Generate a Shared Secret

You can generate and import the vRealize Network Insight collector virtual appliance.

Generate a shared secret and import the vRealize Network Insight collector virtual appliance:

Procedure

1. Log into the vRealize Network Insight UI.
2. Expand Infrastructure and Support and click Overview and Updates.
3. Scroll down and click Add Collector VM.
   The Add a new Network Insight Data Collector virtual appliance dialog appears.
4. Click Copy to copy the shared secret from the dialog and click Done.
   You will require this during the deployment of vRealize Network Insight Collector OVA.