VMware vSphere Client plug-in

You can use the Commvault plug-in in the vSphere Client to perform VM backup, restore, and backup plan operations directly from vCenter.

The plug-in uses an off-host architecture and runs on a Linux access node by using the Remote Plugin Server package.

Requirements

• VMware vCenter 8.0 Update 1 or later with the HTML5 client

• A Linux access node

• The Remote Plugin Server package installed on the access node

• Port 8058 open between the access node and vCenter

• A VMware vSphere hypervisor in Commvault

• A user account with permissions to perform VM restore and browse operations

• A valid SSL certificate on vCenter

If vCenter uses a custom or untrusted certificate, add the certificate to the access node certificate store.

Install the plug-in server

Install the Remote Plugin Server package on a Linux access node.

1. Download the Commvault software package from https://cloud.commvault.com.

2. Copy the package to the Linux access node.

3. Log on to the access node.

4. Extract the package.

5. Run the installer:

   sudo ./cvpkgadd

6. Select Remote Plugin Server, and then complete the installation.

The plug-in files are installed in /opt/commvault/vSpherePluginServer.

Register the plug-in

Register the plug-in with vCenter from the access node.

1. Go to the plug-in directory:

   cd /opt/commvault/vSpherePluginServer

2. Run the registration command:

   ./extensionManager.sh --action register --host vcenter_host --user vcenter_user --client_id client_id --webservice webservice_url --command_center command_center_url --admin_email email --server_host access_node_host

3. Enter the vCenter password when prompted.

Access the plug-in

Open and log in to the plug-in from the vSphere Client.

1. Open the vSphere Client.

2. Go to Inventory.

3. Select the vCenter object.

4. Click the Configure tab.

5. Under Commvault Plug-in, click Configure, and then click Login.

6. Enter your Commvault credentials.

After you log in, the Commvault backup summary appears.

Use the plug-in

You can run backup and restore operations from the VM actions menu.

1. Select a VM.

2. Open the Actions menu.

3. Select an operation:

   • Backup

   • Restore

   • Modify backup plan

Remove the plug-in

To unregister the plug-in, run the following command on the access node:

./extensionManager.sh --action unregister --host vcenter_host --user vcenter_user