Hi,
I attempted to update a Windows vCenter Server 5.5 to vCSA 6.5
After reviewing the migration-assistant.log I see a reference to a hostname and AD domain that no longer exists and the current CorrectFQDN and AD domain that does exist.
migration-assistant-15259038| I: ParsePreUpgradeOutput: VC machine/cert parameters. AppNetPnid: [CorrectHostname.contoso.local], CertIPs: [], CertFQDNs: [IncorrectFQDN.contoso-wrong-domain.local].
migration-assistant-15259038| I: ParsePreUpgradeOutput: SSO machine/cert parameters. AppNetPnid: [CorrectHostname.contoso.local], CertIPs: [172.X.X.X,192.X.X.X], CertFQDNs: [CorrectHostname.contoso.local].
migration-assistant-15259038| I: ParsePreUpgradeOutput: Database settings: Type='embedded'
Error: Failed to discover a system name that is compatible with both your VMware CorrectHostname Server certificate and your VMware Single Sign-On certificate that can be used to migrate to a VMware CorrectHostname Server Appliance with an embedded Platform Services Controller.
migration-assistant-15259038| I: ParsePreUpgradeOutput: Resolution: Regenerate your VMware CorrectHostname Server SSL certificate and your VMware Single Sign-On SSL certificate to have a common system name that can be used to migrate your system to VMware CorrectHostname Server Appliance with Platform Services Controller.
I check here: C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware VirtualCenter\SSL
rui.crt references the incorrect hostname and AD domain
sso.crt references the correct hostname and AD domain
Do I need to follow this: VMware Knowledge Base 2110943?
Is it advisable to take a snapshot in case of human error so we can revert back? Or is it better to just go through and regenerate the certs again?
edit: grammar, sp
In case anyone else has this problem:
I followed VMware Knowledge Base and reinstalled vCenter Server then reconnected to the existing SQL database. All my settings were there. Very easy.
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Moderator: Thread moved to the vSphere Upgrade & Install area.
Before making any changes make sure you take a snapshot of vCenter server.
How big/complicated is your vSphere environment?
If it's complicated setup and deploying a new vCSA is not an option, suggest you to open a SR with GSS.
Hi vijay
Thank you for the advice. Yes the vCenter Server is complicated enough we would prefer not to have to reconfigure the resource pools/drs/and distributed switches
In case anyone else has this problem:
I followed VMware Knowledge Base and reinstalled vCenter Server then reconnected to the existing SQL database. All my settings were there. Very easy.
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