How to do it...

Assuming the NSX Edge is still listed in vSphere Web Client, the steps for redeploying or restoring NSX Edge are as follows:

  1. From the vSphere Web Client, navigate to Home | Networking & Security | NSX Edges. Make sure the desired NSX Edge is listed in the center pane,if it is not, the redeploy function cannot continue. Select the desired NSX Edge and click Actions | Redeploy or click the Redeploy icon. In this example, we will redeploy edge-1 RegionA0_Perimeter_GW:
  1. A window prompt will appear informing that this operation may result in temporary service disruption. Click Yes to continue.
  2. Wait until the Edge's Status is changed ...

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