Getting error while adding ESXi host using rfs

Getting error while adding ESXi host using rfs_config.sh

Article Id: 159347

Status: Published

Updated On: 23-09-2014 10:07

Legacy Id: TECH218235

Products:

Critical System Protection , Data Center Security Server , Critical System Protection Client Edition , Data Center Security Server Advanced

Issue/Introduction:

Getting a warning while running following command:

/rfs_config.sh -addHost -server=<addr> -password=<PWD>

Error: Server version unavailable at 'https://<hostname>:443/sdk/vimService.wsdl'

at /usr/lib/perl5/5.10.0/VMware/VICommon.pm line 545

Resolution:

Workaround: Follow these steps to resolve the issue:

1. Make sure the version of the LWP::UserAgent Perl module is above 6.0.4.

2. Turn off host name verification by running the following command:

export PERL_LWP_SSL_VERIFY_HOSTNAME=0

Applies To

SUSE 11

Vmware ESXi