multiple VC servers??

[ohforf]

In our datacenter we already have one ESX cluster and a VC server. We're looking at setting up an additional seperate cluster on a different storage network but the VM's will be accessible on the same overall network as the already existing vm's/VC server. Are there any conflicts between the VC's in that env that anyone is aware of?

thanks.

[weinstein5]

There are no problems of having multiple VC servers managing seperate groups of ESX hosts as long as you have the licenses -

[ohforf]

I didn't think so, I just wanted to get it from the horses mouth.....thanks

[weinstein5]

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[azn2kew · Accepted solution]

Why would you want to create two VC servers if you can manage both environment from a single centralize VC. You can better manage and secure it by centralize using only single database and backup. But anyways, if you really needed to have two VC servers, that wouldn't cause you any problems as long as you pay for extra license.

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Stefan Nguyen

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[weinstein5]

As stefan indicated that is another option use a single VC server and just create different datacenters to ease management and reduce cost - only one vc license needed

[ohforf]

I understand what ya'll are sayin and if it were up to me I'd manage it from the existing VC. However, in our env it's not really an option. The existing cluster is part of the core IT infrastructure that is outsourced/controlled by IBM. There is an internal uprising going on concerning their lack of service and ability to execute. So becuase of the perceived lack of ability on IBM's part, most of the new projects are not being thrown IBM's way as they should be and are instead being put back on our plates. Gotta love corporate politics.

[weinstein5]

the joys of outsourcing - I feel your pain :_|!

[azn2kew]

Depends who you're outsourcing though! If outsource to the right squad things can be rock solid but to those folks man....they just grab dozen VMware dudes and charge a tons of money on contracts. No wonder why I can't find any jobs in Orlando or Texas cry at loud.

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