SteelEye Management Console

The SteelEye Management Console, or SMC, is an optional piece of LifeKeeper Single Server Protection when running in VMware HA configurations. The SMC is a dedicated system that provides a management interface that is integrated with VMware vCenter.

The following topics will help in understanding the setup, installation and operation of a SteelEye Management Console for use with VMware vCenter Server and SIOS LifeKeeper Single Server Protection. The details are broken down into the following categories:

Installation Overview

System Requirements

Running Setup

vSphere Client Plug-in

Configuring the vSphere Client Plug-in

vSphere Client User Interface

Configuring Credentials

Verifying Installation

Addressing vSphere Client Plug-in

LifeKeeper Single Server Protection API

Using Custom Certificates