Copy ESX configuration to additional hardware

[scerazy]

I need to add a third server to my cluster, but do not want to redo the whole config again

Is there a simple way to copy the existing config & restore it?

KB Article 1000761 - ESX Server Configuration Backup and Restore procedure

considers restore of the failed server, would it be the same minus some steps?

Seb

[Texiwill · Accepted solution]

Hello,

Generally people write a script to do the configuration for you. If the server you are restoring to is an identical server then you should have no real issues, but if its a new type of server install/configure is your best approach.

Best regards,

Edward L. Haletky

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[NTurnbull]

As described by Texiwil, have a look at this VMware KB for more on scripted installs and links to the install guide

Thanks,

Neil

[riker82]

Hi,

Mr Herco aka Brugh deployed a virtual appliance known as EDA: Esx Deployment Appliance.

it's an ubuntu distro that works with pxe

[scerazy]

Or KS.QuickConfig

http://engineering.xtravirt.com/products/phd-technologies/ks-quickconfig.html