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On the same host name, you can restore the SQL database from a backup with no further steps required.
If you restore to a different host name, you need to edit configuration files to make additional changes.
See VMware Knowledge Base article 2074607 for the changes required when moving the SQL database
to a different host name.
Change the vRealize Automation Appliance IP Address
When maintaining an environment or network, you might need to assign a different IP address to an
existing vRealize Automation appliance.
Prerequisites
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As a precaution, take snapshots of vRealize Automation appliances and IaaS servers.
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From a console session as root on the vRealize Automation appliances, inspect entries in
the /etc/hosts file.
Look for address assignments that might conflict with the new IP address plan, and make changes as
needed.
On all IaaS servers, repeat the process for the Windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts file.
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Shut down all vRealize Automation appliances.
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Stop all vRealize Automation services on IaaS servers.
Procedure
1 In vSphere, locate the vRealize Automation appliance that you want to change, and select Actions >
Edit Settings.
2 Click vApp Options.
3 Expand IP allocation, and enable the OVF environment option.
Installing vRealize Automation
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