Verifying the VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager installation

Before you install the IBM® Spectrum Virtualize Family SRA, you must ensure that the VMware vCenter SRM is already installed and accessible at the protected (primary) site, in addition to at the recovery (secondary) site.

The following procedure includes steps and screen captures that apply when using VMware vSphere Client. If you are using VMware vSphere Web Client, similar steps are applicable, except the step of logging in to vSphere Client.

  1. Log in to VMware vSphere Client.
    The VMware Virtual Center Server Login screen has three areas that must be completed: The IP address/Name, the user name, and the password. After you complete these boxes, you can cancel, get help, or log in.

  2. Go to the home page and check that the Site Recovery icon is displayed under Solutions and Applications
    Figure 1. VMware vSphere Client – Site Recovery Manager
    This graphic shows the VMware vSphere Client panel. It indicates in the Solutions and Applications tab that the Site Recovery Manager is installed.