You can change the amount of memory and CPUs allocated to a VMware Aria Operations for Logs virtual appliance after deployment.
You might need to adjust resource allocation if, for example, the number of events in your environment increases.
Note: In a multi-node cluster, you must perform operations such as shutting down, adding storage, and restarting, on one node at a time.
Prerequisites
- Log in to the vSphere Client as a user who has privileges to modify the hardware of virtual machines in the environment.
- Shut down the VMware Aria Operations for Logs virtual appliance safely. See Power off the VMware Aria Operations for Logs Virtual Appliance
Procedure
- In the vSphere Client inventory, right-click the VMware Aria Operations for Logs virtual machine and select Edit Settings.
- On the Hardware tab, click Add.
- Adjust the amount of CPU and memory as needed.
- Review the information and click Finish.
- Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog box.
Results
When you power on the VMware Aria Operations for Logs virtual appliance, the virtual machine begins to utilize the new resources.