The Management Pack for VMware Skyline consists of a PAK file that contains default dashboards for the objects that the solution identifies.

Prerequisites

  • Download the PAK file for the VMware vRealize Operations Management Pack for VMware Skyline from VMware Marketplace.
  • Save that PAK file to a temporary folder on your local system.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the vRealize Operations Manager user interface with administrator privileges.
  2. In the menu, select Administration and in the left pane select Solutions > Repository.
  3. On the Repository tab, click Add/Upgrade.
  4. Browse to locate the temporary folder and select the PAK file.
  5. (Optional) Make the following choices while upgrading to the latest version:
    • Select the checkbox against, Install the PAK file even if it is already installed.
    • Select the checkbox against, Reset Default Content, overwriting to a newer version provided by this update. User modifications to DEFAULT Alert Definitions, Symptoms, Recommendations, Policy Definitions, Views, Dashboards, Widgets and Reports will be overwritten. If you are installing a product software update, clone or backup the content before you proceed.
    Note: You can select these checkboxes if you are updating the Management Pack for VMware Skyline.
  6. Click Upload. The upload might take several minutes.
  7. Read and accept the EULA, and click Next. Installation details appear in the window during the process.
  8. When the installation is completed, click Finish.

What to do next

Configure an adapter instance for the management pack.