Register the VASA Provider with a vCenter Server instance using ONTAP tools
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Use ONTAP tools for VMware vSphere to register the VASA Provider with a vCenter Server instance. This enables storage policy-based management, vVols support, and integration with VMware Live Site Recovery appliances on ONTAP systems.
VASA Provider settings show the registration status for the selected vCenter Server.
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Log in to the vSphere client.
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Select Shortcuts > NetApp ONTAP tools under the plug-ins section.
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Select Settings > VASA Provider settings. The ONTAP tools displays the VASA Provider registration status as not registered.
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Select the Register button to register the VASA Provider.
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Enter a name and credentials for the VASA Provider. The username can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores. Set the password length between 8 and 256 characters.
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Select Register.
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After a successful registration and page refresh, ONTAP tools display the registered VASA Provider's status, name, and version.
Verify that the onboarded VASA Provider is listed under VASA Provider from the vCenter client:
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Go to the vCenter Server instance.
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Log in with the administrator credentials.
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Select Storage Providers > Configure. Verify that the onboarded VASA Provider is listed correctly.