Installation guide

Installation Guide
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 For installations on Windows Server 2008 where the Secondary server is virtual, go to Step 40 on
page 43
30 The Microsoft Windows Backup Restore page is displayed. The Microsoft Windows Backup Restore
page shows the progress of unbinding the packet filter and disabling NetBIOS from the channel NIC(s).
After this process completes, a caution message advises you that the restore process is initiating and upon
completion of the restore process, the server requires a restart. After restarting, Plug-and-Play (PnP) can
require you to restart the machine more than once. Click OK.
31 The progress of the backup restore is displayed in the Progress pane. When finished, a report on the
restore is displayed in the Report pane. Review the backup restore report to verify successful completion.
Click Next.
32 The Disconnect Network Cables page is displayed. To disable the NICs is NOT sufficient. You must
physically disconnect the network cables from the NICs. After disconnecting the network cables from the
NICs, click Finish. A confirmation dialog is displayed. You must restart the machine to apply the newly
restored System State. Click Yes to restart the server.
33 Following the restart of the server, log in to the Secondary server using the domain administrator account.
A DOS window is presented stating that the restore of the System State was successful. Press Enter. Click
Yes at each restart prompt to allow each Plug-and-Play cycle to complete.
34 After all Plug-and-Play cycles complete, log in to the server and double-click the newly created vCenter
Server Heartbeat Setup Completion icon created on the Desktop to continue the setup process.
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OTE If this server is running in a virtual environment, disconnect the NICs from the virtual
environment.
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OTE Plug-and-Play can require multiple restarts of the server as it identifies the actual hardware
makeup of the Secondary server as opposed to that restored from the backup file of the Primary server.
vCenter Server Heartbeat starts each time the Secondary server restarts. Manually shut down vCenter
Server Heartbeat before initiating a restart.