Welcome to the Communtity - Yes - if the template is stored on the datastore that is replicated the template will also be replicated - you might need to manually add the template to the vCenter environment at the recovery site.
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Re: SRM Query
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Re: SRM Query
Hi,
If you are using SRM with vSphere Replication - replication of VM templates is not supported.
When using SRM with array-based replication, it should work as stated above.
Regards,
Martin
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Re: Oracle RAC with SRM 5.1
Thanks a lot Mic, you are NiceExpert.. 
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Re: Database Requirements for Bidirectional Replication
Hi,
1. Database for protected site SRM should be on protected site itself.
2. Whether you use bi-directional replication or not, you need SRM with database on each site, if you want to have SRM as solution for disaster recovery.
Regards
Mohammed
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Re: Issue post failover using SRM
Guest os customization. of Solaris is not officially supported by VMware.
So it is not unusual to have issues.
Michael.
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Re: SRM Query
Hi,
Template can be protected as any other VM (using array based replication).
No manual steps required.
Michael.
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Re: SRM and Customize IP
Probably this is known issue / bug.
Consider opening SR, as this should not happen.
Michael.
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vCenter Site Recovery Manager 5.1 installation ??
Today,the problemsencounteredareinstalledsrm5.1, but please masterreplied:
ms databaseinstalled usingwindowsauthentication, srm service anddatabaseon the samevirtualmachine,of course, alsouse theodbcconnectionusingwindowsauthentication,the test connectionis also no problem, but installingsrm,foundsrm servicestops, manual go tostartoveraftera few secondsanddid notstopuntil.......usesqlauthenticationbut nosuchconditionoccurs, whetherthere is a mastercanhelp answer.
ThereI wasthe originalcontents of the fileit isin doubt,such as:
1, Windowsauthenticationdatabase user accountmust beused to run theSRMservicethe sameuser account. (My interpretation is thatthisplacewhen youare loggedsrminstalledoperating systemanddatabase useraccountisthe same accountto installit???!!)
2, SRMdatabase schemaname must bethe same name asthe user accountdatabase. (If you are using Windows authentication, then the databaseschemaname isxxx \ user??Stillusing Windows Authenticationwithout creatingthe database schema)
3, if theSQL Server andSRMserver is installed onthe same host, you may need to uncheck thedatabase servershared memorynetwork settings.(I tried after disabling, sql server service is restarteditwill not boot!!??)
4, ifyou are using Windowsauthentication,the SRM serverand databaseserver mustrunon the same host. (If you use a domain user,thatstillhave to berunon the same host??!!!)
5, if theSRMserver and database serverrunning ona different host, you must use mixed modeauthentication.(If you use a domain user,thendonotuse Windows authentication??!!)
Brotherlearnsparseshallowtimber, and then help you masteranswer, because the windowsverify that thisproblemhasbeen bothering mequite a long timeupside downabovequestions.
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SRM 5.0 license capacity exceeded
I have one way DR and two linked mode vcenters. My assigned srm vm's number at 318 while I am licensed for 250 vm's.
In a recovery scenario would I not be able to recover all 318 vm's at this point? Until I am able to purchase more licenses....
Thx
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Re: if vcenter db needs to be wiped -- what happens to SRM?
As previously stated, the installer will have to be run again and the relationships will have to be rebuilt within SRM (mapping, etc.). Unfortunately just went through that a bit ago but SRM is easy enough to setup in our environment so it wasn't too bad.
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SRM 5.0 Powershell Scripts to Reduce Guest Resources on Failover
Hi.
Looking for some advise/guidance. We have an active/active datacentre environment. In the event of a full DR our customers (all internal) are fully aware that their application servers will run at a reduced capcity. We are hoping to implement into our SRM failover the ability to run a global script (preferrably) that will automatically half the CPU and memory resources assigned to the VM when we fail over and on failback revert to the proper resources. Such a script would obviously ignore if a VM only had 1 CPU assigned. We are not powershell experts and were hoping if anyone has a template of such a script or advise if we are looking at this incorrectly and we may need to assign on an invidual basis.
Many Thanks
Graeme
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Re: vCenter Site Recovery Manager 5.1 installation ??
Hi,
I will try to answer your doubts as I faced same issues installing bot 5.0 and 5.1 versions.
1. It makes sense if you install SRM with the account is going to run the service, installation should create SRM service with proper credentials, but it doesn't happen, SRM services is created with Local System account so you have to manually change credentials to the correct one
2. Yes, SQL schema must be named as domain\username (SQL allows it and it works) in case you use Windows authentication. If schema doesn't exist SRM service fails on start with following error:
Panic: TerminateHandler called
--> Backtrace:
--> backtrace[00] rip 0145a9ed (no symbol)
3. Sorry, no answer for this, I used to install on separate servers
4. If you are going to run SQL on a separate server, you should use a domain account if you want to use Windows Authentication
5. As is a recommendation (well it's a must) I have configured our SQL server in mixed mode. It's true that our DBAs told us there is no technical reason to enable it if you are using Windows authentication only, so I can only guess that SRM uses a tricky way to send user credentials (it sends windows accounts as a sql account, for instance), but it's only a guess
I hope it helps. If youn need further clarification, please do not hesite to ask.
Regards,
Sergio Oliva
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Re: SRM 5.1 multi-vendor storage support
As adittional info, take NetApp & N-Series case: both run same OS (Ontap), they allow replication between them but they use different SRA (there are two different SRAs on VMware page), so if you try to configure SRM with NetApp array on one site and N-Series on the other site, you can enable array pairing, b ut when SRM tries to discover replicated devices it fails.
The reason behind that?? When SRM initializes it checks a SRA code, a code that it's unique for each array adaptar and it's used to identify array managers on both sides,so when it performs discover replicated devices operation it uses that code to identify source and destination, as code it's different for NetApp & N-Series, operation failed.
In that case we can override this behaviour installing same SRA in both sides, as both arrays are same hardware & OS with different brand model it works, but in case of absolutly different arrays, I guess it cannot be possible.
Regarding Recoverpoint, yes, it the most feasible solution, we have also tried and it works, not as well as we want (there are some tricky issues) but allow to have different storage arrays on each site.
Regards,
Sergio Oliva
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Re: SRM 5.0 Powershell Scripts to Reduce Guest Resources on Failover
Hi,
These two links are a good start point:
http://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2011/06/powercli-and-srm-what-you-need-to-know.html
Also you may ask for the help at VMware PowerCLI community.
Michael.
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Re: SRM 5.0 license capacity exceeded
Hi,
How many protected VMs do you have at each site?
Michael.
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Re: SRM 5.0 license capacity exceeded
Hello
318 are protected in the primary site. While there is no bi-directional replication or protected vm's on the other site.
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SRM Hardware and requirements
Hi,
I have a new setup ,esxi 5.x with 30 VMs in primary site and 25 vms in secondary site .we use hitachi async replication and planning for SRM .
Do we need seperate license for SRM
I have one vcentre server in each site , do we require seperate server for SRM in each site or any vm can be utilized .
what is the best practise for SRM
Regards,
Ram
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Re: SRM Hardware and requirements
First step is take some time and review the SRM documentation - http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/srm_pubs.html
SRM does had its own license - http://www.vmware.com/products/site-recovery-manager/pricing.html
You can use the existing vCenter servers to support SRM -
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SRM and SDRS - initial placement only
Hi all,
I am well aware that SRM does not support SDRS as it makes use of svmotion. I was wondering if any of you actually use SRM and datastore clusters but only enable initial placement on the cluster? Is this supported?
Cheers
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Re: SRM Hardware and requirements
You will need to install an instance of SRM on each side, associated to the vCenter Servers on each side. Once you have done that, each SRM instance will be known as a vCenter solution and hence be a license-able asset inside each vCenter. There are two ways to go about this:
1. If the vCenter Servers are configured in Linked Mode you can enter in a single SRM license key and assign it to both SRM assets. this way either side can draw upon the same number of licenses until you have maxed out you SRM license between the two sides.
2. If the vCenter Servers are not in Linked Mode you can use the license portal in your MyVMware account to split your single SRM license into two licenses with the appropriate number of VM's for each side.
SRM is a separately licensed product so you will need to purchase the number of VM licenses you wish to protect.
Corey
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