Vizioncore vRanger configuration

Ensure that you have modified the System Resource Reservation parameters, which reserves resources for the backup process to utilize.


Foreach ESX Server:
On the Configuration-> Ststem Resource Reservation->Simple Tab, set
CPU : 1500Mhz
Memory : 800MB


The Simple setting equates to the host->system setting under the Advanced tab!

After changing these settings, it is necessary to reboot the ESX server, before they take effect. Consequently, it is a good idea to set this all up before you start serving Virtual Machines.

Then

1. Verify that the ssh client service has been enabled on the ESX hosts to be backed up.
2. Enter all ESX hosts into Ranger by IP or FQDN.
3. Create a backup user on the ESX hosts. N.B. root ssh access is required for vmfs --> vmfs backups & restores.
4. To verify correct configuration, it is recommended that initial attempts should be undertaken using Ranger's legacy mode.