Failover test validates that the data from the source site replicates correctly to the destination site.
The test failover function is available for an on-prem to EBC migration and EBC Cloud to Cloud protection.
When you start a test failover the source virtual machine(s) stay powered on. The virtual machine on the destination Cloud site will run in a configured network you prefer.
Prerequisites
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Organization Administrator credentials for the destination Cloud site.
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A configured protection. For instructions, see Create a Protection.
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At least double the allocated storage of the virtual machine, including RAM size is available in the destination storage policy.
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(Optional) A predefined test network. See Predefine Network Settings for instructions.
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Open the CDA plugin in the EBC Tenant Portal on the destination Cloud site. See Access EBC Availability for instructions.
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Choose the replication direction, select the protected virtual machine, then click ALL ACTIONS and select Network settings.
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Enter an internal Organization Administrator credentials and click LOGIN.
Note: SAML isn't supported.
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Adjust recovery settings.
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Choose to recover all VMs to their current state or to a specific instance.
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Review your settings and click FINISH.
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Verify that the OS and application are working as expected.
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Click ALL ACTIONS and select Test Cleanup.
