NSX Manager on-demand backup fails with the error: Status code 415 Unsupported Media Type
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Article ID: 339186
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Products
VMware NSX
Issue/Introduction
Symptoms:
NSX Manager on-demand backup fails
You see the error:
Status Code: 415 Unsupported Media Type
Environment
VMware NSX for vSphere 6.0.x VMware NSX for vSphere 6.1.x
Resolution
The NSX Manager on-demand backup is done via REST API by using this URL:
POST https://<nsxmgr-ip>/api/1.0/appliance-management/backuprestore/backup
Note:
The POST requires an Authorization Header as well as a content-type:application/xml header. If the content-type header is missing, the HTTP 415 error code can be seen.
Ensure that the SSL certificate used by NSX Manager is accepted by the client [browser or fat client] before making the call. By default, NSX Manager uses self-signed certificate that is accepted by the user. In such cases, ensure that the NSX Manager certificate is accepted before making the REST API call.