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Option to add a Vcenter instance or HyperV host missing from VMAN appliance

This article addresses the issue where the option to add an instance of data source for a Vcenter, ESX or HyperV hosts is not available in the Data sources section of the VMAN appliance console.

First published date

10/18/2018 3:52 PM

Last published date

10/18/2018 3:52 PM

Overview

The option to add an instance of the data source for a Vcenter, ESX or HyperV hosts is not available in the Data sources section of the VMAN appliance console.

Product section

Virtualization Manager

Cause

This occurs when credentials have not been added to the VMAN appliance for a Vcenter service account, ESX root account or HyperV host.

Resolution

Log in to the VMAN appliance console.
Go to Setup > Credentials.
Add a credential for the Data source that you plan to monitor with VMAN. This could be a Vcenter, ESX or HyperV host.
Go to Setup > Data sources. The option will now be available.
Verify that the collection jobs under the 'Collection Schedules' are enabled.

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