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This chapter includes the following topics:
 “Verifying vCenter Server Heartbeat” on page 21
 “Exercise One” on page 21
 “Exercise Two” on page 22
 “Exercise Three” on page 23
Verifying vCenter Server Heartbeat
The Installation Verification process validates the installation and tests the software operation.
The following exercises are examples and must be performed in order. VMware does not recommend
attempting to test a failover on a properly operating server pair using methods such as unplugging a power
cord. When power is lost, any data not written to the passive server is lost. VMware recommends that a
switchover rather than a failover be used to test the operation of the passive server.
Exercise One
This exercise demonstrates that the Secondary server can function as the Primary Server without the test data
being immediately replicated back to the original server. During the exercise, stop the Primary server from
providing service and hide it from the network, then introduce the Secondary to the network and allow it to
provide service.
Starting Conditions
The Primary server is active. The Secondary server is passive. Both the File System and the Registry Status are
Synchronized.
Local users are aware that the service is unavailable for the duration of this exercise.
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