Before proceeding, make sure you have the admin credentials to a VMware vCenter instance or a VMware host you want to connect to the Cloud Failover Appliance (CFA).
To add a VMware connection to the CFA:
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In the CFA Management Console, go to Client › VMware.
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On the actions toolbar, click Add Connections.
The connection wizard opens.
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At the first step of the connection wizard:
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In the Address box, enter the IP address or the domain name of a VMware vCenter instance or a VMware host to connect to.
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In the User box, enter the username of an admin account of the vCenter instance or the host.
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In the Password box, enter the password for the admin account of the vCenter instance or the host.
Click Next to continue.
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At the second step of the connection wizard:
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Select if you want to automatically register all VMware virtual machines (VMs) with the CFA.
Upon registering a VM, the CFA creates a local client for the VM used to manage and control backup and restore operations.
You can also register VMs manually or automatically later.
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Click View VM Client Defaults to view the default configuration settings used when registering a VM.
You can change configuration settings for individual VM clients later.
Click Finish to save changes and add the connection.
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