vCenter 5.1 to 5.5

[cer113]

Hi,

I have read many articles about upgrading from 5.1 to 5.5 in place upgrade but at my company we decided to go against that. I would like to devote new virtual machine or physical computer and install fresh copy of 5.5 and then import all data to the new fresh 5.5 server. T

How would I go about that.

Thanks a lot

[weinstein5]

You might want to look at the UPgrade Guide -http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-55/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-55-upgrade... - it provides instruction how to move to a new vCenter server

[toemk]

What data do you want to import?

[cer113]

well basically everything so i can see every host and every virtual machine. Database will not be moved as it is sitting on cluster where it is safe

[f10]

All the data that is reported in vCenter is stored in the vCenter DB (except for custom permissions & license keys). Are you using an external DB or the inbult SQL Express? Your migration plan would depend on the type of DB, if its external DB on a different server on the new vCenter server you have to create a new DSN and point to the existing DB. Now run the installer and chose "Do NOT overwrite the DB" with this the data in the vCenter DB is retained. However do backup your DB before performing this migration.

If you are using SQL Express then following the migration approach provided in the document.

-f10

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[cer113]

hi

no database will not be moved and it is stored on 2008 R2 Cluster so that will stay where it is

[King_Robert]

To resolve this issue, remove the existing Active Directory Identity Source, and recreate it with a Domain Alias.

To remove the existing Active Directory Identity Source, and recreate it with a Domain Alias:

1. Log into the vSphere Web Client using the Admin@System-Domain (for 5.1) or administrator@vsphere.local credentials (for 5.5).
2. Click Administration.
3. Under Sign-On and Discovery, click Configuration.
4. Click the Active Directory identity source.
5. Under Actions, click Edit Identity Source.
6. Make note of the information in the identity source.
7. Click Cancel.
8. Under Actions, click Delete Identity Source.
9. Recreate the identity source using the short NETBIOS name in the Domain Alias field.
10. Click Test Connection.
11. Click OK.

[vmrulz]

You might also think about moving the VC appliance at this point. VC on Windows days are numbered. No more databases to manage.

[raog]

Err you cant use SQL 2k8R2 DB with the appliance.

Regards

Girish

[vmrulz]

And why wold you want to? The point in my mind is to get away from managing another SQL database. The appliance accomplishes that and works well with its embedded DB or remote Oracle if you must.

[raog]

Because cer113 has his DB in a SQL cluster and they dont want to move away from it

Regards

Girish