Importing an Existing vCenter to Create a Workload Domain in VMware Cloud Foundation
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Issue/Introduction
Administrators require a procedure to import an existing brownfield vCenter Server instance into VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) to establish it as a new Workload Domain using the VCF Operations console.
Environment
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0
Cause
Administrative configuration requires importing an out-of-band vCenter Server into the VCF inventory to be managed as a Workload Domain.
Resolution
Log in to the VCF Operations console.
From the VCF Operations home page, navigate to Inventory.
Select the Organization listed under VCF Instances.
Click the drop-down menu for ADD A WORKLOAD DOMAIN and select Import a vCenter.
Input a unique name for the new Workload Domain.
Select Specify an external vCenter and provide the connection details. If the vCenter is not connected to an NSX instance, un-check the corresponding option.
Confirm the thumbprint and acknowledge the certificate prompts.
Allow the automated Prechecks to kick off and complete. Review and resolve any critical warnings before resuming.
Fill out the authentication details for the vCenter Server instance.
In the Networking section, populate the required fields for an NSX Management Cluster (a new NSX instance will be deployed if the vCenter is not already connected to one).
Proceed to Final Validation and ensure all checks succeed.
Review the configuration and initiate the import workflow.
Monitor the progress in Tasks under Fleet Management until the Workload Domain is successfully added to your organization.
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