Managing VMware vSphere operations
Use the VMware vSphere Web Client to perform tasks such as the following on the VxRack System
FLEX:
•
Monitor VSAN
•
Manage servers and hosts. Refer to
vCenter Server and Host Management
in the
VMware
vSphere 6.0 Documentation Center
.
•
Administer VMware vSphere. Refer to
vSphere Administration with the vSphere Client
in the
VMware vSphere 6.0 Documentation Center
.
Logging on to the VMware vSphere Web Client
The VMware vSphere Web Client enables you to connect to the VMware vCenter Server system to
manage VMware ESXi hosts through a browser.
About this task
Use this procedure to log on to the VMware vSphere Web Client on the VxRack Controller.
Procedure
1
Using a web browser, launch the VMware vSphere Web Client. Refer to the customer's Logical
Configuration Survey for the required (vCSA) URL.
2
When prompted, type the username and password.
3
Click
Login
.
Monitoring VSAN
Use this procedure to monitor VSAN on the VxRack Controller.
About this task
Exercise caution when accessing the VxRack Controller VMware vCenter. Do not make any
configuration changes other than those documented as it may result in loss of monitoring and
remote support capabilities.
Procedure
1
Log on to the VMware vSphere Web Client.
2
Click
Hosts and Clusters
.
3
Click the cluster hosting the VxRack Controller nodes.
4
Click
Manage
>
Settings
>
Virtual VSAN
>
General
.
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Managing VMware vSphere operations