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LyleRyan
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ESX 4.1 server thinks it's managed by VCenter, but it's not

One ESX 4.1.0 server (Standard edition) thinks it's managed by our VC Server, but it's not.

When connecting to the ESX server with a VSphere Client, I'm greeted with the message:

"This host is currently being managed by the VCenter Server at IP address ...".  It's not.

I believe the problem started when trying to add this ESX 4.1.0 server to our VCenter Server 4.0.0

That's not a supported combination, but the operation seems to have left the ESX server with the VCenter Server Agent installed and misconfigured.

I suppose I'll upgrade our VCenter Server to 4.1 at some point, but how do I remove or correct the VC Server Agent on the host in the meantime?

I see this suggestion: http://http://communities.vmware.com/message/707920#707920

and can find this directory on the VCenter Server, but which script to use isn't clear.

Thanks....Lyle

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FranckRookie
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Hi Lyle,

Have a look at the following kb and try to uninstall the vCenter Server Agent:

Good luck.

Regards

Franck

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FranckRookie
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Hi Lyle,

Have a look at the following kb and try to uninstall the vCenter Server Agent:

Good luck.

Regards

Franck

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LyleRyan
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That did it, Franck.  Thanks....Lyle

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