Chapter 8: Nodes, Node Groups, and Interfaces
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One node for each virtual host. Each virtual host node has a VI
Client interface. Virtual Host nodes are named with their IP
addresses or host names.
One node for the control system. The control system node has a
VI Client interface. Control System nodes are named "Virtual
Center" plus the IP address. For example, "Virtual Center
192.168.10.10."
Add a Virtual Host with Virtual Machines
When you add a virtual host, a wizard guides you through adding the
virtual machines included in the virtual host.
To add a virtual host with virtual machines:
1. Choose Nodes > Virtualization.
2. Click Add Virtual Host.
3. Choose Nodes > Virtualization.
4. Click Add Virtual Host.
5. Hostname/IP Address: Enter the IP Address or hostname of the
virtual host. Maximum 64 characters.
6. Connection Protocol: Specify HTTP or HTTPS communications
between the virtual host and CC-SG.
7. TCP Port: Enter the TCP port. The default port is 443.
8. Check Interval (seconds): Enter the time in seconds that should
elapse before timeout between the virtual host and CC-SG.
9. Enter authentication information:
To use a service account for authentication, select the Use
Service Account Credentials checkbox. Select the service
account to use in the Service Account Name menu.
or
Enter a Username and Password for authentication. Maximum 64
characters each.
10. To allow users who access this virtual host to automatically login to
the VI Client interface, select the Enable Single Sign On For VI Client
checkbox.
Optional.
11. Click Next. CC-SG discovers the virtual host's virtual machines.
Click the column header to sort the table by that attribute in
ascending order. Click the header again to sort the table in
descending order.
Optional.
