You can configure an HTTP proxy for outbound communication over HTTP/HTTPS protocol in VMware Aria Operations. Once the HTTP proxy is configured for an outbound setting, all the corresponding outbound HTTP(S) communication must happen through that proxy.

Procedure

  1. From the left menu, click Configure > Alerts, and then click the Outbound Settings tile. Click the HTTP Proxy for Outbound Settings tab.
  2. Click Add.
    Table 1. HTTP Proxy Options
    Options Description
    Proxy Name Name of the HTTP proxy server.
    Proxy Host/ IP The IP address of the HTTP proxy.
    Proxy Port Port number used to connect to the HTTP proxy server.
    Proxy Username Username of the HTTP proxy server.
    Proxy Password Password for the HTTP proxy server username.
  3. Click Save.
    The HTTP proxy setting is added.

What to do next

Use the HTTP Proxy to configure outbound plugins for Service-Now Notification Plugin, Webhook Notification Plugin, and Slack Plugin in VMware Aria Operations. For more information see Outbound Settings in VMware Aria Operations.