Import Nodes from a vCenter/ESX Server

Using this import method, you can import virtual machine nodes from the ESX or vCenter server. This option lists all the virtual machines that are detected on the specified server, even if they are already being managed in Arcserve UDP.

Follow these steps:

1. From the Add nodes by drop-down list, select Importing from vCenter/ESX.
2. Specify the vCenter/ESX server details, and click Connect.
3. In the left pane, a node tree is displayed.
4. Note: VMware Virtual Disk Development Kit (VDDK) 6.x.x is bundled with Arcserve UDP Version 6.5, but VDDK 6.x.x does not support HTTP. Also, vCenter and ESX typically support HTTPS connection only by default. Select HTTPS, unless you manually replace the built-in VDDK 6.x.x by another version VDDK, and you manually configure vCenter/ESX to allow HTTP connection.
3. Expand the node tree.
4. (Optional) You can type the node name in the filter field to locate the node in the tree.
4. Select the nodes that you want to add.
5. Note: From v6.5, Arcserve UDP lets you perform the following options:
• Add and protect container objects in vSphere infrastructure (such as data center and resource pool).
• Add and protect VM template and protect VM by tag.
6. But, currently you can perform this action only using the Plan wizard. For details, refer to Add Nodes from vCenter/ESX in the Specify the Source topic.
5. Select Provide credentials for the selected nodes check box and provide the user credentials.
6. Note: User credentials are required for functions such as Pre-Flight Check (PFC), Application Log Truncation, Pre/Post Backup Commands.
6. Click Add to List.
7. The selected nodes are added to the right pane.
7. Select the nodes and click Save.
8. The nodes are added and displayed on the Nodes: All Nodes page.