Importing Objects from Local Manager into Global Manager VMware NSX-T Federation

To continue from where the previous article left off we will now import objects to the Global Managers

Pre-Req:

Check the status on all of your T0 GWs, T1 GWs, and segments

 Time to import Location 1’s Objects

Log into your Primary Site NSX-T Global Manager

NSX-T Local Manager actions menu with the Import to GM command selected.

System > Configuration > Location Manager

Under your Primary Site Local Manager select Actions > Import to GM

Import warning requiring a current Dallas Local Manager backup before objects can be imported to Global Manager.

Ensure you have a backup

Click proceed to import

Preparing for Import screen listing object conflicts and optional prefix or suffix renaming for Dallas Local Manager objects.

Next

Import summary showing 37 Dallas Local Manager connectivity and security objects prepared for Global Manager.

Confirm these are the accurate networks you desire to import

This process takes 10-20 minutes to complete

NSX-T success notification confirming Dallas Local Manager was imported to Global Manager.

Wait until successful

Global Manager Segments inventory showing imported Dallas application and gateway-connected segments.
Global Manager Tier-1 Gateways view showing the imported Dallas Tier-1 gateway linked to its Tier-0 gateway.
Dallas Local Manager Tier-0 Gateways view showing the imported gateway marked as Global Manager owned.

Log into the Location 1 LM

Confirm all components are now under the GM

Finally, repeat the process for Location 2 and you will have successfully added all objects from the LMs for Location 1 and 2.

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