vCenter Server
Installation and Setup
Last Updated December 16, 2024

You can use the API to perform operations related to stage 2 of the installation process. You can also perform backup, restore, and troubleshooting operations.

vCenter Server Management

Install Stage 2

Setting Up a Newly Installed vCenter Server Instance

Workflows for Install Stage 2

File-Based Backup and Restore of vCenter Server

Backing up vCenter Server

Backup and Restore Protocols for vCenter Server

Calculate the Size Needed To Store the Backup File

Back up a vCenter Server Instance by Using the API

Schedule a Backup Job

Restoring vCenter Server

Authentication When Restoring a vCenter Server Instance

Availability of Services While Restoring a vCenter Server Instance

Restore a vCenter Server Instance by Using the API

Reconcile a vCenter Server Instance with Nodes in Embedded Linked Mode

Troubleshooting for vCenter Server Installation or Deployment

Managing Support Bundles

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