To implement the Intelligent Logging and Analytics for VMware Cloud Foundation validated solution, you must ensure version compatibility between your VMware Cloud Foundation and your VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle instances. Depending on the version of VMware Cloud Foundation you are using, this may require the installation of certain VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Product Support Packs (PSPACK) or an upgrade to VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle.

To deploy the validated version of VMware Aria Operations for Logs, follow only the specified procedures in the table below based on your version of VMware Cloud Foundation.

Table 1. VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Deployment for VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2.1

Document

Procedure

Description

VMware Cloud Foundation Administration Guide

1. Download an Install Bundle from SDDC Manager

  • In a connected environment, download the VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle 8.18.0-24029603 bundle using SDDC Manager.

  • In a disconnected environment, download the VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle 8.18.0-24029603 bundle using the Bundle Transfer Utility.

2. Deploy VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle

Deploy VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle using SDDC Manager.

3. Replace the Certificate of the VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Instance

Replace the VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle certificate with a Certificate Authority signed version.

Intelligent Logging and Analytics for VMware Cloud Foundation

4. Apply a Product Support Pack to VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle for Intelligent Logging and Analytics for VMware Cloud Foundation

Update the Product Support Pack to PSPACK3 in VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle.

5. Create a vSphere Content Library for Operational Management for Intelligent Logging and Analytics for VMware Cloud Foundation

Create a vSphere Content Library to host the VMware Aria Operations for Logs OVA file.

What to do next

After you deploy VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle, continue the implementation of this solution by following the guidance provided in Deployment of VMware Aria Operations for Logs for Intelligent Logging and Analytics for VMware Cloud Foundation.