This article explains how to add multiple network interfaces to a vROps 7.0/ 7.5 appliance. Recently we had a scenario where the vROps appliance needs access to different networks which are isolated/ not routed with the primary network management interface of vROps. In my case the vROps instance needed access to 3 different networks.
Initially while installing the vROps there will be only one interface (eth0) and its the default interface for vROps appliance.
For configuring additional interfaces follow the steps below:
- Add a network card and connect to the respective port group by editing VM settings
- Login to vROps with root creds
- cd /etc/sysconfig/network
- Create an entry for the new interface eth1 (as it will not be present!)
- vi ifcfg-eth1
- Provide all necessary IP details and save
- Reboot the appliance
- Verify details
- Similarly, follow the above steps if you require more interfaces
Note: I am not sure whether this is officially supported by vROps, but it works! Haven't found any VMware documentations related to this.
