4.2.1
Table Of Contents
- Installing and Configuring VMware vCenter Orchestrator
- Contents
- Installing and Configuring VMware vCenter Orchestrator
- Updated Information
- Introduction to VMware vCenter Orchestrator
- Orchestrator System Requirements
- Orchestrator Components Setup
- Installing and Upgrading Orchestrator
- Download the vCenter Server Installer
- Install vCenter Server and Orchestrator
- Install Orchestrator Standalone
- Install the Orchestrator Client on a 32-Bit Machine
- Upgrade vCenter Server 4.1 and Orchestrator
- Upgrade Orchestrator 4.1.x Standalone
- Upgrading Orchestrator 4.0.x Running on a 64-Bit Machine
- Upgrading Orchestrator 4.0.x and Migrating the Configuration Data
- Uninstall Orchestrator
- Initial Configuration of the Orchestrator Server
- Start the Orchestrator Configuration Service
- Log In to the Orchestrator Configuration Interface
- Configure the Orchestrator Configuration Interface for Remote Connection
- Configure the Network Connection
- Orchestrator Network Ports
- Import the vCenter Server SSL Certificate
- Configuring LDAP Settings
- Configuring the Orchestrator Database Connection
- Server Certificate
- Configure the Default Plug-Ins
- Import the vCenter Server License
- Start the Orchestrator Server
- Further Configuration Options
- Revert to the Default Password for Orchestrator Configuration
- Change the Default Configuration Ports on the Orchestrator Client Side
- Uninstall a Plug-In
- Activate the Service Watchdog Utility
- Unwanted Server Restarts
- Export the Orchestrator Configuration
- Import the Orchestrator Configuration
- Configure the Maximum Number of Events and Runs
- Import the Plug-In Licenses
- Changing SSL Certificates
- Define the Server Log Level
- Filter the Orchestrator Log Files
- Enable Orchestrator for Remote Workflow Execution
- Where to Go From Here
- Index
Upgrade Orchestrator 4.1.x Standalone
To upgrade Orchestrator 4.1.x on a 64-bit Microsoft Windows machine that is different from the machine on
which vCenter Server runs, start the latest version of the Orchestrator standalone installer.
Prerequisites
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Create a backup of the Orchestrator database.
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Export the Orchestrator configuration to a local file. See “Export the Orchestrator Configuration,” on
page 29.
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Export your custom workflows and packages. See “Back Up Modified and Custom Orchestrator
Elements,” on page 33.
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Log in as Administrator to the Windows machine on which you are performing the upgrade.
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Download the vCenter Server 5.0.1 installer from the VMware Web site.
Procedure
1 Stop the Orchestrator server service.
a Select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Services.
b In the right pane, right-click VMware vCenter Orchestrator Server and select Stop.
c In the right pane, right-click VMware vCenter Orchestrator Configuration and select Stop.
2 Start the Orchestrator installer.
In the software installer directory, browse to the C:\
install_directory
\vCenter-Server\vCO\ folder and
double-click vCenterOrchestrator.exe.
The file contains installers for the client and the server components.
3 Click Next.
4 Accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
5 Select Continue with update to upgrade Orchestrator.
6 When the installer detects the installation directory, click Next.
You cannot change the installation directory when you are upgrading Orchestrator. To change this
parameter, you must perform a fresh installation.
7 Select the type of upgrade that matches your existing installation type and click Next.
Option Description
Client
Upgrades the Orchestrator client application, which allows you to create and
edit workflows.
Server
Upgrades the Orchestrator server platform.
Client-Server
Upgrades the Orchestrator client and server.
For example, if you installed only the Orchestrator client, select Client and then upgrade your Orchestrator
server separately.
IMPORTANT The versions of the Orchestrator client and server must be the same.
8 Specify the location for the Orchestrator shortcuts and click Next.
CAUTION The name of the shortcuts directory must contain only ASCII characters.
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