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vCenter Server is the centralized management utility for VMware, and enables vSphere infrastructure management from a single centralized location. |
To see how Cloudaware seamlessly integrates with VMware vCenter in action, request a demo.
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Prerequisites
If VMWare is running on the private network, the TunHub gateway must be configured before vCenter integration can be added to Cloudaware.
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vSphere should be accessible from a selected host with Breeze Agent. |
Adding vCenter Server
1. Log in to your Cloudaware account → Admin.
2. Find vCenter Management Server in the list of integrations, click +Add.
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Name - vCenter Integration Name
URL - the TunHub URL generated by Cloudaware after a designated route is set up in TunHub integration (e.g. https://tunhub.cloudaware.com:1234)
Username - the username for your vCenter Management server
Password - the password for your vCenter Management server
Service Instance UUID (optional) - insert vCenter server UUID* if Cloudaware Breeze agent is to be installed on VMs. This field will be required for correct matching of Breeze data.
Trust Certificate - check this box if the VMWare runs on a private network, and TunHub Gateway has been set up in Cloudaware.
*You can see UUID is listed as instanceUuid. Get the instanceUuid at using the following browser path: https://<vcserver>/mob/?moid=ServiceInstance&doPath=content.about
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Click Save to test the connection.
4. The green light in 'Status' means that vCenter Management Server integration has been successfully configured. If there is a red light, please contact support@cloudaware.com.
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Please allow 24-48 hours for the collectors to establish a TunHub Gateway connection and start collecting resources. |
5. Once the integration is added, go to Cloudaware CMDB Navigator to view the vCenter data collected under the tab 'VMWare':
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List of vCenter Objects
Cloudaware supports the following vCenter objects:
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