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change the credentials manually. Changing the credentials operation may be required if your
company policy requires changing passwords due to security restrictions. For that, select the ESX(i)
host/vCenter in the list and click the Edit credentials button on the right.
17.5.2 Adding ESX(i) host
In order to add an ESX(i) host/vCenter you have to provide the IP address/hostname and user
credentials to access the desired ESX(i) host/vCenter. You can check the connection with Test
connection button to ensure that the provided credentials are correct. Click Save to add your ESX(i)
host/vCenter.
Managing ESX(i) hosts page, Add Host/vCenter dialog.
17.5.3 Adding an ESX(i) host which is a part of vCenter
When you directly add an ESX(i) host which is a part of vCenter instead of adding the vCenter itself,
the main concern is that Acronis vmProtect 7 Agent will not be able to track the changes made to the
ESX(i) host on behalf of the vCenter. This may cause unpredictable results. For example, if you run a
VM from backup, upon unmounting, the temporary files will not be deleted from the ESX(i) host
since they will be locked by the vCenter. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you add the
vCenter instead of adding separate ESX(i) hosts.
When you are trying to add an ESX(i) host which is a part of vCenter, you will get the following
warning message. Click No in order to add the vCenter.