Implementation of Intelligent Logging and Analytics for VMware Cloud Foundation

Implementation of intelligent logging and analytics includes connecting vCenter Server, NSX, and Workspace ONE Access to a VMware Aria Operations for Logs cluster that you deploy using VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle.

To implement and configure the use of a log analysis tool that delivers highly scalable log management, two alternative methods exist: by using the user interface of each component in the solution or by using the open-source PowerShell module cmdlets. You can use the PowerShell commands by replacing the provided sample values with values from your VMware Cloud Foundation Planning and Preparation Workbook.

During the deployment, SDDC Manager connects VMware Aria Operations for Logs to some of the management components in the management domain. You complete the integration with the SDDC management stack by manually configuring the integration with the NSX Edge nodes and the clustered Workspace ONE Access instance.

For information on the intelligent logging and analytics design, see Detailed Design of Intelligent Logging and Analytics for VMware Cloud Foundation.

Prerequisites

To complete the implementation of Intelligent Logging and Analytics for VMware Cloud Foundation validated solution, verify that your system fulfills the following prerequisites.

Table 1. Prerequisites for Implementation of Intelligent Logging and Analytics for VMware Cloud Foundation
Category	Prerequisite
Environment	Verify that your VMware Cloud Foundation version is listed in the Support Matrix for this solution. Verify that you configure your environment according to Before You Apply This Guidance. Verify that you capture all parameters for the Intelligent Logging and Analytics tab of the VMware Cloud Foundation Planning and Preparation Workbook. Verify that your VMware Cloud Foundation instance is healthy and fully operational. See VMware Cloud Foundation Operations Guide.
Software	Verify that you download the VMware Aria Operations for Logs product binary and it is available in VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle.
License	Verify that you obtain the VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle or VMware Aria Operations for Logs license with a quantity that fulfills the requirements of this design.
Active Directory	Verify that Active Directory Domain Controllers are available in the environment. Verify that the required service accounts are created in Active Directory. Verify that the required security groups are created in Active Directory.
Certificate Authority	Verify that a Microsoft Certificate Authority is available for the environment. Verify that you download the CertGenVVS utility and it is available for generating certificates. See Certificate Generation Utility for VMware Validated Solutions

If you want to use the open-source infrastructure-as-code method for the implementation and configuration of the Intelligent Logging and Analytics for VMware Cloud Foundation validated solution, verify that your system fulfills the following prerequisites.

Table 2. Prerequisites for CLI Implementation of Intelligent Logging and Analytics for VMware Cloud Foundation
CLI Method	Prerequisite
PowerShell	Verify that your system has Microsoft PowerShell installed. See Microsoft PowerShell. Install the PowerValidatedSolutions PowerShell module together with the supporting modules from the PowerShell Gallery by running the following commands. Install-Module -Name VMware.PowerCLI -MinimumVersion 13.1.0 Install-Module -Name VMware.vSphere.SsoAdmin -MinimumVersion 1.3.9 Install-Module -Name ImportExcel -MinimumVersion 7.8.5 Install-Module -Name PowerVCF -MinimumVersion 2.4.0 Install-Module -Name PowerValidatedSolutions -MinimumVersion 2.7.0 Import the PowerValidatedSolutions and the PowerCLI PowerShell modules by running the following commands. Import-Module -Name VMware.PowerCLI -MinimumVersion 13.1.0 Import-Module -Name PowerValidatedSolutions -MinimumVersion 2.7.0 Note: To report issues, obtain support, or suggest enhancements to the open-source PowerShell module, use GitHub Issues in the GitHub repository.