Import a cluster

Use this procedure to add an ESX cluster to the cloud. ESX clusters are imported from VMware vCenter Server.

Prerequisites 

Importing an ESX cluster

  1. From the main menu, select Compute nodes.

  2. Select ActionsImport.

    The Import Cluster screen opens.

  3. Select the vCenter Server you registered in Integrated Tools.

  4. Select the datacenter.

  5. Select the ESX cluster you want to import.

  6. In the Activate field, click to toggle between Yes and No.

    • Yes: cluster is imported and then activated.

    • No: cluster is imported but is not activated. You can activate the cluster at a later time.

  7. Click Import.

    To exit the action without adding the cluster, click Cancel.

  8. Verify that the ESX cluster appears on the Compute Node overview screen. Clusters that were activated during the import action should have a green OK status. Clusters that were not activated should have a grey Unknown status.

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