Actions are the method you use to configuration changes on managed objects that you initiate from VMware Aria Operations . These actions are available to add to alert recommendations.
Actions are defined to run on the target object from different object levels, allowing you to add actions as recommendations for alert definitions that are configured for different base objects. The Actions page is a list of actions available in your environment.
Where You Find the Actions List
To view the available actions, from the left menu, click , and then click the Actions tile. 
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Filter options | Limits the list based on the text you type. You can also sort on the columns in the data grid. |
| Action Name | Name of the action. Duplicate names indicate that the action name is provided by more than one adapter or has more than one associated object. Click this link to view Details page. On the Details Page, you can click on Recommendations to view the associated recommendations. |
| Action Type | Type of action that the action performs, either read or update.
|
| Adapter Type | Name of the configured adapter that provides the action. |
| Resource Adapter Type | Adapter that provides the action. |
| Associated Object Types | Indicates the object level at which the action instance runs. |
| Recommendations | Indicates whether the action is used in at least one recommendation. |
The actions Delete Unused Snapshots for Datastore Express and Delete Unused Snapshots for VM Express appear. However, these actions can only be run in the user interface from an alert whose first recommendation is associated with this action. You can use the REST API to run these actions.
- Set Memory for VM Power Off Allowed
- Set CPU Count for VM Power Off Allowed
- Set CPU Count and Memory for VM Power Off Allowed
