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Selecting a target server

If you have not done so already, launch the Double-Take Availability Virtual Recovery Assistant console.

Select the target VMware ESX server where the virtual recovery appliance and replica virtual machines will be hosted.

Enter the following information for the target server:

  1. IP address or DNS name—Enter the IP address or DNS name of the target server which will host your virtual recovery appliance and replica virtual machines. Or, click the Browse button to browse to locate a server.

Note:

If you did not specify a VirtualCenter server, the Browse button will not be available. You will be prompted to add a username and password for the target server.
  1. In the Browse for server window, browse through the file tree to select a target server, or type a server name in the search bar at the top of the screen and click Search.
  1. After you have found the target server, select it, then click Choose.
  1. When you are finished, click Next.

Next step: Select the target datastore