Move vmware host to new vcenter server

[oliver_g]

Hello All,

I plan to move existing ESXi hosts from an old VCSA to a new VCSA.

I would like some clarification, I have seen where it is suggested to log in to the old VCSA,

and disconnect the host to move, remove it from inventory, and then:

go to new VCSA and add the host to the inventory - I will assume it connects when added, or

do I have to "connect" it?

Also - do I need to put the host in maintenance mode before disconnecting?

We are using vSphere 6.0 - the new host will either be 6.0 or 6.5u2.

Thanks,

Oliver G.

[Alex_Romeo · Accepted solution]

Hi,

There are other posts on this topic, and a fairly simple activity.

Follow these posts:

• move esxi hosts and VMs from one vCenter to anotherunknown
• How to Move ESXI Hosts from one vCenter to another vCenter on 6.5

no need to put host in "maintenance mode" also because you would stop the operation of the VMs that are on the host.

Make sure that the datastore is also seen by the new vCenter, otherwise you no longer see the virtual machines.

ARomeo

[oliver_g]

Thanks for the links - been searching, but did not find these