Remove vCenter Server from cluster

[withanh]

I wanted to move my vCenter server to a different machine. When I installed on the 2nd machine, it asked if this was a stand-alone or part of a cluster (? not sure if it said cluster but that's basically it). I chose cluster. I them moved my machines from the old server to the new server then uninstalled the vCenter from the old server. Now when I open the vi client for the new vCenter server, it tells me that the old server can't be contacted.

How do I get the old server to stop bothering me?

Thanks!

h

[NTurnbull]

At what point does it reference the old VC server name? Does your client try and use passthrough instead of you entering a username and password when connecting to the VC server?

Thanks,

Neil

[AndreTheGiant]

Are you using VC 4.0?

The question was related to Linked Mode?

If yes, you have to use a standalone system.

Andre

[krowczynski]

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MCP, VCP

[withanh]

Yes, Linked mode must be right. And it's already done, looks like I did it wrong. Dammit!

No to passthrough, I have to log in, although I do check the box for use Windows session credentials.

What is happening is when I launch the vSphere client and connect to the vCenter server, it tells me "There are issues with communicating with the following vCenter server(s):" and lists the old/non-existant server. So I think I need to break the link. Is this possible, or do I need to just suck it up and uninstall the new vCenter server and reinstall it as stand-alone?

[withanh]

Anyone? Is there a way to break the linked mode, or do I need to uninstall and reinstall my vCenter server?

Thanks

h

[AndreTheGiant · Accepted solution]

Is there a way to break the linked mode, or do I need to uninstall and reinstall my vCenter server?

Use "vCenter Server Linked Mode Configuration".

See under start menu, in VMware folder.

Andre

[admin]

Or run the installer once again and chose the option to isolate from linked mode. This should resolve your problem

-Sandeep

[withanh]

Thanks Andre & Sandeep,

It's not complaining about the old server any longer. Your assistance is much appreciated!

h