VMware vCenter Operations Manager 5 Deployment and Configuration Guide

About this manual

This document serves as the Deployment and Configuration Guide for VMware vCenter Operations Manager 5. It is intended for users who wish to install or upgrade the product, covering the architecture of the vApp, system requirements, and network configurations. The guide details the process of deploying the vCenter Operations Manager vApp, setting up the vCenter Server system to monitor, and assigning licenses.

What's inside

• Introducing vCenter Operations Manager
• vCenter Operations Manager Architecture
• System Requirements
• Installing vCenter Operations Manager
• Verifying the Installation
• Installing a vCenter Operations Manager Adapter
• Updating vCenter Operations Manager

Frequently asked questions

What is the primary function of vCenter Operations Manager?

It is an application used to monitor and manage the health, capacity, and performance of your virtual environment.

How many virtual machines make up the vCenter Operations Manager architecture?

The architecture consists of two virtual machines.

What type of connection is required between vCenter Operations Manager and vCenter Server instances?

All communications must take place over an SSL connection.