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5.Repeat step 4 for the remaining vCenter servers by selecting a vCenter from the drop down list.

Figure 15 vCenter Drop Down List

NOTE: Users may require to log on to the same storage system more than once if it is connected to more than one vCenter.

For more information about VMware vCenter Linked Mode, go to https://www.vmware.com/ products/vcenter-server/features.html.

If you are experiencing HP 3PAR multi-tab issues, refer to “Resolving HP 3PAR Multi-tab Issue” (page 102) for more details about how to resolve the issue.

Viewing and Installing HP 3PAR Management Plug-in Certificate

HP 3PAR Management Plug-in uses a self-signed certificate. If a Security Alert dialog box appears and displays the certificate is not trusted, use the following steps to install the certificate.

1.Click View Certificate.

2.From the Certificate dialog box, click Install Certificate.

3.Continue to follow the Wizard. Select Place All certificates in the following store on Certificate Store page and click Browse.

4.From the Select Certificate Store dialog box, select Trusted Root Certification Authorities and click OK.

5.Complete the Wizard tasks.

6.Click OK to exit Certificate dialog box.

Registering an SMS Certificate for the VASA Provider

Both the vCenter Server and VASA Provider use SSL certificates. The VASA Provider support included with Recovery Manager for VMware uses the same certificate used by the Plug-in web service. However, before you can use the vCenter Server to register the VASA provider, you must manually install the SMS certificate extracted from the vCenter server onto the VASA installed host. This process is required for every vCenter Server you intend to register with the VASA provider. The same process is also required if the SMS certificate has a new certificate. The SMS extraction and installation process is provided in the following section.

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Contents User Guide Acknowledgments Contents Working with Virtual Copies Using the Admin Tool to Modify Configuration SettingsLogging In and Working with Virtual Volumes Troubleshooting for HP 3PAR Management Plug-in 102 Troubleshooting for VasaSupport and Other Resources Index 103HP 3PAR Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter Virtual Volume DetailsOverview LUN Provisioning for Recovery Manager for VMware HP 3PAR Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphereRMWebAccess Library TpdVmWebServiceRMVMware Admin Tool RMVMwareCLIVcserver vCenterServerName Inservuid InServUserID RMVMware InServRegister Command RMVMware VCenterRegister Command RMVMware createrc Command User AuthenticationHP 3PAR Storage System Login HP 3PAR Views in the vSphere Client Viewing Datastores in the Navigation Tree Datastore ViewViewing VMs in the Navigation Tree Virtual Machine ViewCluster View ESX Host ViewDatacenter View To access the datacenter viewVirtual Copy Policy About Virtual Copy ManagementVirtual Copy Data Consistency Virtual Machine Virtual Copies Datastore Virtual CopiesVirtual Copy Browser Remote Virtual CopiesVasa Support Host ExplorerVmfs Snapshots Scheduling ToolPage Allowing Port Selections with Windows 2008 Installation RMVMwarex86.msi RMVMwarex64.msi Plug-in Registration Dialog Support for VMware vCenter Server Linked Mode VCenter Drop Down List Registering an SMS Certificate for the Vasa ProviderExtracting the SMS Certificate Installing the SMS CertificateRefreshing Plug-in Details Using Secure Service ConnectionsUpgrading from a Previous Version RMVMware Admin Tool Using the Admin Tool to Modify Configuration SettingsOverview VCenter Plug-in TabVCenter Plug-in Tab VCenter Plug-in ConfigurationConfiguration Tab Fields Plug-in Registration Plug-in RegistrationRemote Copy Pairs VCenter StatusRemote Copy Pairs Host Explorer Tab Host Explorer ConfigurationStorage System Mapping Host Explorer Configuration OptionHost Explorer Storage System Mapping Option VCenter MappingVasa Tab Vasa ConfigurationVasa Configuration Vasa Storage System Mapping Storage System Credential Tab Storage System Credential TabStorage System Credential Tab Logging Logging In and Working with Virtual VolumesVirtual Center Home HP 3PAR Storage System Connection Screen Logging Logging In a Storage System Selecting a Datastore Viewing Virtual Volume MappingUpper Pane Viewing Volume InformationSorting Virtual Volumes Lower Pane Refreshing Virtual Volume InformationProvisioning a New Virtual Volume Creating Virtual Volumes and DatastoresVirtual Volume Provisioning Parameters Parameter Review HP 3PAR Virtual Volume Entries Creating a Virtual Volume from Existing DatastoresAdding an ESXi Host to the vCenter Server Virtual Volume Parameter ReviewViewing Virtual Copy Information Working with Virtual CopiesViewing Virtual Disk Details for Virtual Copies Viewing Virtual Copy Event Logs Creating New Virtual CopiesEnsure Application Consistency Option Mounting Virtual CopiesRestoring Datastores by Promoting a Virtual Copy Unmounting Virtual CopiesModifying Virtual Copy Policies Deleting a Virtual CopyScheduling Virtual Copies Scheduling Virtual Copies Weekly Schedule Task Virtual Copy Configuration Dialog Schedule Task Summary Dialog Restoring a Virtual Disk Restoring Virtual Disks and Guest OS Files and DirectoriesInitiating the Copy Operation Restoring a Guest OS File or Directory from a Virtual CopyRestoring Virtual Disks and Guest OS Files and Directories Working with Host Explorer Registering the Provider Working with Vasa ProviderURL Manage Storage Capabilities Screen Vasa Storage Capability Volume Attributes Registering Remote Copy Pairs Working with Remote CopyWorking with Remote Copy Viewing Existing and Newly Added Remote Copy Information Updating Registered Remote Copy Pairs InformationViewing Host Information Summary Remote Copy Pair Summary Creating a Remote Virtual CopyCreate Remote Copy Virtual Copy Scheduling a Remote Copy Virtual CopyEntering Schedule Credential Setting RC Virtual Copy Configuration Removing Local Virtual Copies Removing Remote Virtual CopiesPage Working with Remote Copy Page Typographical Conventions Support and Other ResourcesRelated Documents Advisories Vasa Provider Registration Related Issue Troubleshooting for VasaAlarm Type Message Inspecting Vasa Provider and vCenter Server CommunicationIDe0006 -Info ID250002 -Info ID270008 -Info Event Type Message ID90001 -Info ID270012 -Info ID270010 -Info ID27001b -Info Suggested Action Resolving HP 3PAR Multi-tab Issue Troubleshooting for HP 3PAR Management Plug-inIndex SymbolsIndex

Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere specifications

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