Before installing and configuring the Commvault plug-in for vSphere Client, review the operations and requirements.
High-Level Operations
Installing and configuring the plug-in includes the following high-level operations:
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Configuring the vCenter server as a hypervisor in the Command Center.
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Configuring user definitions in the CommCell Console and in vSphere.
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Using the Command Center to register the plug-in.
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Configuring access to the plug-in through the vCenter.
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Customizing security settings for the web browser.
Requirements
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Obtain the host name or the IP address and the administrator credentials for the vCenter server.
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After registering the plug-in for the first time, restart the vSphere Web Client service.
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To enable HTTPS for the Command Center, obtain a CA-signed certificate.
In test environments, you can use a self-signed certificate.
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Obtain credentials to log on to Command Center.
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vCenters in enhanced linked mode (nested) environments are not supported.