication method these settings will be triggered automatically If you use the Replication Job Wizard the system will prompt you to override these settings from Job to job If you decide to skip the initial configuration you can define default settings later through the Options dialog by selecting Tools Options from the Menu Bar or by clicking Options in the Toolbar The First Time Setup and the Options dialogs are 1dentical See Chapter 4 for specific i
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69. Start Time Last Completed Time Source Lj Feed Differential replication every Z3 Hou Successful 2008 03 25 15 35 Fa I 2000 03 23 16 02 100 9 100 at scsi Job Fed Hybrid ranbcation every 1 Hourlel Succertul 2008 00 OR 2006 10 20 06 52 2106 10 26 500 10 04 0 10 059 104 UF ahiri J Frad Hybrid raplcitioni airy 12 Hour Suceeiiful 3008 03 36 1429 25 44 04 2008 10 25 15 08 100 9 700 replicala WM CHA we HORA HORA Job Feed Hybrid replication every 1 Hourlzl Successful 2004 03 36 0519 3060 26 08 19 MO vecrrthibivcore Int FE CHA REPL jx 3 ios Hybrid reglication every 1 Hours Failed 3006 01 36 O25 OR 06 25 2006 10 26 03 25 100 45 100 10 0 59 104 rei riding 4 Click the Failover icon A confirmation message displays Failover Would vau like to svncranize First before Failing over Note IF you do not sencronize first you will potentially lose all changes from your last replication pass and beyond if you decide to reverse replicate back to your source 5 Click Yes The failover process begins In the Replication management pane Currently Failing Over displays in the Toolbar In the Replication Log the Job Progress column has a Failing Over status vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 148 WReplicaber Client Pugilicatinn Management DE E x1 d Total vs 11 Replcating 4 10 09 208 Job Progress Failing Creer verear Job e mhairg source Vs Arai veio aera Checki
70. Toolbar click the Disable icon A confirmation message displays Disable Are vou sure vou would like to Disable this job Disabling this job will remove any vReplicator snapshots 3 Click Yes The vReplicator window refreshes The job is disabled p wReplicaber Client Fie Eat Coet Tools faot Help Ea configure WabusiCenbens Configure Hosts G Refresh Hosts and Container Fa E Options P Datacenter precet vino E EM CA B 10 059 104 E Tm Lab B ues B massae ve vm caneraDT Job Details DISABLED Replscate Bat Fon Timo Lass Hun Vinse Last Rasuli faure VC Source Host Source Dala bora Destination WE Dacitirsatian Hen T ha one cana Joi Desicsiptian Fixed Hutrid replication Ewers 1 Hourisi arde 2008 0 AM Afde 2008 Be AM Sisto fl teca labi cone int 10 0 100 e In bi cora ink 10 92 4 Devtination Datastore Ponts aolumes storage fece ano rali fecero no alli mx Wo Source Wh Jab Huren 1 amico CHA REPL JOB 2 Scheduled Intars Feed Differential reobcation every 23 Hours Ficad Hybrid replicatlan aware 1 Houmi Fred Hybrid replicaci n every T2 Haurlzi Feed Hybrid repligation every Horari Shi Hybrid replication exer 1 Hourk p emi cancel CHA REPL JOB y HORAT FORT Job Al calo CHA REPL JOE 3 vReplicator v2 5 Successhul 2008 03 26 1409 Success 2006 00 26 R14 Farid Lart Reput Hext Run Tima Success 2008 00 26 15 065 L
71. User and User Password fields respectively The Q icon adjacent to the User field changes to a o icon if the ID is valid vReplicator Add Host Host Information Host Name or IF 10 0 88 208 Pot 22 User sraceed e C Add user User Password ROGO RR ROG GA EERE Connect Cancel vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 117 21 Leave the Add user checkmark button selected if you want this user ID added to the database 22 Enter the root password in the field of the same name Click Connect The job displays under the relevant VM in the Virtual Machines pane In the Replication Management pane details about the job display In the Replicating field the number of VMs increases by the number configured The Replication Log is populated with data corresponding to the job 5 vRoplicator Chani Ph Eito Connect To Reports Hep Eki Congue Wiudeero a onfanre Hosts 2 Refresh Hosts and Contarers F5 Optione E Datacenters A vem gg caa g 10 025 100 Ue z E CA Lab Total VMr 7 Rapkeating 7 2 MEX e o T 1 0 108 dida fp Run Edt pima G Test Falorer haee Remove i s mun e mea o DER erro D won T 10 055208 CHA REPL JOB Details Replicate Fixed Hybrid replicatian Every 2 Hours Next Bun Time aree 2 29 AM Last Rum Time Hever I Last Result Hone Source VC wort abl voore int Source Datartore Destination VE e ca lab vc ore int Destination Host 10 0 35 104
72. VirtualCenter s Accesses the VirtualCenter s tab of the Connections Setup dialog from which you can add delete and connect to VCs On this dialog you can also set a default VC to load on start up Configure Host s Accesses the Host s tab of the Connections Setup dialog from which you can add delete and connect to hosts On this dialog you can set a default host to load when you access the software Refresh Hosts and Containers F5 When you click this icon the entire vReplicator window refreshes Options Click this icon to access the Options dialog Using the Email View Alerts Job and Resources tabs you can configure interface settings notifications and alerts In addition you can define replication type frequency and limits for replication jobs Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 83 Hosts and Containers Pane On the left of the vReplicator window there is a Hosts and Containers pane If you are not using VC this pane displays all of the hosts to which you are connecting directly through your environment If you are using VC this pane features a tree structure that includes these objects NEM Expanded Folder EL All of the hosts whose VMs are available for replication are listed in this pane Each node with a corresponding plus sign can be expanded to display subfolders and other objects Hosts and Containers E E Datacenters yc ca lab0 vizioncore mt dE CA Lab 10 0 99 100 J 10 0 29 20
73. ab 1 Jobe Fixed Hybrid senlication every 15 Minutel Falled 2DOB D U7 15 14 AD 12839 20080407 14 59 10 0 100 ee cactlabd cons int rep Job Lp uem cancexecdt ltatiecanoe ob Hxed Hybrid replication every 15 Minutes Successful 2008 0607 18 12 AeA TRE 200846407 15 10 10 0 10D jc cactlalbd uos int skin emos Job The Last Result column in the Replication Log now has a status of Successful V vcomcanarasll vame canorashf Job ed Hybrid renicaton every 16 Minutes Successful 200407 1512 29084074508 2024 D 009 00 ecetlidsoncereint skp vnd ta vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 139 Edit a Replication Job 1 In the Virtual Machines pane navigate to the replication job that you want to update Details about the job display in the Replication Management pane 2 From the Toolbar click the Edit icon The Replication Job Wizard displays Replication Job Wizard Replication Job Wizard Step 1 of 5 Please choose a name description and when to perform this job Mame CHA REPL JOB 3 Description repl sliding Replication Type Hybrid O Differential Help Perform this job every Fixed Sliding Help Dans Hours 0 Minutes Must be greater than or equal to 15 minutes Next Start Time Next Start Date 3 Complete the updates clicking Next until you reach the Step 5 dialog Then click Finish The replication job configuration 1s updated vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 140 Stop a Re
74. able on each datastore e The actual space available e The percentage of free space Threshold This field 1s auto populated based on the value entered in the spin box Warn me when storage has gone below field on the Alerts tab of the Options dialog The default is 10 Within a range from 1 through 100 you can set this spin box with a value that corresponds to a percentage or GB When disk space moves below the threshold that you define a warning message will display on the Replication Management pane and an alert will be sent to the recipient listed on the Alerts tab of the Options dialog Select this radio button to set the threshold using percentage radio button as the unit of measure This field 1s auto populated based on whether the radio button was selected on the Alerts tab of the Options dialog By default this radio button is selected GB Select this radio button to set the threshold using GB as the radio button unit of measure This field is auto populated based on whether the GB radio button was selected on the Alerts tab of the Options dialog Datastores under This field 1s auto populated based on the total number of threshold datastores available that are currently under the threshold established on this dialog This field is disabled Total Datastores This field 1s auto populated based on the total number of datastores available This field is disabled vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 152
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76. ach address that you entered A confirmation message displays requesting that you check the inbox for the email address Email sent Please check your inbox to make sure it not being Filtered aut Remove Email Address You can delete email addresses at any time However at least one address must remain in the system at all times 1 Access the Notification Recipients dialog In the Email Address text field click to highlight the address that you want to delete Click Delete The email address is deleted vReplicator Motification Recipients Configure Notification Recpients Email 4ddrezz test Mvizioncore com MN second test yvizioncore com Alease add atleast one vaild email address These recipient are notified of any alerts raised during the replication process 2 Click OK to close the dialog vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 101 Test Email Notification On the Email tab of the vReplicator First Time Setup Options dialog there 1s a link that allows you to test notification 1 In the Toolbar on the vReplicator window click Options The Options dialog displays vReplicator Options E mail Settings SMTP Name ar IP smtp vizioncare com Default Recipients Emall testievisiancore cam E dit List From Email Address testing amp vizioncore com Click here to send a test email 2 On the Email tab select an address from the Default Recipients Email dropdown 3 Click
77. agement pane 2 From the Toolbar click the Disable icon A confirmation message displays Disable Are vou sure vou would like to Disable this job Disabling this job will remove any vReplicator snapshots vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 142 3 Click Yes The vReplicator window refreshes This icon displays in the Virtual Machines pane adjacent to the VM name of the disabled job The Replication Management pane updates to indicate that the job has been disabled vie pilicabor Leni PRESE B mo A vm canora 1 099 100 Replicatian Management Total Ms 11 Replicating o Job Details DISABLED Peplicale Marat fun Tima Last aim Time Last Renalt Daritiriadinn Host Fixed Hybrid reclipatinn Every Hountsi 3 28 2008 Ele Ki 1 26 2008 105 io Filed Open uert Log caco label ve arg ini ve cae Ini core int 2152 14 Destination Dataytre nt one dicum canara sce pan or ams Description Last Rasuk Mert Ron Tina Last Start Tane Lat Completed Time 2 Faced D ferential recllcution every 21 Mouris Succersful 2008 I 2 15 35 2006 09 26 1559 2006 03 25 02 CHA REPL JOB CIT cub vReplicator v2 5 MORA Job Pied Hybrid recticution every 12 Hoort jSuncesful 2006 09 26 14129 2004 09 28 1444 20060328 1609 Feed Hybrid replication every 1 Hoyri Surcersful 2009 00 26 08 14 2005 07 28 07 19 2005 03 26 07 15 CHA REPL JOB 3 Sidi
78. ailed Failed Failed Failed Failed Job Run Started March 19 2008 8 45 AM March 19 2008 8 45 AM March 19 2008 9 05 AM March 19 2008 9 13 AM March 19 2008 10 05 AM March 19 2008 10 13 AM March 19 2008 11 35 AM March 19 2008 11 35 AM March 19 2008 12 34 PM March 19 2008 12 34 PM March 19 2008 1 05 PM March 19 2008 1 13 PM March 19 2008 2 06 PM March 19 2008 2 13 PM March 20 2008 2 05 PM March 20 2008 2 13 PM March 20 2008 3 05 PM March 20 2008 3 37 PM March 20 2008 4 05 PM March 21 2008 7 05 AM March 21 2008 7 13 AM March 21 2008 8 11 AM March 21 2008 8 13 AM March 21 2008 9 06 AM March 21 2008 9 14 AM March 21 2008 10 05 AM March 21 2008 10 14 AM March 21 2008 11 30 AM March 21 2008 11 30 AM March 21 2008 12 05 PM March 21 2008 12 32 PM March 21 2008 1 06 PM March 21 2008 1 13 PM March 21 2008 2 05 PM Job Run Ended March 19 2008 8 45 AM March 19 2008 8 45 AM March 19 2008 9 07 AM March 19 2008 9 15 AM March 19 2008 10 11 AM March 19 2008 10 15 AM March 19 2008 11 35 4M March 19 2008 11 35 AM March 19 2008 12 34 PM March 19 2008 12 34 PM March 19 2008 1 06 PM March 19 2008 1 14 PM March 19 2008 2 06 PM March 19 2008 2 14 PM March 20 2008 2 07 PM March 20 2008 2 15 PM March 20 2008 3 11 PM March 20 2008 3 37 PM March 20 2008 4 07 PM March 21 2008 7 11 AM March 21 2008 7 15 AM March 21 2008 8 11 AM March 21 2008 8 14 AM March 21 2008 9 07 AM March 21 2008 9 14 AM March 21 2008 10 05 AM March 21 2008 10 14 AM
79. al Job NORAT Job vc vm canora 1 Job NORAT Job vc vm canora 1 Job NORAI Job Status Failed Failed Failed Failed Failed Successful Failed Failed Successful Failed Successful Failed Failed Failed Successful Successful Successful Successful Failed Failed Failed Failed Failed Failed Failed Failed Successful Successful Successful Failed Successful Successful Successful Failed Failed Successful Failed Job Run Started March 14 2008 4 31 PM March 17 2008 3 19 PM March 17 2008 3 58 PM March 17 2008 4 06 PM March 17 2008 4 09 PM March 17 2008 4 11 PM March 17 2008 4 14 PM March 18 2008 8 32 AM March 18 2008 9 06 AM March 18 2008 9 15 AM March 18 2008 10 05 AM March 18 2008 10 13 AM March 18 2008 11 05 AM March 19 2008 8 45 AM March 19 2008 8 45 AM March 19 2008 9 05 AM March 19 2008 9 13 4M March 19 2008 10 05 AM March 19 2008 10 13 AM March 19 2008 11 35 AM March 19 2008 11 35 AM March 19 2008 12 34 PM March 19 2008 12 34 PM March 19 2008 1 05 PM March 19 2008 1 13 PM March 19 2008 2 06 PM March 19 2008 2 13 PM March 20 2008 2 05 PM March 20 2008 2 13 PM March 20 2008 3 05 PM March 20 2008 3 37 PM March 20 2008 4 05 PM March 21 2008 7 05 AM March 21 2008 7 13 AM March 21 2008 8 11 AM March 21 2008 8 13 AM March 21 2008 9 06 AM March 21 2008 9 14 AM Job Run Ended March 14 2008 4 31 PM March 17 2008 3 20 PM March 17 2008 3 58 PM March 17 2008 4 07 PM March 17 2008 4 08 PM March 17
80. al time replication solution for the VMware ESX Server environment vReplicator is designed to perform replication specifically for virtual machines VMs In this manual you will learn how to install and configure vReplicator You will also learn how to use these components e Notification e Alerts e Hybrid and differential replication e Reports First some background on the context in which vReplicator was developed Virtualization and VMware Overview As companies and industries grow their technology needs change These changes are often implemented within complex systems running business critical applications Usually there is an increased demand for shared hardware and software resources To manage this demand many companies establish virtual environments Doing so can increase an organization s agility and efficiency while lowering its costs Most companies have a number of specialized physical servers and workstations that are underutilized Virtualizing such an environment increases and balances utilization by consolidating the physical machines into a single physical host that runs multiple VMs The VMs share the resources processor memory network cards and disks of one physical host The work that the physical machines did previously continues but with greater efficiency The host runs a layer of virtualization software that manages the environment Each VM s operating system OS usually Windows or Linux functio
81. alog displays vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 113 Replication Job Wizard ReplicationJob Wizard Step 3 of 5 Please choose a host to store the replicated Virtual Machine Target VM Name vc vm canorall VzRieplicate Disable Guest Quiescing What is Guest Quiescing Add New Host 12 You can alter the variable portion of the value in the Target VM Name field You must not alter the following VzReplicate 13 Clear the Disable Guest Quiescing checkbox or leave it selected 14 Select a destination machine from the Target Host dropdown If you want to add a new host click Add New Host Populate the fields on the Add Host dialog Click Connect Then return to the Step 3 dialog and select the new host vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 114 Replication Job Wizard Replication Job Wizard Step 3 of 5 Please choose a host to store the replicated Virtual Machine Target VM Name NORAZ VzReplicate Disable Guest Quiescing What is Guest Quiescing Target Host 10 033 208 15 On the Step 3 dialog click Next The Step 4 dialog displays Replication Job Wizard ReplicationJob Wizard Step 4 of 5 Please select how pon want ta map your source network cards to the target host Source Adapter Source Network Target Network Network Adapter VM Network VM Network vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 115 16 The Source Adapter Source Network and Target Network columns are aut
82. anel and Go Through the wizard neafiead RS Sew Lien 2 JO Smead Lime 3 Do Sealine S SE Set Lin 6 eam EnalLimo7 Qj a de Assign a Job vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 60 Resources Tab vReplicator First lime Setup E U 105 H Resources Resource Management Limit total simultaneous replicatians to 10 at a tine This number represents the maximum number of total simultaneous replication jobs that are allowed to run at once Limit per host simultaneous replications to at a time This number represents the maximum number of total simultaneous replication jobs per hast that are allowed to run at once Limit per LUN simultaneous replications to 2 at a tirne This number represents the maximum number of total simultaneous replication jobs per LUN that are allowed to run at once Limit total simultaneous The value in this field indicates the maximum number of replications to total simultaneous replication jobs that are allowed to run at at a time once A value between 1 and 100 is acceptable Default 1s 10 spin box Limit per host The value in this field indicates the maximum number of simultaneous total simultaneous replication jobs per host that are allowed replications to to run at once A value between 1 and 100 is acceptable at a time Default is 4 spin box Limit per LUN The value in this field indicates the maximum number of simultaneous total simultaneous replication
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84. change Active Directory Oracle or any database that uses a service to write Replication Job Wizard Replication Job Wizard Step 4 of 5 Please select how you want to map pour source network cards to the target host Source Adapter Source Network Target Network Network Adapter VI Network Vh Network Replication Job Wizard Step 4 Source The virtualized NIC adapter configured for the VM Adapter Source Virtualized network for the source VM Network Target Virtualized network for the destination VM Right click this column Network to select another value vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 96 Replication Job Wizard Replication Job Wizard Step 5of5 Please select where you want to store the replicated primary configuration files and each mdk Primary Datastore storage Select which Hard Disk s to replicate C3 Label SCSI Target Datastore Target mdk Hard Disk 1 0 0 storage staragel ve vm cz Replication Job Wizard Step 5 Primary This field 1s auto populated with data from the ESX host This Datastore dropdown includes the following information about the primary dropdown datastore listed Datastore Name The name of the primary target datastore is listed in this column Total Space The total amount of space 1n GB that the target datastore requires Free Space The total amount of free space remaining in GB on the target disk destination vReplicator v2 5 Cha
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86. configured in this instance of text box vReplicator is listed in this text box vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 62 Add New VC When you click this button the Add VirtualCenter dialog displays From this dialog you can add a VC Remove VC When you click this button you can delete any VC that displays in the Configured VC List Set As Default Sets the Default Start Up Connection to the selected VC Connect to VCs Click this button to connect to any VC that displays on the Configured VC List If vReplicator is connected to a host when you click this button the host connection will be closed before vReplicator connects to the VC When you click Add New VC on the VirtualCenter s tab the Add VirtualCenter dialog displays vReplicator Add VirtualCenter VirtualL enter Information Host Name or IP rr JD Pott 443 User Q User Password Connect Lancel Add VirtualCenter Dialog Host Name or IP This field contains the host name or IP address of the server used to connect to the VC The Q icon adjacent to the field will change to a Q icon when a valid value is entered in this field Port The default value in this field is 443 The field is enabled so you can change this value if for example you have configured your VC server to communicate through a different port User This field should contain the ID of the user who is currently logged into vReplicator The Q icon adjacent to the field will change to a Q
87. d field enter the password for the su ID vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 75 25 In the Root Password field enter the password for the root account vReplicator Add Host Host Information Host Name or IP 10 0 88 207 Q Pot 22 User sraceed O Add user User Password Root Password Connect Cancel 26 Click Connect When processing is complete the host that you added displays in the Configured Host List on the Host s tab amp Connections Setup Virtual Center s Host s Host Information Default Start Up Connection Load virtual Center on start up Add New Host Remove Host Set As Default Enable VzBnost DO What is V2Boost 27 To enable vzBoost select the checkmark button of the same name 28 If you would like this host to load upon startup click Set As Default The field label just above the text box changes to Load Host s on start up vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 76 Connections Setup Host Information Default Start Up Connection Load Hast s on start up Add New Host Remove Host Enable 2B oost HO What is VzBaast 29 Click Connect to Hosts The host that you added displays in the Hosts and Containers pane of the vReplicator window Wieplicator Client File Edt Cored Tock Reports Hep Li Configure VitualCenteris Configure Mostis Refresh Hosts and Containers P5 ID Opbons Hosts and Containers eee eee
88. defaults that you established during the initial configuration process During replication the source VM can be running or turned off but the destination VM must be turned off Replicate VM Using the Wizard Hybrid or Differential Fixed 1 In the Hosts and Container pane click to highlight the host on which the source VM resides 2 In the Virtual Machines pane click to select the source VM JP vReplicator Client Fia Ed Connect Toos Reports Help Lg Configure VitueiCenteris Ef Configure Hostis SO Refresh Hosts and Containers P5 Di Options Hosts and Containers Virtual Machines Replication Management z Datacenters ue 68 Labi vim fa calabor zm CA Lab 10 0784 E calabi ERTEN S Tm Lab fi cl 10 059207 Eg vchartes ro 10 099206 Ey Pv hartiePro sc vim cancral t Job ig vreplicator Click Add Job to sel up jol Source Wi Job Mame Scheduled internal Lact Result Next Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target ral wc wm canara Job Fixed Hybrid repfostion every 1 Houris Successful 2008 02 25 1586 2008 03 25 34 5 2008 03 25 1407 UR 1000 99 104 c um canoral 006 013 HORA1 MORA Job Fixed Hybrid rec cation every 1 Houris Successful 2008 00 25 15 14 2006 00 25 44 13 2008 09 25 1415 TLA ve cr tlsbd veora int Enherprtes Wes Licensed 4 vizioocone com 3 In the Replication Management pane click Add Job or Assign a New Job The Replication J
89. display for up to 60 seconds Then the vReplicator window and the Notification Recipients dialog display agg Checking for vReplicator Service Elapsed Time 09 seconds Replication Client 7 5 0 0 Trial Licampa 1 5 remaining days _EsiComigure Vetuaicenteris ZP Configura Hosnis P Refresh Hosts and Containers FS options Hosis and Containers Notification Recipients id Source VA Job Name 5chedi sd Interv Last Result Mext Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target Description Enterprise Wes Licensed yizioncor com To bypass the initial configuration process click OK on the Notification Recipients and First Time Setup dialogs upon start up If you defer the initial configuration process you can complete all of the tasks associated with configuring the software by following the instructions in Chapter 4 vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 51 Initial Configuration Notification Setup The configuration process begins with setting up an email notification list The users on this list can be notified when a replication job is completed or when errors are encountered during replication One recipient on the list will be designated to receive all notifications by default For each replication job you can override this recipient by entering another email address Notifications contain information about the replication jobs such as the names of the source and destination servers and the V
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91. e Server field with existing SQL database name VIZIONCORE and the User Name field with vizioncoreuser Enter the SA password in the Password field Click Next Note You can change the value in the User Name field vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 39 cs Vizioncore Database Setup Database user Credentials The credentials for the user to be created For the Vizioncore database The below information pertains to the viziancoreuser that will be created You may change the wizianicareuser password or leave it as is Database Server VC NM LAPIVVIZIONCORE vizioncoreuser Password 12 Click the Automatic Setup icon at the center of the Install Database dialog e Vizioncore Database Setup Install Database Click below to begin setup of your Vizioncore products database SQL Perform an automatic Install of the Vizioncore database For your product Automatic Setup Cancel 13 When the Next button 1s enabled click 1t vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 40 m Vizioncore Database Setup BE Install Database Click below to begin setup of your Viziancore products database Connecting to database server Creating Database Beginning Transaction Set current database Installing Vizioncore database schema Creating Vizioncore user Applving database upgrade scripts Upgrade script version 2 1 0 0 applied Upgrade script version 2 5 0 0 applied atabas
92. e Warn me when storage has gone below field select or GB and enter a numerical value in the adjacent spin box By default the Inform me only on new alerts field is selected If you want notification alerts to be sent via email select the Send me a email if there low storage checkmark button In the Email to dropdown select the address to which the alerts should be sent vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 69 Note To enter a new address click the Email tab and add the address before returning to the Alerts tab to select it vReplicator First Time Setup f Alerts Alert Settings Inform me on low storage O Warn me when storage has gone below O GB Inform me only on new alerts C Send me a email if there low storage C Email to 10 Click the Job tab By default the VM DisplayName Template field 1s populated Do not alter the VMNAMED variable You can alter VzReplicate The icon remains displayed next to the field if the value is valid In the Default Replication Type field select a radio button Hybrid or Differential n the Default Job Frequency field select a radio button Fixed or Sliding In the Days Hours and Minutes spin boxes set the timeframe for the replication job A Y icon displays next to the spin boxes 1f the values are valid vReplicator First Time Setup Default Job Settings i a E i VI Display Name Template ZVMMAMEZ VzReplicate O Default Replication Type 9 H
93. e field you can change the VM name or leave it as 1s 20 Populate the Description field 21 In the Replication Type field select Hybrid or Differential 22 In the Perform this job every field select Fixed or Sliding Then use the spin boxes to enter the same timeframe that you used in step 7 23 Leave the setting in the Next Start Time spin box as is vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 130 24 Leave the setting in the Next Start Date dropdown as is Replication Job Wizard Replication Job Wizard Step 1 of 5 Please choose a name description and when to perform this job Mame calbl l Job Description repl jobs Replication Type Hybrid Differential Help Perform this job ever Fixed Sliding Help Das Hours 15 5 Minutes Must be greater than or equal to 15 minutes Next Start Time Next Start Date 25 Click Next The Step 2 dialog displays 26 In the Notify text box the email address that you added for the default recipient displays Click Next OR If you want to update the list of users who will be notified about this job access the Email tab of the Options dialog and supplement the notification list Return to the Step 2 dialog and click Next The Step 3 dialog displays 27 You can alter the variable portion of the value in the Target VM Name field You must not alter the following VzReplicate 28 Clear the Disable Guest Quiescing checkbox or leave it selected 29 From the Target
94. e installation completed 1 E 3 5 16 E B E D 14 Click Next A confirmation of completion dialog displays ts Vizioncore Database Setup Slee Database successfully installed O Your Vizioncore database has been successfully Installed i b O a O m M m pl a d Lon E T 15 Click Finish The Completed dialog displays vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 41 Installation Complete All of the components of vReplicator 2 5 0 8 were successfully copied to your computer Completed ee m E E E E E K K T WKEKEKTTKTKK lt KI 1 rc lenulPro MenulPro ator Installe ramework v2 0 50727 InstallUt 16 Click Next The Installation Complete dialog displays e vReplicator 2 5 0 8 Setup Installation Complete Installation Complete Setup has successfully installed vReplicator 2 5 0 8 on your computer Completing the vReplicator 2 5 0 8 Setup Wizard Setup has successfully installed vReplicator 2 5 0 8 on your computer Please click Close to exit Setup 17 Click Close Installation 1s complete vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 42 Upgrade to New Version of vReplicator To upgrade to a new version of vReplicator you must first uninstall any previous version of the software During this process you will be prompted about whether you want to complete a full uninstall Since you are upgrading to a
95. ed to step 20 Warning You can configure vReplicator to connect to both VCs and hosts but you can only connect using one method at a time 14 To connect to a VC On the Virtual Center s tab click Add New VC The Add VirtualCenter dialog displays vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 77 vReplicator Add VirtualCenter VirtualCenter Information Ti EM Im User Q User Password Connect Cancel 15 Enter a value in the Host Name or IP field In the User and User Password fields enter the account information for the user currently logged in The Q icons that display adjacent to these fields will change to icons if the values are valid vReplicator Add VirtualCenter VirtualCenter Informabon Host Name or IP 10 0 3821 Pot 443 Use teil O User Password 9 Connect Cancel 16 Leave the default value 443 in the Port field as is Click Connect When processing 1s complete the VC that you added displays in the Configured VC List on the VirtualCenter s tab vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 72 E Connections Setup Virtual Center s VirtualCenter Information Default Start Up Connection Load Virtual Center s an start up Add Mew VIC Remove VE Set 45 Default 17 If you would like this VC to load upon startup click Set As Default The field label just above the text box changes to Load VirtualCenter s on start up amp Connections Setup Virtual Center s E Ho
96. egories of error message in vReplicator In the sections below the messages are classified by function Installation e Ifyou attempt a new installation of vReplicator when another version of the software exists on the same machine this dialog displays vReplicator 2 5 0 1 Setup An existing version of Replicator was Found Please uninstall the previous version and try again e This message could display if downloading the Installer file fails or if the file is incomplete or corrupted NSIS Error The installer you are trying to use is corrupted or incomplete This could be the result of a damaged disk a Failed download or a virus You may want to contact the author of this installer to obtain a new copy It may be possible to skip this check using the MERC command line switch MOT RECOMMENDED vReplicator v2 5 Appendix 178 Notification e Ifyou do not enter a value in the From Email Address field on the Option dialog s Email tab this error message will display Email test failed Unable to send email Error returned The parameter address cannot be an empty string Parameter name address Please correct your settings to receive notifications e You can remove email addresses from the notification list on the Notification Recipients dialog However vReplicator requires that at least one email address remain in the system at all times If you attempt to delete the only address on the list
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98. ere you want to store the replicated primary configuration files and each vmdk Primary Datastore storage E Select which Hard Disk s to replicate C3 Label SCSI Target Datastore Target mdk Hard Disk 1 00 storage storage calbll 0 17 If multiple hard disks are listed in the text box select only those that you want to replicate Clear the others Click Finish A warning message displays Click Yes Warning T Warning Creating multiple replications with at least one as a snapshot rotation will cause a FULL Re Syne of the snapshot during scheduled intervallis When using snapshot rotation iE is recommended to only use one snapshot replication Would vau like to continue The first job displays in the VMs pane In the Replication Management pane details about the job display In the Replicating field the number of VMs increases by the number configured The Replication Log 1s populated with data corresponding to the job vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 129 z vfleplicator Client Pia Ede Connect Toos Reports Hep gt Lal Configure vituaiCenteris E Configure Hostia Refresh Hosts and Containers FS Options Hosts and Containers Virtual Machines Replication Management 3 Tirenis ocre In a RE vara otal Wits 12 Replicating 5 d cri woo re int p Add tab Ru jede v Test Fadover Bh Follower i pyRemove l Nh cabin cabai Jobi Details
99. es any component e g a firewall that might restrict communication between the machines involved in replication make certain that these ports allow for unimpeded access Porto Direction Function vReplicator outgoing Unimpeded network SSH access from E l vReplicator to both VI3 hosts Host servers incoming and outgoing Bidirectional access between source VI3 and destination VI3 443 TCP vReplicator outgoing Used for VI3 host communications and WiC ae 902 TCP vReplicator outgoing Used for VI3 host communications and VC 2X Note Root SSH access is disabled by default in ESX Server 3 0 Setting up a non root account and providing vReplicator with the root password allows for replication with root disabled over SSH Otherwise you can enable root over SSH by editing the PermitRootLogin value in sshd config on this unit vi etc ssh sshd config vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 29 Installation Support The following are supported Windows 2000 SP4 32 Windows 2003 SP1 and SP2 32 Windows 2003 R2 SP1 and SP2 The following are not supported at this time Guest VSS Support The following are supported Windows 2003 SP1 and SP2 The following are not supported at this time Windows 2000 SP4 and SP5 Windows 2003 R2 SP1 and SP2 6 Windows XP Pro SP1 and SP2 32 and 64 vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 30 Guest OS for Replication Support The software can replicate any guest OS that any VM
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101. fication Recipients 1 a Email Address Email Il lt lt Add Select Service Please add atleast one vaild email address ipi e notified of any alerts n process e pient s se recipient s ar raised during the replication pro Source VA Job Mame Scheduled Interval Last Re Vizioncore esxReplicator Trial Enterprise YMs Licensed 4 vizioncore com 2 In the Email field on the Notification Recipients dialog enter an email address Click Add The address is copied to the Email Address text box vRe plicator Notification Recipients Configure Notification Recpients as Email beshityvizionicore com testiMwizioncore com Please add atleast one vaild email address These recipient are notified of any alerts raised during the replication process vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 67 3 Clear the Email field 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for every email address that you want to include Then click OK The First Time Setup dialog displays The email addresses that you entered display in the Default Recipients Email field vReplicator First Time Setup E mail Settings SMTP Mame or IP E Default Recipiente Email testiayizioncore com E dit List From Email amp ddress Click here to send a test email 5 On the Email tab populate these fields In the SMTP Name or IP field enter the name or IP address of the mail server From the Default Recipients Email dropdown select t
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104. gh which you can change notification and interface settings configure alerts and set job defaults and limits Options Reports Menu There is only one command in the Reports menu Replication History The Replication History window gives you access to general information about the replication jobs that have been run both those that succeeded and failed From this window you can print reports as well as export data to Portable Document Format PDF Extensible Markup Language XML and MS Excel There is additional information about reports later in this chapter Replicator Replication History Replication History y Job s Started on Friday March 14 2008 Job s Ended on Friday March 21 2008 Print y Export to LA Portable Document Format Y e RH EH EA E E E E EEE mom E EE 6 0 0 E El H El Hb M Hl EE Job Name vc vm canoral Job vc vm canora Job vc vm canorall Job vc vm canora 1 Job calabi Job j calabl Job wc wm canoraD1 Job vc wm canora01 Job vc vm canora Job NORAT Job vc vm canoral Job NORAT Job vc vm canora 1 Job NORA1 Job vc vm canora Job vc vm canoraQ1 Job NORAT Job vc vm canora 1 Job NORAT Job NORAT Job vc vm canora 1 Job vc vm canorall Job NORAT Job vc vm canorall Job NORAT Job vc vm canora 1 Job NORAT Job vc vm canoral Job NORAT Job j vc vm canoral Job NORAT Job vc vm canoraQ1 Job vc vm canor
105. hapter 4 Using vReplicator 123 18 To start the replication job immediately click Run in the Replication Management pane s Toolbar Or wait for the job to run as scheduled If you click Run a confirmation message will display Are you sure you want to run this job now LES Caution Running this job will ignore any resource limitations set with in your options 19 Click Yes Once the job starts the Replication Management pane s view updates The Job Progress column in the Replication Log refreshes with the status Replicating WAeplicator Cieni Pe dt Comed Tools Ferris Neb Elf Configura rbanta G Configure calli E Rai and Conan F5 El Optra Hosts and Containers Virtual Machines Buglicatinn Management bee B 25920 Job Frogrors Repbcating CH amp HEPL yog 3 ni zn Arab ig course WM ECCO Ainatyrineg calbill TE Checking Hast 10 0 59 103 connection TOT TTT DI Checking VC fre ca lablt scora ini connection RUNEN CA Same A pente Anakin target MW TULL TETELTT hnabng calbl ve amp epdcate LL m Checking Hast 10 0 29 104 connec dian TE NT NANA Checking VC fior labi voors tt connection LTDA 1 TIETTLT Checking connection between Hast 10 099 109 and Hart han o xx n i Schedyled Interval Last R sul Job Progress Maxi Run Tine Lart at Tima Lack Completed Time Scorte Target 2 E TED 5 35 TLS 14 5 HELE iii T atm l CHA REPL_J06 Ried eff erertiel A Succes qurued ard 1535 200800 MET j 10 044
106. hare passwords across applications that 1s a password that you use in vReplicator should be distinct from a vRanger Pro password It is best to avoid incremental passwords Do not create passwords that include user or company names Avoid using complete words within passwords Longer passwords tend to be more secure than shorter ones Change the password often Write down each password and store it in a secure place Discard old passwords Before you create a password that includes ASCII characters confirm that they are compatible with vReplicator The following ASCII characters are not compatible with vReplicator E The following ASCII characters may not be compatible with vReplicator i 96 N vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 49 3 Configuration vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 50 There are a few configurations that you can make when you access vReplicator for the first time It can be useful to complete this process so that your default settings are in place for your first replication jobs The initial configuration process includes Adding notification recipients Selecting interface preferences Defining alerts Establishing replication job defaults Adding and connecting to VCs and hosts Getting Started Now that vReplicator is installed you can launch it by double clicking the desktop icon or by accessing the software through the Start menu When you first access vReplicator this window might
107. hat are executed at specified points every on a timeline radio buttons Sliding replication refers to jobs that are executed at a sliding frequency Use the Days Hours and Minutes spin boxes to set a timeframe for the job These values refer to the period between replications The shorter the timeframe the more up to date the VM will be as a result of the replication A shorter timeframe requires more host resources which can compromise VM performance temporarily Note The replication job will start automatically as soon as the initial copying completes Next Start Time Refers to the time that the replication job will begin spin box Next Start Date Refers to the date that the replication job will begin dropdown Click this button to cancel the replication job and close the wizard vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 93 Replication Job Wizard Replication Job Wizard Step 2 of 5 Please choose who will be natified on alerts Notify testo vizioneore cam Replication Job Wizard Step 2 Unlabeled This text box 1s populated with the email addresses that were added text box through the Email tab on the Options dialog Any address that is displayed in this text box can be moved to the Notify text box for individual jobs This field is disabled Notify list This text box contains the default email address that was added to text box vReplicator during initial configuration vReplicator
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109. he Step 4 dialog displays 15 The Source Adapter Source Network and Target Network columns are auto populated If a secondary NIC is available you can select it by clicking within the Target Network column Click Next The Step 5 dialog displays 16 Select a value from the Primary Datastore dropdown or leave the default as 1s vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 136 Replication Job Wizard ReplicationJob Wizard Step 5 of 5 Please select where you want to store the replicated primary configuration files and each vmdk Primary Datastore VE LA TLAB 3 Select which Hard Digk g to replicate C3 Label SCSI Target D atastore Target Vmudk Hard Disk 1 QU VO CA TLABGA WE CA TLAB Hard Disk 2 07 YIC CA TLAB 34 WE CA TLAB Hard Disk 3 0 2 YC CA TLAB 34 WE CA TLAB min 17 Clear the checkboxes that correspond to the hard disks that you do not want to replicate Replication Job Wizard Heplication Job Wizard Step bof 5 Please select where you want to store the replicated primary configuration files and each vmdk Primary Datastore VE CA TLAB 3 Select which Hard Disk s to replicate C2 Label SCSI Target Datastore Target mdk Hard Disk 1 000 VC CA TLAB 34 INC CA TL B O Hard Disk e Hard Disk 3 fig VE LA TLAB 3 VL LA TLAB VC CA TLAB 18 Click Finish A warning message displays Click Yes vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 137 Warning
110. he address of the user who should be the default recipient In the From Email Address field enter the address that should display in the From field on each notification vReplicator Options Email Settings SMTP Mame or IP smtp vIzloncore com Default Recipients Email testivizioncore com Edit List From Email Address testirgi vizioncore conl Click here to send a test email vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 68 6 Click the Click here to send a test email link A confirmation message displays Email sent Please check your inbox to make sure it not being Filtered aut 7 Click OK Without closing the First Time Setup dialog access the mailbox to which the email was sent Confirm receipt of the test message 8 On the First Time Setup dialog click the View tab In the VC Tree Expand Level spin box enter a value between 2 and 100 or leave the default 2 as is By default the Show Menu Text Labels field is selected Clear the field if you do not want the icon text labels to display in the Toolbar vReplicator First Time Setup E Resources View Settings _ VC Tree Expand Level 9 This is how many lewels to expand the tree level within the virtual Center browserafter wReplicator startup Show Menu Text Labels 9 Click the Alerts tab Select the Inform me on low storage checkmark button if you want an alert to display in the Replication Management pane when storage is low In th
111. icator follow as many of these guidelines as your environment allows e A password should not include a significant portion of a user or account name e Each password should be at least six characters long e Passwords should contain characters from several of these categories Uppercase letters in English A Z Lowercase letters in English a z Digits 0 9 Non alphabetic characters for example Source These are the requirements for the source machine e You do not need to complete any installations on the source VMFS e The source VMES must be formatted for ESX 3 vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 27 e To perform a hot replication vReplicator requires 6 GB of free space on the source VMFS Destination These are the requirements for the destination machine e You do not need to complete any installations on the destination VMES e The destination VMFS must be formatted for ESX 3 and have enough free disk space to store the replicated VM Note For larger VMs 1 e larger than 256 GB confirm that the destination machine can support the file size Interoperability Requirements vReplicator and vRanger Pro share a unique interoperability For their snapshot file locking mechanism to function properly certain environment requirements must be met vRanger Pro 3 15 3 2 3 1s compatible with vReplicator 2 0 2 5 If you are using vRanger Pro to enhance VMware Consolidated Backup VCB consult the list below as a
112. icator 154 3 When you change the threshold settings the Apply button is enabled To increase or decrease the threshold adjust the corresponding spin box To change the threshold unit of measure criterion select a radio button or GB Click Apply Replicator Datastore Summary Datastore Summary Threshald Ox cB Datastores under threshold 0 Total Datastores 2 Datastore Free Space Total Space Percent Free E VC C4 TLAB 34 400 07 GB free 535 75 BB total 74 54 amp free m 4 When you make a change to either threshold criteria the data on the dialog updates immediately In this case the number of datastores under threshold increases and the VCs impacted by the change display in red Replicator Datastore Summary Datastore Summary Threshald Oz OGB Apply Datastores under threshold 1 Total Datastares E Datastore Free Space Total Space Percent Free E VC CA TLAB 34 400 07 GB free 536 75 GB total 74 54 X free E 482 45 GB free 536 75 GB total 83 88 X free vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 155 Event Viewer The Event Viewer is an administrative tool available through the Microsoft Management Console MMC You can access the Event Viewer window to monitor vReplicator events that are detailed on application security and system logs The left pane of the window features the console tree The right pane contains the log files and other detailed information for objects within the tree
113. iew File View Tools aaga njoo w obm s nee IM 4 El Y gt Margin Width Page 1 of 54 i vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 171 Export Replication History Report to PDF 1 On the vReplicator window select Reports Replication History The Replication History window displays 2 Compile a report using the instructions listed above vReplicator Replication History Replication History Job s Startedon Tuesday March 18 2008 Job s Ended on Tuesday March 25 2008 Print y Export to A Portable Document Format Job Name NORAT Job vc vm canora 1 Job vc vm canora Job NORAT Job vc vm canora Job NORAT Job NORAT Job 3j vc vm canorat Job E vc vm canoraD1 Job NORAT Job ve vm canorall Job NORAT Job vc vm canora 1 Job J NORAT Job j e vm canorall Job a NORAT Job vc vm canora Job NORAT Job we wm canoraD1 Job ve vm canorall Job NORAT Job vc vm canora l Job NORAT Job xj vc em canoraD1 Job NORAT Job vc vm canora 1 Job NORAT Job NORAT Job a vc vm canora 1 Job ve vm canorall Job NORAT Job xj ve vm canorall Job NORAT Job ve vm canorall Job Status Failed Failed Successful Successful Successful Successful Failed Failed Failed Failed Failed Failed Failed Failed Successful Successful Successful Failed Successful Successful Successful Failed Failed Successful Failed Failed Failed Failed Failed F
114. ification Recipients dialog The field becomes enabled only if the Send me a email if there low storage field 1s selected Chapter 3 Configuration 55 vReplicator can be configured to display an alert or send an email notification when a defined storage threshold has been crossed The software pulls storage data from VC to create a datastore summary No manual entry 1s required For additional information on datastore summaries see Chapter 4 If you request an interface based alert this message displays in the Replication Management pane E You have low diskspace If you request an email notification to trigger when storage is low a message similar to this one is sent to the address selected in the Email to field on the Alerts tab Subject Low Disk Space on Datastore Low storage found on Threshold 94 00 free e Host 10 0 99 207 Datastore VC CA TLAB 3A 74 54 free 400 07 GB free e Host 10 0 99 708 Datastore vc ca tlab 4a 389 95 free 482 70 GB free Job Tab vReplicator First lime Setup Default Job Settings ws f l s VM Display Name Template S MNAMES VzReplicate Q Default Replication Type Hybrid Differential Help Default Job Frequency Fixed Sliding Help l e e Days Hours Minutes When you drag and drop a vito a host this 1 the default replication frequency given to that job vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 56 VM DisplayName Template Need space bet
115. ile will tp be deleted and your jobs database will be removed 3 Click Yes or No A confirmation message displays vReplicator 2 1 1 Uninstall 1 1 vReplicakar 2 1 1 was successfully removed From your computer vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 32 You will know that the process is complete when this desktop icon displays a wal A vReplicator Database Selection vReplicator requires an SQL database to record job information Install on new instance This method 1s preferred If you select this option a new of SQL Express 2005 instance of SQL Express 2005 will be installed on the radio button vReplicator machine and all necessary product database configurations will be completed Note This method is not recommended if you plan to install vReplicator on the same machine where VC 1s installed Install on an existing Select this option only if you have access to a SQL Server and SQL Server have the necessary privileges to create a database on that 2000 2005 server radio button Install manually This method allows you to create the databases manually if not recommended necessary During the configuration process sufficient radio button guidance is provided vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 33 Install vReplicator Using SQL Express 2005 New Instance 1 From the desktop double click the installer file vReplicator msi to run it The vReplicator Setup Wizard dialog di
116. ime Last Completed Tima Source Target veame canora sc umecanorali lab Fixed Hybrid replication every 1 Hour Successful g 2008 09 25 11 06 2008 13 25 11205 2008 03 25 10 07 10 0 9900 10 099 904 plicat y NORAT MORA1 Job Fixed Hybrid replication every 1 Hours Successful Queued 2008 00 25 11 14 2008 09 25 10 14 2008 09 25 3019 10 099 207 ve cotlbd veore int vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 108 Connect to Hosts 1 In the Hosts and Containers pane of the vReplicator window click Select Service The Connections Setup dialog displays amp Connections Setup virtualCenteris Host s Host Information Default Start Up Connection Ho default service set to load on start up 10 0 99 104 10 0 39 407 Remove Host 100 99 206 Set as Default Enable vzBoost mo What is vzBoast 2 Click the Host s tab Click Connect to Hosts vReplicator connects to the hosts that you configured The hosts load in the Hosts and Containers pane 5 wReplicator Client Fle Edt Connect Tools Reports Help EA Configure VirtualCerter s I Configure Host s gt Refresh Hosts and Containers F5 Options Hosts and Containers fec ca ezxtabo 1 vcore tnt 10 0 99 400 we calabd esx2 vcore int 10 0 99 904 a wo ca thab3 voore int 10 0 99 207 vo ca tiaba vcore int 10 0 99 208 Source VM Job Name Scheduled Interval Last Result Job Progress Next Run Time Last Start Ti
117. is appears to be an active replicated YM You cannot replicate an active replicated vM e On the Replication Management window if you click either the Test Failover or Failover icon before disabling the replication job a corresponding message displays Disabling the job is required prior to initiating a Test Failover or a Failover Please disable job first 1 Please disable this job before attempting to test Failover vReplicator v2 5 Appendix 183 Please disable job first 1 Please disable this job before attempting to Failover e On the Replication Management window if you click the Remove icon before disabling the replication job a corresponding message displays Remove Job 2 Are vou sure wish to remove this Replication Job Removing this job will also remove any vReplicator snapshots e On the Replication Management window when you click the Failover icon a corresponding message displays Failover Would you like to syncronize first before Failing over Mote IF you do not sencronize First vau will potentially lose all changes From your last replication pass and beyond if you decide to reverse replicate back to your source e When a replication job is in process if you click the Stop Replicating icon on the Replication Management pane this message displays Stop Process Are vou sure vou want to stop this process Mote This procedure can take a Few minutes vReplicator
118. isplayed in the Replication Management pane When you select a VM in the Virtual Machines pane this view displays in the Replication Management pane Replication Management 10 0 99 207 mE Total vs 11 Replicating Click Add Job to set up a job vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 87 When you select a template in the VMs pane this view displays in the Replication Management pane 10 0 99 207 B 0 46 MB s Total Vis 11 Replicating 0 BH 25 ER 0 1 hfs pi Add Job This Virtual Machine appears to be a template When disk space is low an alert message displays in red on the right side of the vReplicator Management pane You have low diskspace vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 88 Replication Management Pane Job Views Before a replication starts details about the job display in the Replication Management pane Several additional icons display as well When you click this icon the Replication Job Wizard dialog displays ly Add Job Using this wizard you can add a new replication job vReplicator automatically assumes that the source machine is the VM currently selected in the VMs pane This icon allows you to initiate a replication job at any time even if the job is not scheduled to run The job can complete even if the source and destination VMs are not running When you click this icon a message displays asking you to confirm that you want to run the Job now
119. itiated y calb01 calb01 Job1 Fixed Hybrid replication every 15 Minutes 2008 04 07 14 20 2008 04 07 14 04 2008 04 07 14 05 10 0 99 100 vc calab4 esx3 vizioncore int y calb01 calb01 Job2 Fixed Hybrid replication every 15 Minutes None 2008 04 07 14 14 10 0 99 100 vc ca tlab3 vizioncore int After the second job initiates the first job 1s in queue ly calb0a1 calb01 Jobi Fixed Hybrid replication every 15 Minute s Successful Queued 2008 04 07 14 20 2008 04 07 14 04 2008 04 07 14 05 10 0 99 100 D calbo1 calb01 Job2 Fixed Hybrid replication every 15 Minute s None Replicating 2008 04 07 14 14 _ 2008 04 07 14 13 10 0 99 100 vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 134 Replicate VM Skipping VMDKs 1 In the Hosts and Container pane click to highlight the host on which the source VM resides 2 In the Virtual Machines pane click to select the source VM U In the Replication Management pane click Add Job or Assign a New Job The Replication Job Wizard dialog Step 1 displays In the Name field you can change the VM name or leave it as is Populate the Description field In the Replication Type field select Hybrid or Differential L oa e R In the Perform this job every field select Fixed or Sliding Then use the spin boxes to enter a timeframe Replication Job Wizard Replication Job Wizard Step 1of5 Please choose a name description and when to perform this jab Mame vc y
120. jobs per Logical Unit Number replications to LUN that are allowed to run at once A value between 1 at a time and 100 1s acceptable Default is 2 spin box vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 67 Connections Setup After you define your settings on the First Time Setup dialog you can add a VC or host connect to it or remove it through the Connection Setup dialog You can also set a default VC or host to load automatically upon startup If you skip the initial configuration process when you first access vReplicator you can define these settings later through Connect on the Menu Bar of the vReplicator window For instructions on configuring a VC or host see Chapter 4 VirtualCenter s Tab In vReplicator you must configure each VC that manages source or destination servers That is you must add each VC individually and connect to it amp Connections Setup Default Start Up Connection Load VirtualCenter s on start up Add New WC Remove WC Set 45 Default Default Start Up When vReplicator boots it will automatically attempt to Connection connect to configured VCs or hosts vReplicator can only connect to one at a ttme VCs or hosts not to both simultaneously This field indicates the default VC to which vReplicator will connect You will know that the VC default has been set if this message displays below the field Load VirtualCenter s on Start up Configured VC List Each VC that has been
121. k Add New Host Populate the fields on the Add Host dialog Click Connect Then return to the Step 3 dialog and select the new host 14 On the Step 3 dialog click Next The Step 4 dialog displays 15 The Source Adapter Source Network and Target Network columns are auto populated If a secondary NIC is available you can select it by clicking within the Target Network column Click Next The Step 5 dialog displays vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 122 Replication Job Wizard ReplicationJob Wizard Step 5 of 5 Please select where you want to store the replicated primary configuration files and each vmdk Primary Datastore storage Select which Hard Disk s to replicate EJ Label SCSI Hard Disk 1 0 0 Target Vmdk storage calbl c Target Datastore storage 16 Select a value from the Primary Datastore dropdown or leave the default as 1s 17 If multiple hard disks are listed in the text box select only those that you want to replicate Clear the others Click Finish The job displays under the relevant VM in the VMs pane In the Replication Management pane details about the job display In the Replicating field the number of VMs increases by the number configured The Replication Log is populated with data corresponding to the job 57 vituplicatur Client Fie Edt Connect Took Reports Heip Let Configure WtusiCenters iP Configure Hostis g Refresh Hosts and C
122. l Worksheet The main pane of the window displays the contents of the reports in these columns Job Name The name of the replication job You entered this through the Options dialog Status The status of the job Successful Failed Job Run Started Indicates the date and time that the replication was initiated Job Run Ended Indicates the date and time that the replication completed Errors Includes a summary of any errors that occurred during replication Otherwise the value in the column is None When a replication job entry is expanded these columns display in the report Task Name Refers to a specific task associated with a replication job for example Analyzing Target VM Started On The date and time that the task was initiated Ended On The date and time that the task completed Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 165 Note The values in this column indicate whether a specific task completed or failed Errors Lists any issues that occurred during the execution of a task for example The request failed with HTTP status 503 Service Unavailable Replicator History Print Preview Window This window displays when you click the Print icon on the Replication History window It is made up of these areas e Menu Bar e Toolbar e Navigation Pane e Report Preview Pane e Status Bar The Navigation pane contains thumbnails of every page in the report You can work within this pane to move easily throughou
123. lays in the From line of the notifications sent to the address selected in the Default Recipients Email field Click here to send a test Clicking this link initiates a required process that tests the email connection to the address selected in the Default Recipients link Email field When you click the link a confirmation message displays indicating that the email was sent and requesting that you confirm receipt vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 53 View Tab vReplicator First lime Setup E Resources View Settings _ VE Tree Expand Leves This is how many lewels to expand the tree level within the virtual Center browseratter vReplicatorstartup Show Menu Text Labels Q VC Tree Expand The value in this field indicates the level of expansion for the Level VC tree in the Hosts and Containers pane You can select a spin box value between 2 and 100 By default the expansion level is 2 The Q icon adjacent to the field indicates that the value is valid If a Q displays the value is invalid Show Menu Text This field controls whether the text labels in the Toolbar of the Labels vReplicator window display By default this field is selected checkmark button If you do not want to display the Toolbar text that corresponds to the icons clear this field vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 54 Alerts Tab vReplicator First Time Setup Alert Settings Inform me on low storage Warn me when
124. ld not find any credentials for host Virtual Center vc ca tlab4 vizioncore int Unable to connect to the remote server Unable to connect to the remote server Could not find any credentials for host Virtual Center vc ca tlab4 vizioncore int Index was outside the bounds of the array Index was outside the bounds of the array Index was outside the bounds of the array Index was outside the bounds of the array none none none Could not find any credentials for host Virtual Center vc ca tlab4 vizioncore int none none none Unable to connect to the remote server Access denied to service console on 10 0 33 212 none Access denied to service console on 10 0 33 212 Help Menu Displays data about vReplicator including version number and licensing information Documentation Provides a link to access the vReplicator User Manual on the Vizioncore site vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 82 Toolbar On the vReplicator window just below the Menu Bar there is a Toolbar All Toolbar commands are described below Some of them are duplicates of those found on the Menu Bar a Configure VirtualCenter s Configure Hostis a Refresh Hosts and Containers FS Options Note You can configure vReplicator to display only icons without text in the Toolbar To do this clear the Show Menu Text Labels checkmark button on the View tab of the Options dialog vReplicator v2 5 Configure
125. ll be notified about this job access the Email tab of the Options dialog and supplement the notification list Return to the Step 2 dialog and click Next The Step 3 dialog displays 11 You can alter the variable portion of the value in the Target VM Name field You must not alter the following VzReplicate 12 Clear the Disable Guest Quiescing checkbox or leave it selected 13 Select a destination machine from the Target Host dropdown vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 127 Replication Job Wizard ReplicationJob Wizard Step 3 of 5 Please choose a host to store the replicated Virtual Machine Target VM Name calb0i VzReplicate Disable Guest Quiescing What is Guest Quiescing Target Host vc calabd ese3 vizioncore int Add Mew Host If you want to add a new host click Add New Host Populate the fields on the Add Host dialog Click Connect Then return to the Step 3 dialog and select the new host 14 On the Step 3 dialog click Next The Step 4 dialog displays 15 The Source Adapter Source Network and Target Network columns are auto populated If a secondary NIC is available you can select it by clicking within the Target Network column Click Next The Step 5 dialog displays 16 Select a value from the Primary Datastore dropdown or leave the default as 1s vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 128 Replication Job Wizard ReplicationJob Wizard Step 5 of 5 Please select wh
126. m Log Error Records 64 0 KB Event Viewer Menu Bar and Toolbars When the Event Viewer node is selected in the console tree this Menu Bar and Toolbar display on the Event Viewer window File Action View Help m Eg i If you select a log category node in the console tree a slightly different Toolbar displays on the Event Viewer window File Action View Help e gt mm 2 vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 157 Whether the Event Viewer or a log category node 1s selected in the console tree this menu offer access to two submenus Options and Exit If you select Options you will access a Disk Cleanup window Here you can view the amount of disk space that 1s taken up for console changes storage There is a Delete Files button that you can use to permanently delete the files that store all console changes selecting Exit closes the Event Viewer window Action If the Event Viewer node is selected in the console tree this menu offers access to these commands Connect to another computer Open Log File Export List Help If you select a log category node in the console tree this menu offers access to these commands Open Log File save Log File As New Log View Clear all Events Rename Refresh Export List Properties Help vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 158 If the Event Viewer node selected in the console tree this menu offers access to these commands e Add Remove Columns
127. m canaravsst Job Description skip vmdk job Replication Type Hybrid Differential Help Perform this job every Fixed Sliding Help Days Hours 15 5 Minutes Must be greater than ar equal to 15 minutes Nest StsttTime 1457 Mest Start Date 8 Setatimein the Next Start Time spin box 9 Selecta date from the Next Start Date dropdown Click Next The Step 2 dialog displays 10 In the Notify text box the email address that you added for the default recipient displays Click Next OR vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 135 If you want to update the list of users who will be notified about this job access the Email tab of the Options dialog and supplement the notification list Return to the Step 2 dialog and click Next Replication Job Wizard Heplication Job Wizard Step 2 of5 Please choose who will be notified on alerts Notify testiovizioncore com tes CvIglanecare cam The Step 3 dialog displays 11 You can alter the variable portion of the value in the Target VM Name field You must not alter the following VzReplicate 12 Clear the Disable Guest Quiescing checkbox or leave it selected 13 Select a destination machine from the Target Host dropdown If you want to add a new host click Add New Host Populate the fields on the Add Host dialog Click Connect Then return to the Step 3 dialog and select the new host 14 On the Step 3 dialog click Next T
128. mary window before you enter an IP address for the VM you configured this message displays Please provide the IP Address E Please provide the IP Address vReplicator v2 5 Appendix 186
129. me Last Completed Time Source Target Description 20 Job Fixed Hybrid replication every 1 Hourts Successful Replica 2008 03 25 11 06 2006 03 25 11 05 2008 03 25 10 07 10 0 99 100 10 0 99 904 yO vitrcanora vc wm c3a J J I y NORA1 NORA1 Job Fixed Hybrid replication every 1 Hourts Successful Queuec 2008 03 25 11 14 2006 03 25 10 14 2008 03 25 10 19 10 0 99 207 vc cartlab4 vcore int vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 109 3 Inthe Hosts and Containers pane click on a host Data associated with the configured hosts load in the Virtual Machines Replication Management and Replication Log panes e vReplicator Client File Edt Connect Tools Reports Help E Configure VetualCerter s Configure Host s lt E Refresh Hosts and Containers FS Options Hosts and Containers Cien M TA vcore int vc calab4 ezx3 vcore int 10 0 97 104 wc ca tia3 vcore int 10 0 99 207 i calabi_vzRepkcate B vc ca tiaba vcore int 10 0 99 208 Total Vs 5 Replicating 1 Bj vcomecanorsot VzReplcate vc um canora01 Job gi vrepkcator_repica Cg weptcator_vmepicate Click Add Job to set up a job vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 110 Replication You can replicate a VM by using the Replication Job Wizard or by dragging and dropping VMs between hosts Using the first method you can define all settings to be specific to jobs Using the drag and drop approach vReplicator uses the
130. mpleted E Installation Complete All of the components of vReplicator 2 5 0 8 were successfully copied to your computer g A n de i F US ler n Delete fi Ri iles Wiz E T Coni neo Seni and exited wii xecute Cul icrosof I rM i E ae I Service 1 6 Click Next The Installation Complete dialog displays vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 36 vReplicator 2 5 0 8 Setup Installation Complete Installation Complete Setup has successfully installed vReplicator 2 5 0 8 on your computer Completing the vReplicator 2 5 0 8 Setup Wizard Setup has successfully installed vReplicator 2 5 0 8 on your computer Please click Close to exit Setup 7 Click Close The vReplicator icon displays on the desktop La i p aw Ej hi Replicator 8 On the Database Setup Wizard dialog click Next The Install Database dialog displays cm Vizioncore Database Setup Welcome to the Vizioncore Database Setup Wizard The database setup wizard will quide you through the Install process of the database for your Vizioncore product 5 O A O m M i vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 37 en Vizioncore Database Setup Install Database Select the type of installation to proceed with Description This installation type will install and Install inst FSOLE 2005 configure a new instance of Install on new instance of SQL Express Micros
131. n Time Lasi Start Tine Lait Completed Tine Source Successful 2008 04 07 15 40 2008 14 07 14 39 3006 04 07 14 41 14 95 104 Y ora road Job Fined Hvbmd replication every i Houris Successful 2006 04 07 15 35 2006 14 07 446 2006 14 17 1505 MO 100 vo cam tisibi core dnt Loros me canornessli Job Fixed Hybrid replication every d Hourls Successful 2008 0407 15 42 2006 04 07 dadi 2006 04 07 14 L0 00 ro calibd ed wo ore dnt so wndk job dino oabi Jobi Fixed Hybrid replication every 15 Minutels Failed 2008 0407 15 30 005 0407 15005 2006 04 07 15 05 098100 vocalas dh core int renl icbi cse calli Job Fixed Hybrid repbcation every 15 Minuteiz Fader 2000 0407 15 14 06 04 07 a Ne dd ALO 100 wo cretlabd woore dnt rep iod canornagli marco Job Fixed Hybrid renbcation every 15 lMinuteiz Hore 2000 0407 15 12 Meer Naver TL 100 cta wpore int kip wndk job Enkerprisa Vis Lian d concor con The Replication Log is populated with data corresponding to the job vcmcanoransl vem cenoraes Job Fred Hybrid replication every 15 Minutels None 2008 0407 18 12 10 099 100 ve cetlabdwicioncorent skip vmdk job vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 138 19 To start the replication job immediately click Run in the Replication Management pane s Toolbar Or wait for the job to run as scheduled If you click Run a confirmation message will display 20 Click Yes Once the job starts the Replication Mana
132. n job is deleted from the system and no longer displays on the vReplicator window We plicalpr Lisent Bugilicatinn Management B 10 059 400 a n Total Wa 11 Faplicating3 OEN B mass 104 E Es Tr Lab B 259207 B 0259208 Lick Add Mb ba val up a jah Ap vevn canorait HA REPL urne iucemertul MOFA 1535 Mane Schediglnd Intel Resuli Mast Run Tine Last Stet Tina Last Completed Tine Source Target Deihphion 2006 20 25 15 59 0006 03 28 4 02 10 099 00 10 059 104 renicate WA CHAT replicas VM CHA Fed Hybrid raplicattoni marry 12 Heels sueesrsul 2008 0226 1429 2008 0025 14 54 3008 00 26 15 03 10 095 100 10 059 104 Fined Hybrid replication every Y Hour Successful 3008 03 26 10 14 Mods 14 2008 03 26 OF 16 10 099 207 ec cartlab amp voore lnt ah repl ridi d KORAT Jo CHA REPL oe 3 ios Hybrid replicatinn esere 1 Hoxr s Failed MS WETS A PAE e has 10 93 100_10 0 59 104 vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 151 Datastore Summaries Through the Tools menu on the vReplicator window you can access the Datastore Summary dialog It lists all of the VCs and hosts available in the application At the top of the screen there is a Threshold field with settings for percentage and GB You can change the criteria in this field and immediately update the data that displays on the dialog The Datastore Summary window includes e The datastores assigned to each host e The total space avail
133. napshots During hybrid replication two snapshots are created One snapshot remains open continuously While the second snapshot 1s usually not visible to the user it plays an important role in replication As time passes the second snapshot fills with data vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 8 Ultimately this data is copied to the destination VM and then merged into the first snapshot This method allows for a very fast process in part because no scanning is required Nonetheless the continuously open snapshot can decrease I O temporarily Because this method replicates as a function of change over time snapshots can grow rather large and cumbersome For this reason it is important to confirm sufficient free disk space in advance of initiating a hybrid replication Warning During hybrid replication a snapshot remains open continuously This can compromise vRanger Pro s ability to complete differential backups of a VM being replicated When you initiate a hybrid replication you should not use vRanger Pro to perform a differential backup of that VM In this case it is best to complete a full backup of the machine Replication to Multiple Destinations vReplicator 2 5 offers replication from a single source to multiple destinations Having this additional flexibility enhances your ability to recover from a disaster You can schedule two jobs to execute in the same timeframe from one source VM to more than one destination The
134. nections Setup dialog displays f SM Comet Tos Reports Hh LA Configure WtusiCerkers Configure Most s TP Refresh Hosts and Containers PS Options Hosts and Containers Source VM Job Name Scheduled Interval Last Result Next Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Source 7 T n 1 4 bri P 4 BR E Y 5 1 E 07 1 n rai 3 ul D hiked 5nd rer at every 1 Hou jccezsful SUUTU t n S UU LI 4 a NORA1 Job Fixed Hybrid rep cation every 1 Houris Successful 2008 03 25 11 14 2006 03 25 10 14 2008 03 25 90 19 10 0 9 207 vc ca tisb4 vcore int 2 On the VirtualCenter s tab click Connect to VCs vReplicator connects to the VCs that you configured The VC tree loads in the Hosts and Containers pane e vieplicator Client E ina E 10 0 994 208 Please select a hast to begin i Source WIR Job Kame Scheduled Intersal Last Result Next Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target wpewm cEaErE T woeun canaral Job Fized Hybrid reolication serv 1 Howls Failed 2008 03 21 1506 2006 00 21 19 06 2008 09 21 13 35 W083 100 10 052 104 i 1 Howl Failed 2005 03 21 1214 ZEEJL 21 13 13 4008 03 21 13 14 WAS 20 uc c Sl cora int Enterprisa M Licensed amp vigiongorecom vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 105 3 In the Hosts and Containers pane click on a host Data associated with the configured VCs load in the Virtual Machines Replication Management and Replication Log pa
135. nes s vReplicator Client E fo Ix LE configu e VirtusiCenteris Configure Hostis SD Refresh Hosts and Containers PS fi Options LI Hosts and Containers Virtual Machines Replication Management 10 0 09 104 a Total VA 5 Replicatirg 1 Click Add Job to set up a job i Source WA Job Mame Scheduled Interval _ _ Lert Result Next Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target m y ss canora ce canori Job Fixed Hybrid replication avery 1 Hour Successful 2005 00 28 11 06 2000 24 Me 2005 03 25 1060 EE EAE ly HORAT MORA Job Filed Hybrid replication every 1 Hourls Successful 2008 00 25 11 74 2006 00 25 10 14 2008 09 28 10 79 10 0 99 207 ve catlabl core int Enterprise Vs Licensed 4 visoncore tom vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 106 Configure a Host l In the Hosts and Containers pane click Select Service OR Click the Configure Host s icon 1n the Toolbar The Connections Setup dialog displays On the Host s tab click Add New Host The Add Host dialog displays vReplicator Add Host Host Information User Q O Add user User Password Root Password Connect Cancel In the Host Name or IP field enter the host name or IP of the server used to connect to the host If the value you entered 1s valid the icon changes to o l Leave the Value 22 in the Port field as is In the User field enter
136. new version it is best to click No to retain settings and data from the previous version vReplicator 2 5 0 9 Uninstall l 2 would you like to perform a FULL uninstall of vReplicator 2 5 0 9 IF you choose YES open snapshots will be closed on all jobs your connection File will be deleted and your jobs database will be removed a Uninstall vReplicator To uninstall any version of vReplicator do the following 1 Access Windows Control Panel Add or Remove Programs 2 Click Change Remove in the Add or Remove Programs window This message displays vReplicator 2 5 0 9 Uninstall 2 j Would you like to perform a FULL uninstall of vReplicator 2 5 0 9 If you choose YES open snapshots will be closed on all jobs your connection file will be deleted and your jobs database will be removed Ves 3 Click No To the confirmation message click OK vReplicator 2 5 0 9 Uninstall Uninstalling Delete File C Documents and Settings nmahoney Start Menu FrogramsiVizionee ir nfragistir ir InFragisti ma am al ngsinmahon topivReplicator Delete File E Doc v Start MenuiProgram vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 43 vReplicator 2 5 0 9 Uninstall Jl vReplicator 2 5 0 9 was successfully removed from your computer The application will no longer display in the Add or Remove Programs window ES Add or Remove Programs Chanae or Remove Programs Add New Programs
137. ng Host 10 58 100 connection Checking VC vocr abit woore int connection Analyzing target W nin A Vritepidrata feum V dob eme ES Schwduledinteral Ene idcm m immo mere Hn CCOO CT CCAA Last Rast Job Progress Next Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Soure AN ET Ea ions Food Difecentil ricis TENET Manel annii uei e rus 2008 AAA 12008 004 25 6 02 eee 102281 KORAI Job Feed Hybrid replication mere 1 Hourir PEIOR LIEGI 14 MAIA ira 2008 00 26 09 23 DOES 26 5 21 Tom oer 1 Yemen om i REPL JOB Fhedi Hybrid r slo in ere 12 Hours Successful gundam 103 298405 M4 2006 03 25 1603 100 99 00 10 095 108 MORAT E CHA REPL JOB 3 Siti Hserid replcation every 1 Hour 6 When the failover completes Replication Scheduled displays 1n the Toolbar The Last Result field has a status of Successful in the Replication Log and Replication Management pane The Description field indicates that the job was reversed at a specific date and time ipmiicaler L lIreni m 113 25 aon Roglicatioa ianagement aM Wer T Replicating 4 ve vm canara01 Job Detail DISABLED Replicate Met Run Time Scheduled intera Y eec ee i nd ind Ha REP aoe m ud hub pore EET Hourkr Succarrtul Pintura LE a l 2 axem un lano 5r 100 o En tcp mas imum CHA REPL NN Fred Hybrid salini eser 12 2 Houtsi avy ee Hybrid replication every 1 Hourly CHA SEPL JOB 3 vReplicator v2 5 ger
138. ng Hybrid replication avery Hours Filed 2008 03 26 08 25 2008 03 26 07 24 2008 03 26 07 25 Target Li io 104 Au WO 10 099 164 rellcate VM CHA 302099207 we cmthbAworeint 10 199 10 10 0 59 104 mpl alidina 2 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 143 Enable a Replication Job 1 Inthe Virtual Machines pane navigate to the replication job that you want to enable Details about the job display in the Replication Management pane 2 From the Toolbar click the Enable icon A confirmation message displays Enable 2 Are you sure you would like to Enable this job 3 Click Yes The vReplicator window refreshes This icon displays in the Virtual Machines pane adjacent to the VM name of the enabled job Cy The job view of the Replication Management pane updates to indicate that the job has been enabled p Weplicator Clieni i ceniigara Vitara E Configurar E Refresh Hita anal Contarars FS i Opens Hosts and Combainara Virtual Machines a Datacenter fe cb veri B eam 10 35 100 5 Ey ca too Total Va 11 Relan 4 B 0 059 104 padie pun MEd Dese CC Test Par Fe i Ey mus EFL JOB lE zc 10 050 207 gt E ppm pe nd 0 59 2208 l vesmecanoradl Job Details Replicain Find Hyteld replication Extra 1 Host Meat Run Tine 3136 2008 8 AA Last fun Tima WAHE 7 05 AA Last Pursuit Failed Open Event Log Source VE woo ain bl woos int Source Host 10
139. ns as if the hardware were physical Guest software can see only x processor y memory and so forth vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 5 Multiple Physical Machines Windows XP Windows Windows Linux Server Server Development Exchange VPN SQL Server Test Machine Machine 1 Machine 2 Machine 3 Machine 4 Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware Tuy Single ESX Server with Multiple VMs VM VM VM Windows XP Windows Windows Server Server Development Exchange VPN SQL Server Test Machine Server Pooled hardware shared by all VMs A virtual infrastructure affords maximum flexibility allowing you to treat VMs as if they were physical hardware and software VMs can be moved easily between hosts They can be run in isolation or in groups Their workloads can be reconfigured as demand requires This flexibility is supported by management tools VMware VirtualCenter VC and ESX Server are respectively the management server and software components that lend order to flexibility in a virtual environment As a management server VC orchestrates the configuring and provisioning of all VMs VC s database stores all of the shared information between the physical hosts and the VMs Without compromising security VC makes it possible to connect to a host remotely from a standard Windows computer As its own host OS ESX Server allows you to establish VMs configure and manage their shared resources and make ongoing adjustments to increase
140. nstructions The First Time Setup Options dialog features these tabs all of which are described in more detail below e Email Use the fields on this tab to configure mail servers email notification recipients and to test email transmission e View Use these fields to define interface preferences such as tree structure expansion level and menu labels for the Toolbar icons vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 52 e Alerts Configure storage alert options using the fields on this tab e Job On this tab you can set default replication Job options that include replication type and frequency e Resources This tab features several fields that allow you to manage simultaneous replication jobs Email Tab vReplicator First Time Setup Email Settings SMTP Name ar IP y Default Recipients Email AA From Email address Click here to send a test email SMTP Name or IP The name or IP address of the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol SMTP server used to send the email Default Recipients This field 1s auto populated with the email addresses that you Email entered in the Notification Recipients dialog The address that you select in this field will receive notifications dropdown pertaining to all replication jobs Edit List Click this button to access the Notification Recipients dialog where you can update existing email address information and add recipients From Email Address This email address disp
141. o populated If a secondary NIC 1s available you can select it by clicking within the Target Network column Click Next The Step 5 dialog displays Replication Job Wizard ReplicationJob Wizard Step 5 of 5 Please select where vou want to store the replicated primary configuration files and each vmdk Primary Datastore storage Select which Hard Disk s to replicate C3 Label SCSI Target Datastore Target Vmdk Hard Disk 1 0 0 storage staragel ve vm cz 17 Select a value from the Primary Datastore dropdown 18 If multiple hard disks are listed in the text box select those that you want to replicate Clear the others Click Finish The Please add credentials message displays Please add credentials 1 Please add credentials for source host i 10 0 99 208 vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 116 Note This error message might display If so click Yes Warning T warning Creating multiple replications with at least one as a snapshot rotation will cause a FULL Re Syne of the snapshot during scheduled intervals When using snapshot rotation iE is recommended to only use one snapshot replication Would you like to continue 19 Click OK to the Please add credentials message The Add Host dialog displays vReplicator Add Host Host Information Host Name or IF 10 0 99 208 User User Password Foot Password O Connect Cancel 20 Enter the su ID and password in the
142. ob Wizard dialog Step 1 displays 4 In the Name field you can change the VM name or leave it as is vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 111 Replication Job Wizard ReplicationJob Wizard Step 1 of 5 Please choose a name description and when to perform this job Mame CHA_REPL_JOB Description Replication Type Hybrid Differential Help Perform this job every Fised Sliding Help 0 Days Hours 0 Minute Must be greater than or equal to 15 minutes Next Start Time 14 29 E Next Start Date 3 25 2008 Y 5 Populate the Description field 6 In the Replication Type field select a radio button Hybrid or Differential 7 Inthe Perform this job every field select Fixed Then use the spin boxes to enter a timeframe 8 Set a time in the Next Start Time spin box 9 Select a date from the Next Start Date dropdown 10 Click Next The Step 2 dialog displays vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 112 Replication Job Wizard Replication Job Wizard Step 2 of 5 Please choose who will be notified on alerts Notify leshioyizioncore com 11 In the Notify text box the email address that you added for the default recipient displays Click Next OR If you want to update the list of users who will be notified about this job access the Email tab of the Options dialog and supplement the notification list Return to the Step 2 dialog and click Next The Step 3 di
143. oft SQL Express 2005 as well as configure the product database Install on an existing SQL Server 2000 2005 Install manually not recommended 9 On the Install Database dialog select the Install on new instance of SQL Express 2005 radio button Then click Next The Microsoft SQL Express Install dialog displays Microsoft SQL Express Install Please enter the system administrator ga user password you would like for the new instance of Microsoft SQL Express 005 being created 10 In the Password and Confirm Password fields enter the password for the SA account for this server Click OK The Setup Progress dialog displays vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 38 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup Eg Installing Prerequisites Installs software components required prior to installing SOL Server A SOL Server Component Update will install the following components required for SQL Server Setup Microsoft SOL Server 2005 Setup Support Files Configuring components Cancel Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup Setup Progress The selected components are being configured Product Status MS ML6 29501 Setup Support Files Setup Finished Ch ISOL Native Client Configuring components SL VSS Writer SOL Server Database Services workstation Components Books Onlin Status conce 11 Click Next The Database user Credentials dialog displays The system auto populates the Databas
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145. one If there is a loss of connection during a pass any open snapshots will remain so Until the connection is restored all future replications will fail due either to the host being down or the number of open snapshots surpassing the maximum For a source VM the maximum is two for the destination VM the maximum is one Differential During this type of replication the source VMDK is scanned for changes The changes are recorded transferred to the destination and then committed A snapshot is left open only during the replication pass Adjacent to this field there 1s a Help link Click it to access a window that contains additional information about the replication types Chapter 3 Configuration 57 Default Job Frequency Use these options to set the default replication job schedule radio buttons and spin For each job initiated through the Replication Job Wizard you boxes can override this setting Fixed This frequency type defines a set interval between the time the first job starts and the time the next job starts For example if a VM requires 10 minutes to replicate and you set the fixed interval to 1 hour the first job will begin at 7 00 and complete at 7 10 The next job will begin at 8 00 Ifa VM takes 70 minutes to replicate and you set the interval to hour the first job begins at 7 00 and finishes at 8 10 The next job will begin at the next scheduled interval 10 00 Sliding This frequency type defines
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147. otal Wis 5 Replicating 1 3 10 0 49 100 gp caas a sa vimba all Vasteplicote J 10 0 99 308 vom canora Job Ci vepicator repica 3 repiano Yeepa Chich Add Joh to set up a job 1 Source VM Job Mame Scheduled Interval Last Result Met Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target wc wm cannes t vc wn canaradl Job Fixed Hebrid reolication every 1 Hour s Failed 2008 0321 15 06 2008 06 21 14 05 2005 09 21 14 06 10 0 59 100 10 099 104 A MORA HORAS Joh Fired Hebrid replication every 1 Hauritz Falla Tes 14 2008 11 21 4 13 2008 00 21 1414 107 vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 74 20 To add a host and connect to it click the Host s tab on the Connections Setup dialog t Connections Setup Ex Virtual Centeris E Host s Host Information Default Start Up Connection Load VirtualCenter s on start up Remove Host Set Az Default Enable 2B oost 50 What is VzBoost 21 Click Add New Host The Add Host dialog displays vReplicator Add Host Host Information User O Q Add user User Password Root Password Connect Lancel 22 In the Host Name or IP field enter a value In the User field enter the su ID Deselect the Add user checkmark button if you do not want this ID added to the database The Q icons that display adjacent to these fields will change to icons if the values are valid 23 Leave the default 22 in the Port field as is 24 In the User Passwor
148. our values can display in the Status column Installed Not Installed Querying and No Access When a VM s status is Not Installed the column is active That is you can click the swirl icon next to the status to request a status update While this process is completing Not Installed will change to Querying If the status returns to Not Installed you can click within the Service column to start the installation Service The Service column is active if Install 1s listed 1n it This means that you can click within it to start the installation process for that VM Note To update a VM s status through this window you must have SA privileges on the Windows domain or workgroup environment If you enter a user name and password that do not have appropriate access this message will display c e5x3 dev05 vcore int Sglserver 10 0 8 10 Installed a Uninstall vc esx3 devl 5 vcore int VmWorkStation 10 0 6 127 Installed a Uninstall vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 160 vReplicator Windows VSS Windows Informaton Windows Username testi D Password FFAA AAA Checking Permissions X Could nat log an to windows pc i Cancel vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 161 Install Vizioncore VSS Agent 1 On the vReplicator window select Tools VSS Options The VSS Summary window displays vReplicatorzV55 Summary VA Name IP Address Status Refresh Service VC esx3 dev 5 vcore nt
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150. ove two messages display The first instructs you to disable the job that you intend to delete The second informs you that in removing the job you delete all snapshots that were generated during previous runs vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 89 While a replication job is in process job progress details display as well as two additional icons As an alternative to removing a job you might decide to disable it Lj Disable instead Doing this prevents current and future replications but allows you to retain the job A confirmation message displays indicating that if you disable the job all snapshots that were generated during previous jobs will be removed If you click this icon the job will pause temporarily and this Stop Replicating confirmation message will display Are you sure you want to stop this process Note This procedure can take a few minutes Replication Log The lower horizontal pane of the vReplicator window is called the Replication Log It features a complete list of all replication jobs including summarized information on job progress You can monitor multiple replication jobs easily through this pane You can sort the data by clicking column headings These columns are featured in the Replication Log Source Vi Job Name Scheduled Interval Last Result Next Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target Description NOR 2 repl job nm Fixed Snapshot Rotation Every 30 Minu
151. pe Hybrid Differential Help Perform this job every Fixed Sliding Help Must be greater than ar equal to 15 minutes Next Start Time 07 11 Next Start Date 3 26 2008 M Set a time in the Next Start Time spin box vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 120 9 Select a date from the Next Start Date dropdown Click Next The Step 2 dialog displays Replication Job Wizard Heplication Job Wizard Step 2 of 5 Please choose who will be notified on alerts Notiky test ovizioneore cam 10 In the Notify text box the email address that you added for the default recipient displays Click Next OR If you want to update the list of users who will be notified about this job access the Email tab of the Options dialog and supplement the notification list Return to the Step 2 dialog and click Next The Step 3 dialog displays 11 You can alter the variable portion of the value in the Target VM Name field You must not alter the following VzReplicate 12 Clear the Disable Guest Quiescing checkbox or leave it selected 13 Select a destination machine from the Target Host dropdown vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 121 Replication Job Wizard ReplicationJob Wizard Step 3 of 5 Please choose a host to store the replicated Virtual Machine Target VM Name calbil VzReplicate Disable Guest Quiescing Target Host Add New Host If you want to add a new host clic
152. plication Job 1 During an active replication session the job details display within the Replication Management pane weeplicater Client CEE Hosts and Containers 1 Virtual Machines Heplication Management y 10 08 100 Total VE TI Bendosting 3 Job Progress Arabia tmi canonali VrRepliraka LLELELEEL LIL Checking Host 1000 09 tl connection PERU PSOE TORRE RT Checking WC ecer lvoe connection TIT TIT Checking cosmaction between Host 10 0 59 100 and Hot LLEELETE LL LLL Checking correction bebeeen Host 10 104 and Hort MTT Acquiring kei thir may take a metil IE II air For sai cana to Excess rallibl CTO III Wiking forca canora Vifapli sts to become marlabla COCO LLLLLLI Running Hsbrid Replication LULLELLELE IRE A Retrieving snapshots of vcvn canorall CIT Rain inapehoti al esmiecanoni WeRepicata LEE ALLE Wenhing virta ard disk rynchrnnirstian LUT HEBR MAE Analyzing snapshots E Reming pnaprhets for ve canara ITI TELL Creating a rapist Fur scam canara ILLELELEEL LC Recdocating configuration ETE Rerdcating hard dick 1 S051 ai Trecdferring charg ai iync eaniring file contenti 1 Source VM dob Hima _Soheculed irtena Last Result deb Progress Ment Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target Description Up vr wrr caeeoes CHA REPL JOB 2 Pied Deferential replication every 23 Hourts Succecstul d_ 2006 03 2 15 28 2008 00 25 15 83 2006 00 23 16r02 10 099 100 90 0 99 104
153. pter 2 Installation 26 VMware ESX Server Requirements User Accounts and Passwords For each replication source and destination VM you must use a login with appropriate permissions vReplicator requires the use of root non root and system administrator SA IDs and non root and SA passwords This section contains information specific to vReplicator password requirements For additional information see the General Password Security Guidelines section at the end of this chapter Switch User Root Access vReplicator requires root access For security reasons many ESX Servers are configured so that a root user cannot log in directly from another computer To gain root access vReplicator must connect with a non root user ID and then switch user su to the root account For the non root ID and password it 1s best to use the same ID and password that you selected for VC System Administrator Access vReplicator also requires SA access for example when you install a new instance of MS SQL Express 2005 The SA password must meet SQL Server password policy requirements In general SA passwords should be complex but memorable The passwords should be written down and adequately protected but accessible to those who need them Password Security Setting Policy Weak passwords compromise system security The MS Windows security setting policy has been enabled and configured for vReplicator passwords When you create and update passwords in vRepl
154. pter 4 Using vReplicator 97 Unlabeled This text box features information from the ESX host including a list text box of hard disks contained in the primary datastore When you click within the source VM s Primary Datastore dropdown these columns display DataStore Name TotalSpace and FreeSpace When you select a value from the Primary Datastore dropdown the text box populates The following data 1s featured 1n columns within the text box Checkbox selection column Select a checkbox that corresponds to a physical disk Each disk contains target VMDKs Label This is a disabled field Refers to the name given to the physical disk SCSI This is a disabled field Refers to the Small Computer System Interface SCSI that corresponds to the physical disk Target Datastore This field 1s enabled You can select a destination datastore from this dropdown Target Vmdk This is a disabled field Click on this dropdown and these columns display DataStore Name TotalSpace and FreeSpace vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 98 Email Notification Add a Notification Recipient If you bypassed email notification setup when you first configured vReplicator you can complete the process by following the instructions below 1 Inthe Toolbar on the vReplicator window click Options The Options dialog displays vReplicator Options E mail Settings BL Default Recipients Email Click Edit List To Add Recipient Edi
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156. run jobs between hosts VMs or dissimilar hardware platforms With the help of vzBoost vReplicator does its work quickly while the source machine 1s running without compromising system resources vReplicator monitors VM and host performance patterns You can use this information to improve replication job scheduling Snapshots vReplicator uses VMware snapshots during replications to ensure that the entire VM image is captured Snapshots keep each replication job current by allowing you to revert to a previous point in time merging that data with the current data vReplicator does not support third party tools that use snapshots vRanger Pro is an exception because it shares a file locking mechanism with vReplicator that prevents failures and data loss even when the applications are running concurrently against the same VM When vReplicator attempts a replication it needs access to the source VM s disk files For vRanger Pro to create a backup it requires similar access If a replication Job is in process when vRanger Pro attempts a backup vRanger Pro will pause until the replication pass has completed Alternately if a backup job is in process when vReplicator attempts a replication the replication pass will pause to allow the backup to complete Warning During hybrid replication a snapshot remains open continuously This can compromise vRanger Pro s ability to complete differential backups of a VM being replicated When you initia
157. s information for the selected host including host name the number of VMs residing on the host and the number of replication jobs currently running On the right side there are several icons that capture performance statistics for the host CPU memory disk and network usage You can hover over these icons to identify them In addition there are two icons that correspond to VM activity running and not running and a button and link that you can use to initiate replication jobs They are all described below Service Console CPU Usage Measured as a percentage of overall capacity this value indicates CPU usage Service Console Memory Usage Measured as a percentage of overall capacity this value indicates memory usage Service Console Disk Usage The value in this field indicates the disk usage in MBs Service Console Network Usage The value in this field indicates the network usage in Mbs Click this button to access the Replication Job Wizard dialog to ig Add Job initiate a job This icon displays next to a VM name It indicates that the VM is running vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 86 This icon displays next to a VM name It indicates that the VM is not running Located below the Toolbar this link accesses the Replication Job Wizard dialog where you can initiate a replication job This link displays below the Toolbar Click it to access the Replication Job Wizard for the job that is currently d
158. s the SSH port on the host that will be used to communicate with vReplicator The default value in this field is 22 The field is enabled so you can change this value User This field should contain the ID of the user who is currently logged into vReplicator The Q icon adjacent to the field will uM change to a O icon when a valid value is entered in this field Add user This field selected by default 1s adjacent to the User field checkmark button Unless you clear this field any ID entered in the User field will be added to the database If you do not want an SSH user created with the credentials that you provided it 1s best to clear this field User Password In this field enter the password that corresponds to the ID listed in the User field Root Password Root user access to the host server is required to perform a replication To gain root access to the host vReplicator connects using another ID and then performs a switch user to the root account vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 66 Configure vReplicator 1 Double click the vReplicator icon on the desktop The vReplicator window and Notification Recipients dialog display i yReplicator Client 2 5 0 0 Trial License 3 remaining days File Edit Connect Tools Reports Help EA Configure VirtualCenter s Z Configure Host s 2 Refresh Hosts and Containers F5 Options 7 Hosts and Containers vReplicator Notification Recipients Configure Noti
159. screens My Documents My armi e My Network i Places File name Save as type XML Paper Files xps 4 From the Save in dropdown select a location to which to export the file 5 In the File name field enter a name for the report vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 174 6 Click Save The report displays in XPS Note If you do not have NET Framework installed you will be prompted to install it before proceeding W amp Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 Setup Microsoft g welcome to Setup net Fra mework Be sure to carefully read and understand all the rights and restrictions described in the license terms You must accept the license terms before you can install the software MICROSOFT SOFTWARE SUPPLEMENTAL LICENSE TERMS ha Press the Page Down key to see more text I have read and ACCEPT the terms of the License Agreement 01 DO NOT ACCEPT the terms of the License Agreement L Send information about my setup experiences to Microsoft Corporation Details regarding the data collection policy Download File Size 61 MB Download Time Estimate 2 hr 30 min 56 kbps 16 min 512 kbps Install gt _ 7 Minimize the report Navigate to the location to which you exported it and confirm that the process completed vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 175 Export Replication History Report to Excel 1 On the vReplicator window select Reports Replication History The
160. splays E vReplicator 2 5 0 8 Setup Welcome Welcome to vReplicator 2 5 0 8 Setup Welcome to the vReplicator 2 5 0 8 Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of vReplicator 2 5 0 8 It is recommended that you close all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your compute 2 Click Next The License Agreement dialog displays p 6 Replicator 7 5 0 8 Setup License Agreement License Agreement Please review the license terms before installing vReplicator 2 5 0 8 Flexible License Agreement for Vizioncore Inc esxReplicator IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This Vizioncore Inc End User License Agreement EULA is a legal AGREEMENT between you and Vizioncore Inc for the Vizioncore Inc software product identified above which product includes computer software and may include associated media printed materials and online or electronic documentation SOFTWARE PRODUCT By installing copying or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE Flexible License means Per CPU Socket License The Flexible License allows for installation and execution of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on multiple machines at any physical location up to the total number of CPU s purchased However you may not manage more CPU s
161. sts VirtualCenter Information Default Start Up Connection Load virtual Center s on start up Add Hew VC Remove WE vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 73 18 Click Connect to VCs The VC that you added displays in the Hosts and Containers pane e viteplicater Client Ale Edt const Tods Reports Hep vers E Configure Hostia go Refresh Hosts and Containers F5 Options H E Datacenter fai E Eg CA Lao D 0 0 55 100 B mansis E ES Tm Leb E 0 055 207 B 10 5920 Please select a bosi to begin Source Wih Job Mame Scheduled Interval Last Result West Run Time Last Start Time Last Completed Time Source Target ste canore wc en pararsd Job Fized Hybrid reohcation seere 1 Hauclzl Failed 2006 03 21 1506 2005 00 21 13 06 2008 09 21 13 36 10 2 29 100 10 0 95 704 Fized Hybrid reglication smary 1 Howeki Failed 2005 09 21 1414 20 621 13 19 2008 09 21 13 14 10 0 58 2 7 ug pa t label cora int Enterprise Wi Licensed sizioncone com i 19 In the Hosts and Containers pane click to highlight an object within the VC that you added Data for that VC loads into the Virtual Machines and Replication Management panes S Weplicator Client epConfigure vrbuslcenter s J Configure Hostis Z Refresh Hosts and Containers F5 i Options Hosts and Containors Virtual Machines Replication Management E f Datacenters ec co isb z vcors rj 2 calabi Vahteplcate 10 2 09 104 2 Bg CA Lab T
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163. t List From Email Address Click here to send a test email 2 On the Email tab populate the SMTP Name or IP field 3 Click Edit List The Notification Recipients dialog displays vReplicator Notification Recipients Configure Notification Recpients Please add atleast one vaild email address These recipient s are notified of any alerts raised during the replication process vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 99 4 Inthe Email field enter the email address for the user who should receive notifications Click Add The email address is copied to the Email Address text box vReplicator Motification Recipients Configure Notification Recpients Email 4ddress testeryizioncoare com testeriMvizioncore com Please add atleast one vaild email address These recipient 5 are notified of any alerts raised during the replication process 5 To enter additional addresses clear the Email field and repeat step 4 Click OK The Options dialog displays The email addresses that you entered populate the Default Recipients Email field on the Options dialog vReplicator Options mai Email Settings SMTP Name ar IP smtp vizloncore cam Default Recipients Email restvieinncare com E dit List From Email address testirg yvizioncore cor Click here to send a test email vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 100 6 Use the Click here to send a test email link to test transmission to e
164. t resources are used between passes It there are little changes between the passes this can be quite time consuming if they are large YimMDKs Hybrid Replication A snapshot always exists between each snapshot rotation pass The snapshot is then carried aver ta target during a pass to be committed Pros e Passes are much quicker since no scan needs to be done during a pass Instead the snapshot is carried over and committed Cons e A snapshot is always left open on the Wh This will take up host resources Default Job Frequency Help Window scheduling Help Sliding Schedule This type of schedule makes the replication job have a user specific frequency in between each pass Sliding schedule Scenario You set a replication jab ta have a sliding schedule with frequency at 30 minutes at 07 30 08 50 10 05 Fixed Schedule This type of schedule makes the replication job replicate only at specified points on the time line Fixed Schedule Scenario You set a replication jab ta have a fixed schedule with frequency at 30 minutes at 07 30 03 20 08 30 09 15 9 30 vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 59 Drag and Drop Replication Jobs Help Window Scheduling Help l a 4 m1 alp Hr callo You can drag and drop a Virlual Machine on a diferent host to quickly set up a job This uses the ahasa you set as your default parameters within tha Options Dualog You can also drag ihe Virtual Mactere on the Virtual Machine P
165. t the first job that you create will run first The second job will remain in queue until the first job executes l 93 paccm XY caes In the Hosts and Container pane click to highlight the host on which the source VM resides In the Virtual Machines pane click to select the source VM In the Replication Management pane click Add Job The Replication Job Wizard dialog Step 1 displays In the Name field you can change the VM name or leave it as 1s For the first replication Job populate the Description field In the Replication Type field select Hybrid or Differential In the Perform this job every field select Fixed or Sliding Then use the spin boxes to enter a timeframe vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 126 Replication Job Wizard HeplicationJob Wizard Step 1 of 5 Please choose a name description and when to perform this job Name calb0 Job Description repl job Replication Type Hybrid Differential Help Perform this job every e Fixed Sliding Help Days Hours Minutes Must be greater than or equal to 15 minutes Next Start Time 1 50 Ey Next Start Date 4 7 2008 Y 8 Set a time in the Next Start Time spin box 9 Select a date from the Next Start Date dropdown Click Next The Step 2 dialog displays 10 In the Notify text box the email address that you added for the default recipient displays Click Next OR If you want to update the list of users who wi
166. t the report The Report Preview pane features the entire report as a single cohesive document You can scroll to reduce the width of the Navigation pane in order to maximize the Report Preview pane The Status Bar contains pagination information The options and commands that make up the Menu Bar and Toolbar are listed below Menu Bar Print Page Setup Exit Thumbnails Zoom In Zoom Out Zoom Page Width Margin Width Whole Page Go To First Page Previous Page Next Page Last Page Previous View Next View vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 166 Hand Tool Snapshot Tool Dynamic Zoom Tool Zoom In Tool Zoom Out Tool Toolbar Fm YA a 100 Ola E ce gt AOO Hand Tool Snapshot Tool Dynamic Zoom Tool Zoom Out Tool Zoom In Tool Page Width vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 167 Whole Page 100 95 Zoom Zoom In Page Layout Close Preview Standard and Customize First Page Previous Page Current Page vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 168 Previous View Next View Toolbar Options View and Customize Compile Replication History Report 1 On the vReplicator window select Reports Replication History The Replication History window displays vReplicator Replication History March 07 2008 Replication History y Job s Started on Friday E Job s Ended on Friday Print y Export to L Portable Document Format
167. te s Mone 2008 03 10 13 40 Never ever 10 0 99 207 10 0 99 208 replicate cha This is the name of the VM that is being replicated Job Name This field 1s auto populated with the value that you entered in the Name field of the Replication Job Wizard dialog Scheduled This field is auto populated with the value that you entered in the Interval Perform this job every field of the Replication Job Wizard dialog Last Result This column contains status information about the last replication job completed Statuses include Failed Cancelled Successful and Unknown If the replication job is running for the first time None displays in this column Next Run This field 1s auto populated with the value that you entered in the Next Time Start Time field of the Replication Job Wizard dialog Last Start This column features the date and time that the last replicated job was Time initiated Format is yyyy mm dd hh mm Last In this field the date and time that the last replicated job was Completed completed are listed If the replication job 1s running for the first time Time Never displays in this column Format is yyyy mm dd hh mm vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 90 Source The Source field contains the name of the host on which the source VM resides Target This field is populated with the name of the host on which the destination VM resides Description This field 1s auto populated with the information that you entered in
168. te a hybrid replication you should not use vRanger Pro to perform a differential backup of that VM In this case it 1s best to complete a full backup of the machine VC vReplicator can connect with the source and destination machines directly or through VC There are several advantages to integrating VC with vReplicator VC serves as a host management interface organizing data stores hosts VMs and other objects in a tree structure VC makes it possible for vReplicator to monitor the movement of VMs vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 7 between hosts Even after a vMotion event occurs replication activities can continue unabated VSS The Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service MS VSS driver in vReplicator works in conjunction with Vizioncore s VSS agent to ensure reliable remote API call communication By alternately freezing and thawing application writes MS VSS and Vizioncore VSS provide consistent results during each replication process VSS enables quiescing or pausing of application writes when database servers such as SQL and Oracle are being replicated vzBoost In vReplicator vzBoost is an optional driver that improves write speeds to the Virtual Machine File System VMFS vzBoost manages Service Console traffic 1t has no input output I O impact on running VMs The driver 1s enabled through Tools Preferences ESX Server and 1s installed on the destination ESX host vReplicator activates the driver when a
169. ted lists and added support policy statement Added these sections Installation Support Guest VSS Support and Guest OS for Replication Support Chapter 1 e Inthe vReplicator Overview section included a description of the encryption scheme used in the software Chapter 2 e Updated the upgrade to new version information in the Installing vReplicator section Chapter 1 e Updated the vReplicator Licensing section Chapter 2 e Updated VSS Guest Support table Windows 2000 SP4 SP5 for 32 bit OSs is no longer supported Chapter 4 e Updated the Status Bar section Table of Contents INTRODUCTION usina a 4 Virtualization and VMware Overview cssccsscssccsscssccsscnsccsscssccsscnscesconscnsssscnscesscsscessosscessossoesonssassees 5 vReplicator OVerVIG Wicca 7 SIV ADSI OES cesses ae S 7 Nat C E A ENET EE 7 WZDOOS i arl TT I EET DE DD DIE 8 Difterential REDI CATON God IR vits veta a apod scan Iu vas dau Twv VP eas R 8 Hybrid Replicatioiasr A AAA Emm 8 Replication to Multiple DESUMATIONS iaa 9 SIU VMDK S M 9 Pertormanee Monit onne sod dto ceps 9 ENCON ETC c aaa 9 Usine this MafUalisi S 10 TENS AIC rero ni anc ee 10 Icons and BUON Sicilia 12 vReplicator LicenisIig iiie ase eroi atta 12 Techhical CUstomer SuDDOLFE iio ea deo doe esq non Y on po rana aaa 13 COMPACTING Dell acli 13 ZINSTALLATION alc 25 System Regue ments osse iaa sevo vier avra
170. thatthe yg dedel H d4 cee eee le nl rn Lil la o dl Lili cs Mi ie oe vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 34 3 Read the license agreement If you agree to its terms click I Agree Then click Next The Select Installation Folder dialog displays vReplicator 2 5 0 8 Setup Select Installation Folder Ed Choose Install Location Choose the Folder in which to install Replicator 2 5 0 8 Setup will install Replicator 2 5 0 8 in the Following Folder To install in a different Folder click Browse and select another folder Click Install to start the installation Browse Space available 51 8GB Space required 89 0MB Cancel Note Both the available and required disk space are indicated on the Select Installation Folder dialog 4 In the Folder field specify the location where vReplicator should be installed The default is C Program Files Vizioncore vReplicator If you want to change the location edit the path directly Or click Browse to select a path Click to highlight the location and then click OK Warning vReplicator cannot be installed on a network drive 5 Click Install The file copy process begins vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 35 6 Replicator 2 5 0 8 Setup Copying Files Installing Please wait while vReplicator 2 5 0 8 is being installed When the process is complete the Completed dialog displays G vReplicator 2 5 0 8 Setup Co
171. the Options dialog vReplicator v2 5 Appendix 181 Error validating values E Please correct the Following First Made Expansion Field In some cases a field with an invalid value will feature a Q icon vReplicator First Time Setup A Resources View Settings This is how many levels to expand the tree level within the virtual Center browseratter vReplicator startup Show Menu Text Labels Q This error message might display at the bottom of the Hosts and Containers pane for a number of reasons most of which are environmental in cause A host might be down or there might be some other circumstance preventing vReplicator from communicating with the host If this message displays first click the Select Service button in the Hosts and Containers pane If the message persists run a test to confirm that VMware s client can connect to the host One or more VirtualCenter s isfare unreachable Please check your VirtualCenter s and Proxy settings Clear If you attempt to configure a VC or host that 1s already been added one of these messages will display vReplicator v2 5 Appendix 182 Duplicate VirtualCenter Duplicate Host A Host is already added to your collection Replication e Ifyou click the Assign a New Job link and this message displays it indicates that you are attempting to replicate to a destination VM that already has an active job assigned to it Invalid configuration A Th
172. the SA ID If the value you entered is valid the icon changes to Q If you do not want the user ID that you entered to be added to the vReplicator database clear the Add user checkmark button vReplicator Add Host Host Information Host Name orlP 10 0 99 100 Pot 22 se xmesad OO Add se User Password Root Password i Connect Cancel vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 107 6 Inthe User Password field enter the password for the SA ID In the Root Password field enter the password for the root account Click Connect The host displays in the text box on the Host s tab Connections Setup WirtualCenter s Host Information Default Start Up Connection Ma default service set to load on start up 10 0 33 1 04 10 0 33 207 Remove Host 10 0 33 208 Set as Default Enable vzBaost La O What is vzBoost 7 On the Connections Setup dialog click Connect to Hosts The host displays in the Hosts and Containers pane 5 wReplicator Client Fie Edt Connect Tools Reports Help LIA Configure VirtualCenter E Configure Hostia DO Retresh Hosts and Containers FS Options Hosts and Containers be caecelabOt vcore int 10 0 99 400 vc calated es core int 10 0 96 904 ve ca tiab3 woore mt 10 0 99 207 f vcrtat ucore int p10 0 99 208 Piraso select a host to begin i Source VM Jab Mame scheduled Interval Last Result Job Progress Next Run Tima Last Start T
173. to replicate Clear the others Click Finish 34 Click Yes to the warning message Information about the second job displays in the Virtual Machines and Replication Management panes In the Replicating field the number of VMs increases by the number configured The Replication Log 1s populated with data corresponding to the second job vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 133 wieeplicadar Cent ve ca esx labi core dnt Total Wes 12 Replicating 6 calbO1 Job Details Replicate Fixed Hybrid replizstinn Every 15 Minutels Hext Run Time ATA 2 14 PA Last Run Time Never Last Result None Source VC Hot pplic able Source Host 10 0 77 10 Source Dataitere Ins alma iut Destination VE Not Applicabile Destination Hevi acta vcore in Destination Dataviore viti Alumni OCA TABA ET Aca ETT vns Description rapl_jobz Jr Calabia Jab Fed Hy rid replication aure 1 Hauri ici oc aa PUDE 100 58 04 Mtn veora hl i Ice incest han vm canbreeiDl Joh Ficad Hybrid replication every 1 Hauria fueeenful 2008 0407 Mop 2008 04 07 13 02 meno 12 43 11 055 50 venne ini a lea FP Jeb Fiad Hybrid replication every 15 Minato Succersiul 2008 0407 14 20 3008 04 07 19 04 0407 14 05 10 055 00 lues calaba erc vcore int dp Pead Hybrid replication every 15 Minutedc Mona 2 0407 14 14 Maver lwar TC wc caetlabi vcore ink In this case the first job has already executed successfully The second job has not been in
174. ts for simultaneous replications e Default recipients for replication job notification e Users who should receive alerts when storage 1s low System Requirements This section describes the hardware and software requirements for vReplicator installation Location Requirements vReplicator requires a physical or virtual machine running Windows 2000 SPA Windows 2003 SP1 or SP2 and NET Framework version 2 0 For optimal performance it 1s best to install vReplicator on a physical machine If you install the software on a VM it 1s best to do so on one that is running Windows 2003 rather than XP For the Vizioncore VSS agent to work you must have MS VSS installed For MS VSS to work the machine must be running Windows 2003 R2 SPI SP2 or SP4 and NET 2 0 You can confirm that you have NET Framework v2 0 installed by accessing Start Add or Remove Programs You can install NET Framework v2 0 through Internet Explorer Tools Windows Update Alternately you can download it from the Microsoft website The physical or virtual machine must also meet the following criteria e Pentium III class CPU or greater e 256 MB RAM 512 MB recommended e 2 GB free hard disk space 4 GB or greater recommended e 1024x768 video resolution 1280x1024 or greater recommended e 100 Mb sec or greater network adapter e Unimpeded network secure shell access SSH port 22 from vReplicator to both the source and destination servers vReplicator v2 5 Cha
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176. v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 94 Replication Job Wizard Replication dob Wizard Step 3of5 Please choose a host to store the replicated Virtual Machine Target VM Mame vc vm canaralll YzReplicate Disable Guest Quiescing What is Guest Quiescing Target Hast 10 0 99 104 v Add New Host Replication Job Wizard Step 3 Target VM This field is auto populated with source VM name VzReplicate Name Disable Guest Quiescing pauses or alters running processes during replication to Quiescing ensure consistency in results When you disable quiescing the checkbox VMware Tools Sync driver is disabled during replication It 1s important to do this when you replicate a database server that uses a service to write This includes SQL Exchange Active Directory and Oracle Selected by default What is Guest Click this link to access a help file that clarifies when you should Quiescing disable quiescing link Target Host This field 1s auto populated with the names of each host available to dropdown be the destination for this replication job Add New Click this button to initiate the process of adding a new host to Host vReplicator Opens the Add Host dialog vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 95 Quiescing Help What is Quiescing Ev disabling quiescing you disable the vhiware Tools Sync Uriver when replicating ou should disable Guest Guiescing if you are replicating a database server example SUL Ex
177. vm canora 1 Job Successful March 21 2008 9 06 AM j NORAT Job Failed March 21 2008 9 14 AM vc vm canora 1 Job Failed March 21 2008 10 05 4M NORAT Job Failed March 21 2008 10 14 4M NORA1 Job Failed March 21 2008 11 30 AM j vc vm canoral1 Job Failed March 21 2008 11 30 AM 2 5 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E Job Run Ended March 19 2008 8 45 AM March 19 2008 8 45 AM March 19 2008 9 07 4M March 19 2008 3 15 AM March 19 2008 10 11 4M March 19 2008 10 15 AM March 19 2008 11 35 AM March 19 2008 11 35 4M March 19 2008 12 34 PM March 18 2008 12 34 PM March 19 2008 1 06 PM March 19 2008 1 14 PM March 19 2008 2 06 PM March 19 2008 2 14 PM March 20 2008 2 07 PM March 20 2008 2 15 PM March 20 2008 3 11 PM March 20 2008 3 37 PM March 20 2008 4 07 PM March 21 2008 7 11 AM March 21 2008 7 15 AM March 21 2008 8 11 4M March 21 2008 8 14 4M March 21 2008 9 07 4M March 21 2008 9 14 AM March 21 2008 10 05 4M March 21 2008 10 14 4M March 21 2008 11 30 AM March 21 2008 11 30 AM 4 Click the Export to icon The Save As dialog displays XLS Excel Files xls displays 1n the Save as type dropdown 5 Click Save The report displays in XLS 6 Minimize the report Navigate to the location to which you exported it and confirm that the process completed vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 4 Using vReplicator 176 m Apply Appendix vReplicator v2 5 Appendix 177 Error Messages There are several cat
178. ware ESX Server supports as long as vReplicator supports that underlying version of ESX Snapshots must be fully functional against the VM guest OS that the VM virtual server supports That 1s there must be no known VMware snapshot issues Please refer any snapshot issues to VMware Customer Support vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 37 Installing vReplicator This section will guide you through installing vReplicator on a workstation or server Since network latency can compromise vReplicator performance the software should not be installed on a network drive Pre requisites e You must have administrator privileges on the workstation or server on which you install the software e You must remove any previously installed version of vReplicator before beginning a new installation See the instructions below e You must have access to the installer file vReplicator msi e Internet Protocol IP addresses must be registered to a Domain Name System DNS entry Confirm that all host names are registered within DNS Uninstall Old Version of vReplicator To uninstall any version of vReplicator do the following 1 Access Windows Control Panel Add or Remove Programs 2 Click Change Remove in the Add or Remove Programs window This message displays vReplicator 2 1 1 Uninstall Would you like to perform a FULL uninstall of Replicabar 2 1 1 IF you choose YES open snapshots will be closed on all jobs your connection F
179. ween display and name Default Replication Type radio buttons vReplicator v2 5 This is the template that vReplicator uses to name destination VMs When you view a VC environment the value in this field is appended to the VC display name of the replicated VM For example a replicated VM named TestVM2 will display as TestVM2 VzReplicate on the destination host This field is pre populated with VMNAME _ VzReplicate A Q icon displays next to the field when the value is valid Warning VMNAME is a variable that should not be altered or deleted If you attempt to do either your settings will not be retained until you restore the variable In this case the Q icon adjacent to the field will change to a Q icon You can change this portion of the template name _VzReplicate Using this field you can set a default replication type For each job initiated through the Replication Job Wizard you can override this setting Hybrid the default This replication type combines snapshots and differential replication without initiating a scan of the source VM The snapshot 1s sent to the destination and committed The source and destination VMs are resynchronized using a method that does not require the entire VM image to be resent During hybrid replication a snapshot is always left open on the source VM During a pass a snapshot count is taken to confirm that the source VM has only one snapshot open and the destination VM has n
180. works with MS VSS to make remote API call communication possible in vReplicator vzBoost An optional driver installed on the destination ESX host improves write speeds to the VMFS VMware Infrastructure 3 including ESX Server v3 x Virtual Machine Disk Format a disk files that stores a VM s VMDK hard drive contents VMFS Virtual Machine File System VMware s cluster file system which stores VM disk 1mages Virtual Private Network Extensible Markup Language vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 2 Installation 11 Icons and Buttons Within the vReplicator interface there are several icons and buttons that display repeatedly They are described below Clicking this link displays a window containing additional information about the adjacent field A closed green checkmark icon displays to the right of a field to confirm that it has been populated with a valid value A closed red X icon displays to the right of a field to indicate that it contains an invalid value An open green checkmark icon displays on the Add VirtualCenter and Add Host dialogs to indicate progress in IP address and or API connection resolution An open red X icon displays on the Add VirtualCenter and Add Host dialogs to indicate that IP address and or API connection resolution could not be completed To the right of the icon a message displays indicating why the process failed vReplicator Licensing In vReplicator licensing 1s job based rather than
181. ybrid Differential Help Default Job Frequency Fixed Sliding ca 9 Days Hours Minutes When you drag and dropa vto a host this is the default replication frequency given to that job vReplicator v2 5 Chapter 3 Configuration 70 11 Click the Resources tab In the Limit total simultaneous replications to at a time field use the spin boxes to define a limit or leave the default 10 as 1s In the Limit per host simultaneous replications to at a time field use the spin boxes to define a limit or leave the default 4 as 1s In the Limit per LUN simultaneous replications to at a time field use the spin boxes to define a limit or leave the default 2 as 1s vReplicator First Time Setup E Resources Resource Management Limit total simultaneous replications to 10 x ata time This number represents the maximum number of total simultaneous replication jobs that are allowed to run at once Limit per host simultaneous replications to 4 x atalime This number represents the maximum number of total simultaneous replication jobs per host that are allowed to run at once Limit per LUN simultaneous replications to 2 x atalime This number represents the maximum number of total simultaneous replication jobs per LUN that are allowed to run at once 12 Click OK The Connections Setup dialog displays 13 To add a VC and connect to it continue in this sequence To add a host and connect to it proce
182. yzing ve vm canora01 Checking Host 10 0 99 100 connection Analyzing target VM Analyzing vo vm canora01_VzReplicate Checking Host 10 0 99 104 connection Checking connection between Host 10 0 99 100 and Host 10 0 99 104 Checking connection between Host 10 0 89 104 and Host 10 0 99 100 Acquiring lock s this may take a while Waiting for vo vm canora01 to become available Waiting for vo vm canora01_VzReplicate to become available Running Snapshot Rotation Replication Venfying virtual hard disk synchronization Replicating configuration Creating snapshots Creating a snapshot for vo vm canora01 Creating a snapshot for vo vm canore01_VzReplicate Reverting snapshots for vo vm canora01 Reverting snapshots for vo vm canora01 Removing snapshots for vo vm canora01 Removing snapshots for vo vm canora01 Venfying virtual hard disk synchronization On March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008 9 06 AM March 19 2008

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