This page describes a basic environment that is suitable for testing Zerto with Abiquo. This page is a quick guide only and you should always consult the Zerto documentation.
The following diagram and full instructions can be found in the Zerto Documentation, which was linked at the time of writing.
Windows 2019 - Zerto 01A is attached to the standard network ZNET.
Windows 2019 - Zerto 02A is attached to the standard network VM Network
Zerto Virtual Manager
To install the Zerto Virtual Manage (ZVM) you need to create a VM with Windows Server. For a test environment, you could use Windows Server 2019, without firewalls and with RDP installed and enabled.
Get the ZVM from the Zerto support/download page. At the time of writing, it was as follows.
ZertoVirtualReplicationSoftwareInstaller.zip
From this archive file use the appropriate executable. At the time of writing it was a follows:
Zerto Virtual Replication VMware Installer.exe
Run the installer inside the Windows Server 2019 and follow the steps.
You will need to approve or change the default parameters:
- IP Used by the Zerto User Interface (Windows VM IP)
- HTTP Port (ZVM) 9080
- HTTPS Port (clients↔ZVM) 9669
- HTTPS Port (ZVM ↔ ZVM) 9071
- TCP Port (ZVM → VBA) 9180
After you deploy Zerto, access the GUI to complete the deployment.
In the GUI:
- Add the License key
- Pair the locations as described below
- Deploy the VRA to each ESXi host
Pair two Zerto environments
To link the two Zerto environments:
- Log in to the Zerto that does not have the license
- Go to Sites → Generate pairing token and obtain the Token
- Log in to the other Zerto (the one that has the license)
- Go to Sites → Pair
- Enter the Host name / IP of the other Zerto and the Token
Zerto Virtual Replication Appliances
You need to deploy a Virtual Replication Appliance (VRA) as a VM on every vCenter host that will use Zerto.
The VM requires at least 1GB RAM and 1 x vCPU, and you must attach it to a ZNET network in the vCenter.
You also need to assign an IP, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and the datastore.
After this, you can create Virtual Protection Groups (VPGs).