VMware vSphere Replication Appliance uploading the database and enabling ssh

VMware vSphere Replication Appliance uploading the database and enabling ssh

#dump the VMware Replication database
/opt/vmware/vpostgres/9.3/bin/pg_dumpall > /tmp/dbdump -U vrmsdb

#Enable SSH Access for use with Putty or WinSCP
vi /etc/hosts.allow
#At the bottom of the file add "sshd : ALL : ALLOW"

vi /etc/ssh/sshd_config
#Look for the Key "PermitRootLogin no" and change it to "PermitRootLogin yes"

#Use this command to start the VMware Replication Appliance
service sshd start

#Perminantly leave SSH enabled
chkconfig sshd on

#Use WinSCP to obtain the "dbdump" file in the /tmp directory.
Set protocal to SCP.
Put in the IP address and password and connect.
Browse to /tmp
Copy over the "dpdump" file.

#Upload the database to VMware Support
https://sftpsite.vmware.com
username: inbound
password: inbound
Change Directory to your Ticket Number.
Upload the file to VMware Support.