Detach a Metadata Proxy Server from a Logical Switch in Manager Mode

To stop providing metadata proxy services to VMs that are connected to a logical switch or use a different metadata proxy server, you can detach a metadata proxy server from a logical switch.

Procedure

1. With admin privileges, log in to NSX Manager.
2. Select Networking > DHCP > Metadata Proxies.
3. Select a metadata proxy server.
4. Select the menu option Actions > Detach from Logical Switch
5. Select a logical switch from the drop-down list.

Results

You can also detach a metadata proxy server from a logical switch by navigating to Networking > Logical Switches > Switches, selecting a switch, and selecting the menu option Actions > Detach from the Metadata Proxy.