To collect data from an object, you might need to add an object or edit an existing object in your environment. For example, you might need to add objects for an adapter that does not support autodiscovery, or change the maintenance schedule of an existing object.

Where You Find Manage Objects

From the left menu, click Operations > Configurations, and then click the Inventory Management tile. Click the plus sign to add an object or the edit icon to edit the selected object.

Items that appear in the window depend on the object that you are editing. Not all options can be changed.

Table 1. Manage Objects Add or Edit Options
Options Description
Display name Name of the object. Use only letters and numbers. Do not use nonalphanumeric characters or spaces.
Description (Optional) For informational purposes only.
Adapter Type If you are editing an object, you cannot change the adapter type.
Adapter Instance If you are editing an object, you cannot change the adapter instance.
Object Type If you are editing an object, you cannot change the object type. More configuration options might appear, depending on the object type.
Dynamic Thresholding On by default, to activate dynamic thresholding and early warning smart alerts. See VMware Aria Operations Dynamic Thresholds