Automating VM replication

[julio86]

Hi all,

I am facing a problem with vSphere Replication 5.8.

In particular, I need to automate the virtual machine replication process between a primary site and a recovery site.

Unfortunately, it seems that no APIs are available with this version. I've tried also with Host Base Replication CLI but no luck so far.

Does anybody know any other workaround to replicate VMs invoking an API/cmdlet?

Thanks,
Giulio

[mvalkanov]

Hi,

The HBR CLI is internal and not officially supported and using it would cause mismatches at VRMS DB. Please do not use that internal CLI.

For all existing VR versions there is no automation or public API. Public API is on the roadmap for a future release.

A vCO plugin for VR might be introduced soon, but please wait for an official announcement.

Regards,

Martin

[julio86]

Thanks Martin... I will wait for the new release... Julio

[astardjiev]

Hi again, Giulio.

The general availability target for the vRealize Orchestrator Plug-in for vSphere Replication 6.0 is Q2 2015.

Best,

Hristo

[astardjiev]

Hi Giulio,

The Orchestrator plug-in discussed above shipped last week.

The download page is at -

vSphere Replication vRealize Orchestrator Plug-in 6.0.0

https://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/details?downloadGroup=VR_VRO_PLUGIN_600&productId=343

Best,

Hristo

[julio86]

Hi Hristo,

thank you very much for the update. Is the plug-in backward compatible with vCenter Orchestrator 5.5? Does it work only with vRealize and vCenter 6.0?

Thanks again,

Giulio

[astardjiev]

Hi, Giulio.

Good to hear from you.

Version 6.0.0 of the vSphere Replication vRealize Orchestrator Plug-in  requires -

• vRealize Orchestrator 6.0.1, and
• vSphere Replication 6.0.0.

The plug-in's installation pre-requisites will be added to release notes.

Let us know if you need anything else,

Hristo

[julio86]

Ok thank you again...

Giulio

[astardjiev]

Hi Giulio,

The Installation section in the plug-in's release notes has been updated to include the plug-in's installation prerequisites.

Here is a direct link -

https://www.vmware.com/support/orchestrator/doc/vr-plugin-60-release-notes.html#installation

Best,

Hristo

[julio86]

Thanks again Hristo...

Giulio