Begin the implementation of the Cloud-Based Ransomware Recovery for VMware Cloud Foundation validated solution by preparing your VMware Cloud Foundation instance for connecting to the VMware Live Cyber Recovery service.

Create Virtual Machine and Template Folder for the VMware Live Cyber Recovery Connector Appliances for Cloud-Based Ransomware Recovery for VMware Cloud Foundation

To group objects of the same type for easier management, you create a folder in the management domain. To manage the VMware Live Cyber Recovery Connector appliances, you create a virtual machine folder on the management domain vCenter Server.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the management domain vCenter Server at https://<management_vcenter_server_fqdn>/ui by using an account with Administrator privileges.

  2. In the VMs and templates inventory, expand the management domain vCenter Server tree.

  3. In the VMs and templates inventory, navigate to the default management data center, right-click the data center, and select New folder > New VM and template folder.

  4. In the New folder dialog box, enter the folder name according to your VMware Cloud Foundation Planning and Preparation Workbook, and click OK.