VMware vCenter Server privileges: configuring ESX servers
To configure the ESX servers in Veritas Resiliency Platform, the vCenter Server user needs to have a role assigned that has the privileges, listed in the table, on the vCenter server data center level.
Review the following considerations before assigning the privileges:
You need to maintain propagation of these data center level privileges on the child objects.
The child objects should not restrict the data center level privileges.
Table: VMware vCenter Server privileges required for configuration of ESX servers and creation of resiliency groups
Privilege | Navigation path in VMware vCenter Server |
|---|---|
Datastore.Browse | Datastore > Browse datastore |
Host.Config.Network | Host > Configuration > Network configuration |
StorageProfile.View | Profile-driven storage > Profile-driven storage view |
System.Anonymous System.Read System.View | These privileges need not be set explicitly. |
Before performing any operation on the resiliency groups, the privileges need to be elevated to match the privileges specified for performing operations.
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