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  • 1.  unsure what is what vCenter

    Posted May 17, 2021 12:49 PM

    I currently have vsphere client I log into daily. I want to backup my vCenter but all the docs show to use VCSA to back it up. However.. from the information below, isnt that what I currently have? it says VMware vCenter Server Appliance? so i am confused about what I have. I don't see a license for VCSA management interface. in fact when i log in it doesnst show Server Management.

     

    Version6.7.0Build16709110

    VMware vCenter Server Appliance
    Actions

    Summary
    Monitor
    Configure
    Permissions
    Datastores
    Networks
    Updates

    Powered On
    Launch Web Console
    Launch Remote Console Help

    Guest OS: VMware Photon OS (64-bit)
    Compatibility: ESXi 5.5 and later (VM version 10)
    VMware Tools: Running, version:10346 (Guest Managed)
    More info DNS Name: XXX.local
    IP Addresses: x.x.x.x
    Host: XXX.local



  • 2.  RE: unsure what is what vCenter
    Best Answer

    Posted May 17, 2021 12:54 PM

    You need to connect to the VCSA management interface. It's resides on a different port.

    1. Open a web browser.

    2. In the URL field, Enter https://nameof your vcenter server:5480

    This will require you to have the root password for the appliance itself. This is most likely not the same username/password combo you use to log into vCenter normally.



  • 3.  RE: unsure what is what vCenter

    Posted May 17, 2021 12:58 PM

    You are a rockstar!! thanks I am logged in.