Having the status of the replication remains inactive, even if the replication process completes successfully can be extremely frustrating for some users. To add to this initial frustration, even the vSphere Replication Management Server (VRMS) states that the VM is inactive. This issue can occur in VR environments that use a Network Address Translation (NAT) between the two replication locations, or if a firewall is blocking the network ports required to perform a full replication. In this fix article, we will explore the best solutions to fix this method once and for all, and change the VMware replication status to its true value.

Here’s how to change replication not being active on VMware

1. Make sure firewall is not blocking the required VR ports

You will need to check your firewall settings to make sure that the 31031 and 44046 ports are not being blocked. These ports allow your VMware application to connect the two replication locations. Depending on the firewall service your computer is using, the steps will vary. If you’re using the Windows Firewall, follow these steps to unblock the ports mentioned above: Want to clone virtual machines in VMware? Here’s how

2. Use an IPsec tunnel between the two replication sites

If you’re using a NAT in your VR environment, then you need to exclude all VR components from the NAT. The best method of communication between all your VR components is either by using an internal or external address. To create an IPSEC tunnel between the two replication sites, follow these steps: Note: The IPsec VPN connection needs to be created from both of the sites you want to replicate.

Conclusion

In today’s guide, we discussed the best method to try if VMware replication status is not active despite having the right settings. Please let us know if this guide was helpful by using the comment section below. READ ALSO:

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