com.vmware.vcenter.vcha package

Submodules

com.vmware.vcenter.vcha.cluster_client module

The com.vmware.vcenter.vcha.cluster_client module provides classes for redeploying and monitoring a vCenter High Availability (VCHA) Cluster after a successful initial deployment.

class com.vmware.vcenter.vcha.cluster_client.Active(config)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.stub.VapiInterface

The Active class provides methods to get information related to the active vCenter High Availability (VCHA) node. This class was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Parameters: config (vmware.vapi.bindings.stub.StubConfiguration) – Configuration to be used for creating the stub.

class Info(management=None, ha=None, placement=None)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.struct.VapiStruct

The Active.Info class contains the network and placement information of the active node of a VCHA Cluster. This class was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Tip

The arguments are used to initialize data attributes with the same names.

Parameters

management (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.IpSpec) – IP specification for the Management network. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.
ha (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.IpSpec or None) – IP specification for the HA network. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1. If None, then the second NIC of the Active Node of the VCHA cluster is not configured.
placement (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.PlacementInfo or None) – Contains the placement information of the active node. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1. If None, the request specified that placement information of the active node should not be included.

get(vc_spec=None, partial=None)

Retrieves information about the active node of a VCHA cluster. This method was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Parameters

vc_spec (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.CredentialsSpec or None) – Contains active node’s management vCenter server credentials. If None, then the active vCenter Server instance is assumed to be either self-managed or else in enhanced linked mode and managed by a linked vCenter Server instance.
partial (bool or None) –
If true, then return only the information that does not require connecting to the Active vCenter Server.

If false or unset, then return all the information.

If None, then return all the information.

Return type

Active.Info

Returns

Info Information about the VCHA network and placement of the active node.

Raise

com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.InvalidArgument If the credentials provided for authentincating with the active node’s management vCenter server are invalid.

Raise

com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Unauthorized If the user has insufficient privilege to perform the operation.

If partial is false or unset, then the operation execution requires the Global.VCServer privilege.
If partial is true, then the operation execution requires the System.Read privilege.

Raise

com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.UnverifiedPeer If the SSL certificate of the management vCenter server cannot be validated. The value of the data attribute of com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Error will be a class that contains all the attributes defined in com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.CertificateInfo.

Raise

com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.InvalidElementConfiguration If the active node is on more than one datastore.

Raise

com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.NotFound If the active virtual machine is not managed by the specified vCenter server for the active node.

Raise

com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Error If the management interface IP address assignment is not static.

Raise

com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Error If any other error occurs.

class com.vmware.vcenter.vcha.cluster_client.DeploymentType(config)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.stub.VapiInterface

The DeploymentType class provides methods to get the deployment type of a vCenter High Availability Cluster (VCHA Cluster). This class was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Parameters: config (vmware.vapi.bindings.stub.StubConfiguration) – Configuration to be used for creating the stub.

class Info(deployment_type=None)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.struct.VapiStruct

The DeploymentType.Info class contains the deployment type of the VCHA Cluster. This class was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Tip

The arguments are used to initialize data attributes with the same names.

Parameters: deployment_type (DeploymentType.Type) – Identifies the deployment type of the VCHA cluster. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

class Type(string)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.enum.Enum

The DeploymentType.Type class defines the possible deployment types for a VCHA Cluster. This enumeration was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Note

This class represents an enumerated type in the interface language definition. The class contains class attributes which represent the values in the current version of the enumerated type. Newer versions of the enumerated type may contain new values. To use new values of the enumerated type in communication with a server that supports the newer version of the API, you instantiate this class. See enumerated type description page.

Parameters: string (str) – String value for the Type instance.

AUTO = Type(string='AUTO'): VCHA Cluster was deployed automatically. This class attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

MANUAL = Type(string='MANUAL'): VCHA Cluster was deployed manually. This class attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

NONE = Type(string='NONE'): VCHA Cluster is not configured. This class attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

get()

Retrieves the deployment type of a VCHA cluster. This method was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Return type: DeploymentType.Info
Returns: Info structure containing the deployment type information of the the VCHA cluster.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Unauthorized If the user has insufficient privilege to perform the operation. Operation execution requires the System.Read privilege.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Error If any other error occurs.

class com.vmware.vcenter.vcha.cluster_client.Mode(config)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.stub.VapiInterface

The Mode class provides methods to manage the operating mode of a vCenter High Availability Cluster (VCHA Cluster). This class was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Parameters: config (vmware.vapi.bindings.stub.StubConfiguration) – Configuration to be used for creating the stub.

class ClusterMode(string)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.enum.Enum

The Mode.ClusterMode class defines the possible modes for a VCHA Cluster. This enumeration was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Note

This class represents an enumerated type in the interface language definition. The class contains class attributes which represent the values in the current version of the enumerated type. Newer versions of the enumerated type may contain new values. To use new values of the enumerated type in communication with a server that supports the newer version of the API, you instantiate this class. See enumerated type description page.

Parameters: string (str) – String value for the ClusterMode instance.

DISABLED = ClusterMode(string='DISABLED'): VCHA Cluster is disabled. State replication between the Active and Passive node is disabled and automatic failover is not allowed. This class attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

ENABLED = ClusterMode(string='ENABLED'): VCHA Cluster is enabled. State replication between the Active and Passive node is enabled and automatic failover is allowed. This class attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

MAINTENANCE = ClusterMode(string='MAINTENANCE'): VCHA Cluster is in maintenance mode. State replication between the and Passive node is enabled but automatic failover is not allowed. This class attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

class Info(mode=None)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.struct.VapiStruct

The Mode.Info class contains the mode of the VCHA Cluster. This class was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Tip

The arguments are used to initialize data attributes with the same names.

Parameters: mode (Mode.ClusterMode) – Identifies the mode of the VCHA cluster. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

get()

Retrieves the current mode of a VCHA cluster. This method was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Return type: Mode.Info
Returns: Info structure containing the mode of the the VCHA cluster.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.NotAllowedInCurrentState If the VCHA cluster is not configured.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Unauthorized If the user has insufficient privilege to perform the operation. Operation execution requires the System.Read privilege.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Error If any other error occurs.

set_task(mode)

Manipulates the mode of a VCHA Cluster. Following mode transitions are allowed:

enabled -> disabled - Allowed only in healthy and degraded states. enabled -> maintenance - Allowed only in healthy state. disabled -> enabled - Allowed only in healthy state.

maintenance -> enabled - Allowed only in healthy state with all nodes are running the same version. maintenance -> disabled - Allowed only in healthy state with all nodes are running the same version.

All other transitions are not allowed.

VCHA Cluster configuration remains intact in any of the cluster modes.. This method was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Parameters: mode (Mode.ClusterMode) – Clustermode to change the VCHA cluster mode to.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Unauthorized If the user has insufficient privilege to perform the operation. Operation execution requires the Global.VCServer privilege.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Error If any other error occurs.

class com.vmware.vcenter.vcha.cluster_client.Passive(config)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.stub.VapiInterface

The Passive class provides methods to validate a passive’s placement configuration and redeploy the passive node in a vCenter High Availability (VCHA) cluster. This class was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Parameters: config (vmware.vapi.bindings.stub.StubConfiguration) – Configuration to be used for creating the stub.

class CheckResult(warnings=None, errors=None)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.struct.VapiStruct

The Passive.CheckResult class contains the warnings and errors that will occur during the clone operation. This class was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Tip

The arguments are used to initialize data attributes with the same names.

Parameters

warnings (list of com.vmware.vapi.std_client.LocalizableMessage) – A list of problems which may require attention, but which are not fatal. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.
errors (list of com.vmware.vapi.std_client.LocalizableMessage) – A list of problems which are fatal to the operation and the operation will fail. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

class CheckSpec(vc_spec=None, placement=None)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.struct.VapiStruct

The Passive.CheckSpec class contains placement information for validation. This class was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Tip

The arguments are used to initialize data attributes with the same names.

Parameters

vc_spec (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.CredentialsSpec or None) – Contains the active node’s management vCenter server credentials. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1. If None, then the active vCenter Server instance is assumed to be either self-managed or else in enhanced linked mode and managed by a linked vCenter Server instance.
placement (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.PlacementSpec) – Contains the node’s placement information for validation. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

class RedeploySpec(vc_spec=None, placement=None, ha_ip=None, failover_ip=None)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.struct.VapiStruct

The Passive.RedeploySpec class contains the redeploy specification. This class was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Tip

The arguments are used to initialize data attributes with the same names.

Parameters

vc_spec (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.CredentialsSpec or None) – Contains the active node’s management vCenter server credentials. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1. If None, then the active vCenter Server instance is assumed to be either self-managed or else in enhanced linked mode and managed by a linked vCenter Server instance.
placement (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.PlacementSpec) – Contains the node’s placement information. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.
ha_ip (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.IpSpec or None) – Contains the VCHA HA network configuration of the node. All cluster communication (state replication, heartbeat, cluster messages) happens over this network. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1. If None, then the stored network configuration for the VCHA HA network for the passive node will be used.
failover_ip (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.IpSpec or None) – Failover IP address that this node must assume after the failover to serve client requests. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1. If None, then the public IP address of the Active vCenter Server is assumed.

check(spec)

Validates the specified passive node’s placement configuration. This method was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Parameters: spec (Passive.CheckSpec) – Contains the passive node’s placement specification.
Return type: Passive.CheckResult
Returns: CheckResult structure containing errors and warnings.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.InvalidArgument If the credentials provided for authentincating with the active node’s management vCenter server are invalid.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.InvalidArgument If the specified resource spec is deemed invalid for the clone operation.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.UnverifiedPeer If the SSL certificate of the management vCenter server cannot be validated. The value of the data attribute of com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Error will be a class that contains all the attributes defined in com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.CertificateInfo.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.NotFound If the active virtual machine is not managed by the specified vCenter server for the active node.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.InvalidElementConfiguration If the active node is on more than one datastore.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.NotAllowedInCurrentState If the clone operation is not allowed in the current state of the system.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Unauthorized If the user has insufficient privilege to perform the operation. Operation execution requires the Global.VCServer privilege.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Error If any other error occurs.

redeploy_task(spec)

Creates the passive node in a degraded cluster with node location information and pre-existing VCHA cluster configuration from the active node. This method was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Parameters: spec (Passive.RedeploySpec) – Contains the passive node’s redeploy specification.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.InvalidArgument If the credentials provided for authentincating with the active node’s management vCenter server are invalid.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Unauthorized If the user has insufficient privilege to perform the operation. Operation execution requires the Global.VCServer privilege.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.UnverifiedPeer If the SSL certificate of the management vCenter server cannot be validated. The value of the data attribute of com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Error will be a class that contains all the attributes defined in com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.CertificateInfo.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Error If any other error occurs.

class com.vmware.vcenter.vcha.cluster_client.StubFactory(stub_config)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.stub.StubFactoryBase

Initialize StubFactoryBase

Parameters: stub_config (vmware.vapi.bindings.stub.StubConfiguration) – Stub config instance

class com.vmware.vcenter.vcha.cluster_client.Witness(config)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.stub.VapiInterface

The Witness class provides methods to validate a witness’s placement configuration and redeploy the witness node in a vCenter High Availability (VCHA) cluster. This class was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Parameters: config (vmware.vapi.bindings.stub.StubConfiguration) – Configuration to be used for creating the stub.

class CheckResult(warnings=None, errors=None)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.struct.VapiStruct

The Witness.CheckResult class contains the warnings and errors that will occur during the clone operation. This class was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Tip

The arguments are used to initialize data attributes with the same names.

Parameters

warnings (list of com.vmware.vapi.std_client.LocalizableMessage) – A list of problems which may require attention, but which are not fatal. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.
errors (list of com.vmware.vapi.std_client.LocalizableMessage) – A list of problems which are fatal to the operation and the operation will fail. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

class CheckSpec(vc_spec=None, placement=None)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.struct.VapiStruct

The Witness.CheckSpec class contains placement information for validation. This class was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Tip

The arguments are used to initialize data attributes with the same names.

Parameters

vc_spec (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.CredentialsSpec or None) – Contains the active node’s management vCenter server credentials. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1. If None, then the active vCenter Server instance is assumed to be either self-managed or else in enhanced linked mode and managed by a linked vCenter Server instance.
placement (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.PlacementSpec) – Contains the node’s placement information for validation. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

class RedeploySpec(vc_spec=None, placement=None, ha_ip=None)

Bases: vmware.vapi.bindings.struct.VapiStruct

The Witness.RedeploySpec class contains the redeploy specification. This class was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Tip

The arguments are used to initialize data attributes with the same names.

Parameters

vc_spec (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.CredentialsSpec or None) – Contains the active node’s management vCenter server credentials. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1. If None, then the active vCenter Server instance is assumed to be either self-managed or else in enhanced linked mode and managed by a linked vCenter Server instance.
placement (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.PlacementSpec) – Contains the node’s placement information. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.
ha_ip (com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.IpSpec or None) – Contains the VCHA HA network configuration of the node. All cluster communication (state replication, heartbeat, cluster messages) happens over this network. This attribute was added in vSphere API 6.7.1. If None, then the stored network configuration for the VCHA HA network for the witness node will be used.

check(spec)

Validates the specified witness node’s placement configuration. This method was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Parameters: spec (Witness.CheckSpec) – Contains the witness node’s placement specification.
Return type: Witness.CheckResult
Returns: CheckResult structure containing errors and warnings.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.InvalidArgument If the credentials provided for authentincating with the active node’s management vCenter server are invalid.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.InvalidArgument If the specified resource spec is deemed invalid for the clone operation.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.UnverifiedPeer If the SSL certificate of the management vCenter server cannot be validated. The value of the data attribute of com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Error will be a class that contains all the attributes defined in com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.CertificateInfo.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.NotFound If the active virtual machine is not managed by the specified vCenter server for the active node.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.InvalidElementConfiguration If the active node is on more than one datastore.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.NotAllowedInCurrentState If the clone operation is not allowed in the current state of the system.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Unauthorized If the user has insufficient privilege to perform the operation. Operation execution requires the Global.VCServer privilege.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Error If any other error occurs.

redeploy_task(spec)

Creates the witness node in a degraded cluster with node location information and pre-existing VCHA cluster configuration from the active node. This method was added in vSphere API 6.7.1.

Parameters: spec (Witness.RedeploySpec) – Contains the witness node’s redeploy specification.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.InvalidArgument If the credentials provided for authentincating with the active node’s management vCenter server are invalid.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Unauthorized If the user has insufficient privilege to perform the operation. Operation execution requires the Global.VCServer privilege.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.UnverifiedPeer If the SSL certificate of the management vCenter server cannot be validated. The value of the data attribute of com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Error will be a class that contains all the attributes defined in com.vmware.vcenter.vcha_client.CertificateInfo.
Raise: com.vmware.vapi.std.errors_client.Error If any other error occurs.