vSphere SSO Domain Repointing Lightboard Videos

Recently I had posted a blog on the topic of SSO Domain Repointing in vSphere 6.7. I covered details on requirements, considerations, and how the process works from start to finish. To help with visualizing this feature, I have created a set of Lightboard videos dedicated to using CMSSO-UTIL to repoint a vCenter Server into or out of a vSphere SSO Domain.

Part 1: SSO Domain Repointing

In this video, I discuss vSphere SSO Domain Repointing. Covering the prerequisites for repointing a vCenter Server out of one SSO Domain and into another existing SSO Domain. Additionally, showing the required commands (CMSSO-UTIL) and what to expect when executing an SSO Domain Repoint.

Part 2: Repointing vCenter Server to a New SSO Domain

In this video, I discuss to process of repointing a vCenter Server to an entirely new SSO Domain. This process can be helpful when changing the name of a vSphere SSO Domain or tidying things up during consolidation.

Part 3: Splitting Enhanced Linked Mode (ELM)

In this last video, I discuss leveraging the SSO Domain Repointing feature to split or break Enhanced Linked Mode (ELM) by repointing one vCenter Server out of the source SSO Domain into a brand new SSO Domain. This will effectively place each vCenter Server in its own SSO Domain, thus removing ELM.

Additional Resources:

• Repoint an Embedded vCenter Server to a New SSO Domain (Product Walkthrough)
• Repointing vCenter Server
• Syntax of the Domain Repoint Command
• Understanding Tagging and Authorization Conflicts
• vCenter Server Domain Repoint License Considerations
• Repoint a Single Embedded Node from One Domain to an Existing Domain
• Repoint an Embedded Node to a New Domain
• Repoint an Embedded Node from One Domain to an Existing Domain with a Replication Partner