Additional Node

Follow the procedure to add an additional DataCore VASA Provider node:

  1. Launch the wizard, select Application and Server Tools > VASA Storage Provider for VMware vSphere > Install an additional VASA Storage Provider.
  2. Accept the license agreement.
  3. Enter the name or IP address of the server where the additional DataCore VASA Provider will be installed, and the username and password to be used for the installation. The user should exist and have the local administrator privileges on all machines in the server group and should be registered in DataCore SANsymphony with the Full Privileges role. The user should be different from dcsvasa.

    The wizard will validate that another instance of DataCore VASA Provider is already installed on any server in the server group. This server is named "partner server" below.

  4. Provide the path to the DataCore VASA Provider installation package and the password for the user dcsvasa.

    The wizard will validate that the password matches the password of the dcsvasa user on the partner server, the dcsvasa service is running on it, and that the provider synchronization endpoint on port 8444 is replying.

  5. Provide the name or IP address and the credentials of the vCenter with which the DataCore VASA Provider needs to be registered.
  6. Review the settings and run the installation.