When migrating VMs from vCenter to vCloud, the placement of vCloud Connector Server and vCloud Connector Node must be planned as shown in the diagram:
To install the vCloud Connector Node:
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Deploy a new VM using the "vCloud Connector Node" template from our public catalog.
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After booting, log in to the console:
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Leave the
loginfield blank and pressEnter. -
Immediately change the default
vmwarepassword for theadminaccount.
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Manage the node via its web interface at the IP shown in your diagram
Node Registration:
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Access web interface
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Register node with vCenter:
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Provide vCenter FQDN
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Use SSO administrator credentials
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For vCloud nodes:
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Publish through Edge Gateway first
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Register with vCloud Director org admin credentials
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vCloud Connector Server Installation
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Deployment:
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Create VM from "vCloud Connector Server" template (VMware download)
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Power on the VM
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Initial Configuration:
Login: [Press Enter] Password: changeme (then set new admin password)
Server Registration:
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In web interface:
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Register with vCenter using SSO admin credentials
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Add both nodes (vCenter-side and vCloud-side)
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Validate successful connection
After successful registration with vCenter, the vCloud Connector icon will appear in the vSphere Client interface
Within the vCloud Connector interface, add your pre-configured nodes through the Actions menu
VM Migration Process
1. Preparation:
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Power off source VM in vCenter
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Verify sufficient storage in target vCloud Org VDC
2. Migration Execution:
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In vSphere Client:
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Right-click VM → vCloud Connector → Copy
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Select target vCloud organization
Configure:
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Storage policy
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Network mapping
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Cache location (temporary storage)
Start migration
