Quick Guide to VCF Automation for VCD Administrators

 VMware VMotion uses a dedicated network to migrate virtual machines (VMs) between ESXi hosts without disrupting the VM's operation.

VMkernel Port for VMotion:

To enable VMotion, you need to create a VMkernel port on each ESXi host. The VMkernel port is used for VMotion traffic and is typically configured on a dedicated network.

Network Requirements for VMotion:

1. Dedicated network: VMotion requires a dedicated network to ensure that the migration process does not impact other network traffic.

2. Gigabit Ethernet: VMotion requires a Gigabit Ethernet connection to ensure that the migration process is completed quickly.

3. Low latency: VMotion requires low latency to ensure that the migration process is completed quickly and without disrupting the VM's operation.

Configuring the VMkernel Port for VMotion:

1. Log in to the ESXi host: Log in to the ESXi host using the vSphere Client.

2. Create a new VMkernel port: Create a new VMkernel port on the ESXi host.

3. Configure the VMkernel port: Configure the VMkernel port with the correct IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

4. Enable VMotion: Enable VMotion on the ESXi host.

Best Practices for VMotion Networking:

1. Use a dedicated network: Use a dedicated network for VMotion traffic to ensure that the migration process does not impact other network traffic.

2. Use Gigabit Ethernet: Use Gigabit Ethernet connections to ensure that the migration process is completed quickly.

3. Monitor network performance: Monitor network performance to ensure that the VMotion process is completed quickly and without disrupting the VM's operation.