This is an archive version of the document. To get the most up-to-date information, see the current version.How to Add ESXi Host to VBR
In this page you will learn how to add a standalone ESXi host to Veeam Backup & Replication infrastructure with PowerShell.
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If an ESXi host is managed by a VMware vCenter Server, it is recommended that you add the VMware vCenter Server, not a standalone ESXi host. To learn more on how to add the VMware vCenter Server, see How to Add VMware vCenter Server to VBR. |
To add VMware ESXi host with PowerShell, perform the following steps:
- Run Add-VBRESXi.
- Specify a name of ESXi host which you want to add to Veeam Backup & Replication infrastructure. This name can be a full DNS name or IP address of ESXi host.
- Specify the user name and password for authenticating with ESXi host.
- Optionally specify the port for the connection to ESXi host (the default port is 443). Add the description of ESXi host if needed.
