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Chapter 2 vCenter Server Heartbeat Installation
 Static IP address in a different subnet than the Principal (Public) network with a different IP address
than the Primary server VMware Channel NIC
 Correct network mask
 No Gateway IP address
 No DNS IP address
 NetBIOS enabled (disabled during the installation process)
 File and print sharing enabled
Installation Process
vCenter Server Heartbeat is installed on both the Primary and Secondary server of a vCenter Server Heartbeat
Pair. VMware recommends that you use the Pre-Installation Checklist to ensure all prerequisites have been
met.
Primary Server
Installation of vCenter Server Heartbeat begins on the Primary server and uses a multi-step process to
configure the installation.
To install vCenter Server Heartbeat on the Primary server
1 Having verified all of the environmental prerequisites are met, download the vCenter Server Heartbeat
self-extracting file to an appropriate location on the Primary server.
2Open Network Connections, right-click the VMware Channel network connection and select Properties.
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
3Click Advanced, select the DNS tab, and clear the Register this connection’s addresses in DNS check
box. Click OK three times to close the dialogs.
4 Right-click the Principal (Public) network connection and select Properties. Select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and click Properties.
5Click Advanced, select the DNS tab, and clear the Register this connection’s addresses in DNS check
box. Click OK three times to close the dialogs.
6 Clone the Primary server using VMware vCenter virtual machine cloning or another third-party utility to
create a cloned image of the Primary server. The clone must be completely identical with no changes to
the Name, SID, or domain membership. Do not start the cloned server.
7 Double-click the self-Extracting file to initiate the installation process on the Primary server. The Setup
Introduction dialog appears. Review the information and click OK.
8The Self-Extractor dialog appears. Click Setup to continue.
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OTE When protecting SQL Server, the SQL Server instance service must run under an account with
administrator rights rather than the Network Service or Local System account. If required, change the Log On
AS property by navigating to Start > Administrative Tools > Services. Select the SQL Service instance and
click Properties. Select the Log On tab and select This account. Provide the new account credentials and click
OK. Once complete, restart the SQL Server instance service.
NOTE vCenter Server Heartbeat prompts you to enter a valid serial number during the installation process.
If you do not enter a valid serial number during the installation process, vCenter Server Heartbeat installs in
evaluation mode.
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OTE If you click Exit after Setup has started, you are prompted to save your settings. When you run
Setup.exe later, you will be asked if you want to use the previously saved configuration.