The vSphere VM Inventory dashboard provides real-time updates on changes to virtual machines, allowing users to monitor both the quantity and patterns of these changes to ensure they align with expectations. To facilitate understanding, the 20 types of changes are categorized into three groups, with changes within each group ordered by importance. For instance, deletions are prioritized over deployments. This tool is specifically designed for the Network Operations Center support team to help them efficiently track and manage VM modifications.
The vSphere VM Inventory Dashboard Display
The Overview widget provides high-level metrics, displaying data from the last six hours by default to help identify patterns. The Changes in VM Location section tracks movements across ESXi hosts and datastores, including vSAN. The Changes in VM States section monitors changes in power or running states, detailing how these changes were executed.
Customizing the vSphere VM Inventory Dashboard
Adjust the threshold settings to suit your specific needs, but be cautious of setting too many variations as it can become confusing. If you operate with two physical data centers, consider splitting the dashboard into two columns, one for each data center. For those using the dashboard on a desktop, adding a navigation link to the vSphere VM Inventory dashboard can enhance convenience.
