You can add VMware Cloud (VMC) - vCenter as a data source.

Prerequisites

  • You must have Cloud Administrator privilege to VMware Cloud (VMC) - vCenter.
  • Obtain the credentials to add VMware Cloud (VMC) - vCenter as a data source.
    1. Log in to your VMware Cloud Services console, do one of the following depending on the service you are using:
      • For VMware Cloud on AWS, under My Services, click VMware Cloud on AWS.
      • For VMware Cloud On Dell EMC, under My Services, click VMware Cloud On Dell EMC.
    2. Click the name of the desired SDDC.
    3. Select the Settings tab, perform the following tasks:
      • Expand the vCenter FQDN panel and copy or note down the vCenter FQDN.
      • Expand the Default vCenter User Account panel and copy or note down the user credentials.

Procedure

  1. On the vRealize Network Insight UI, go to Settings > Accounts and Data Source > Add Source.
  2. Under VMware Cloud (VMC), click VMware Cloud (VMC) - vCenter.
  3. In the VMware Cloud (VMC) - VMware vCenter page, do the following:
    Option Action
    Collector VM Select a collector VM from the drop-down menu.
    IP Address/FQDN Enter vCenter FQDN that you have retrieved from VMware Cloud Services.
    Username Enter the user name that you retrieved from the VMware Cloud Services.
    Password Enter the password that you retrieved from the VMware Cloud Services.
  4. Click Validate.
  5. Enter Nickname and Notes (if any) for the data source and click Submit.

What to do next

Add a VMware Cloud (VMC) - NSX Manager