For our test want plan to “pull the plug” (figuratively) on the production data center prior to performing the fail-over test. We want to simulate an actual data center disaster. All networks, routing, firewall, outside NAT's, etc. will be failed over to the DR site. Our goal is to not only test recover ability of servers but also outside access to inside resources.
At the DR site I would like to launch vCenter and then in SRM click the TEST link.
However - The TEST function will not work unless the production and DR vCenter servers remain in constant communication.
Question – Would it work if I moved the vCenter server from the production site to the DR site prior to pulling the plug? Then both vCenter servers will remain in continuous communication. The vCenter server database is local.
Regards,
Terry