Operation Manual

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 also specify the custom port. 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 8 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.

17.5.4 Login credentials

Changing the credentials operation may be required if your company policy requires changing

password due to security restrictions. Select the ESX(i) host/vCenter is the list, click Edit credentials