Specification

Configuring VMware vSphere vCenter Server
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2 Configuring VMware vSphere vCenter Server
VMware vSphere vCenter Server should have the following minimum settings defined in a Nutanix
environment. In this section, we will outline the steps necessary to properly configure a VMware cluster for a
Nutanix environment.
2.1 vSphere Server Registration under Prism
With the release of AOS 5.0, you can now perform common vCenter Server operations directly from the Prism
UI. To register vCenter Server with Prism, perform the following operations from the Prism UI:
1. Navigate to Settings.
2. Select vCenter Registration.
3. Enter your vCenter Server credentials and click Register.
Prism vCenter Server registration
4. For further details, see the Prism Web Console Guide.
2.2 VMware DRS settings
Configure DRS as fully automated, using a conservative policy. The implementation of a more aggressive
policy can trigger more frequent vMotion events, which in turn can have an adverse effect on data location.