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Summary

Yes it is possible to add a vCenter node as both vCenter and DPX client node.

 

Step By Step

Yes, you are able to add the vCenter server as both a DPX agent and a VMware vCenter node.  The DPX agent must be installed on the vCenter node before it can be added with an Access Method of TCP/IP.  Two unique logical node names will need to be added into the Enterprise to accommodate adding a vCenter server as an agent and a VMware vCenter node.  Prior to adding these nodes, a duplicate IP setting must be changed within the DPX Enterprise.

The following commands must be run from the DPX Command prompt on the Master Server:
syncui
c s localhost ssdb
db login sysadmin SYSADMINPASSWORD
pref add DONOT_CHECK_DUP_HOST Y
quit

Example:
  1. Start the DPX Command Prompt



     2. Run the command: syncui



     3. Run the command: c s localhost ssdb



     4. Run the command: db login sysadmin <sysadmin password>



     5. Run the command: pref_add_DONOT_CHECK_DUP_HOST Y



     6. Run the command: quit