vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-55-storage-guide

vSphere StorageSecuring Communication with Storage ProvidersTo communicate with a storage provider, the vCenter Server uses a secure SSL connection. The SSLauthentication mechanism requires that both parties, the vCenter Server and the storage provider, exchangeSSL certificates and add them to their truststores.The vCenter Server can add the storage provider certificate to its truststore as part of the storage providerinstallation. If the certificate is not added during the installation, use one of the following methods to add itwhen registering the storage provider:• Direct the vCenter Server to the storage provider certificate. In the New Storage Provider dialog box,select the Use storage provider certificate option and specify the certificate's location.• Use a thumbprint of the storage provider certificate. If you do not direct the vCenter Server to use theprovider certificate, the certificate thumbprint is displayed. You can check the thumbprint and approveit. The vCenter Server adds the certificate to the truststore and proceeds with the connection.The storage provider adds the vCenter Server certificate to its truststore when the vCenter Server firstconnects to the provider.View Storage Provider Information in the vSphere Web ClientAfter you register a storage provider component with the vCenter Server, the Storage provider appears onthe storage providers list.View general Storage provider information and details for each storage component.Procedure1 Browse to the vCenter Server in the vSphere Web Client navigator.2 Click the Manage tab, and click Storage Providers.3 In the Storage Providers list, view the storage provider components registered with the vCenter Server.The list shows general vendor information including the name, URL, and the time of the last viewrefresh.4 To display additional details, select a specific storage provider from the list.The details include storage array vendors and array models that the provider supports.NOTE A single Storage provider can support storage arrays from multiple different vendors.Unregister Storage Providers in the vSphere Web ClientUnregister storage providers that you do not need.Procedure1 Browse to the vCenter Server in the vSphere Web Client navigator.2 Click the Manage tab, and click Storage Providers.3 From the list of storage providers, select the one you want to unregister and click the Unregister thestorage provider icon.The vCenter Server terminates the connection and removes the storage provider from its configuration.256 VMware, Inc.