Hi All,
We have an existing vCenter 4.0 that consists of 3 hosts ESX 4.0. (ESX1, ESX2, and ESX3)
vCenter Server is on Windows server 2003 (64bit).
We are going to get 2 new hosts that will be installed ESXi 5.5. (ESX4, and ESX5)
Ideally we will have 2 DataCenters (A and B).
DataCenterA is to be hosting the 3 existing hosts
DataCenterB is to be hosting the 2 new hosts.
How do I do about the existing hosts? upgrade or fresh install, that topic I have read a lot of discussions which everyone has their own situation and needs to make their own decision.
What I have done so far is that fresh installed/ configured a new vCenter Server Appliance 5.5 (to save Windows server license), it seems to be ready for the new hosts (honestly I have done vCSA before).
Action plans:
DataCenterB:
when the 2 new hosts (ESX4, ESX5) are ready, they will be added to the DatacenterB which I think it should not be an issue.
DataCenterA: it is dependent upon upgrade or fresh install.
Any help/ ideas would be much appreciated.
Regards,