Configuring VMware vRealize Operations Management Pack for VMware Identity Manager 1.3.1

VMware Identity Manager is a crucial component of the VMware vRealize Suite, providing centralized authentication and identity management capabilities. In this article, we will explore the process of configuring the VMware vRealize Operations Management Pack for VMware Identity Manager 1.3.1 and the capabilities it provides.

Step-by-Step Configuration

To configure the VMware vRealize Operations Management Pack for VMware Identity Manager, follow these steps:

1. Install the management pack within VMware vRealize Operations. This process is straightforward, as documented here: VMware vRealize Operations 8.6 – Adding Solutions.

2. Connect the management pack to your VMware Identity Manager deployment. To do this, create an account for the purpose of authentication, and assign it the ReadOnly Admin role within VMware Identity Manager.

3. Within VMware vRealize Operations, select Data Sources > Integrations, and click the “Add Account” button.

4. Select “VMware Identity Manager” as the account type, and provide the details of your VMware Identity Manager deployment, including the FQDN, IP address, and credentials.

5. Save the configuration, and verify that the integration is connected and collecting data by expanding the “VMware Identity Manager Adapter” entry on the “Integrations” page and looking for the green “OK” status.

Initial Content and Capabilities

The VMware vRealize Operations Management Pack for VMware Identity Manager 1.3.1 contains some initial content to help you get started with monitoring your VMware Identity Manager environments. This includes a single overview dashboard and several symptom/alert definitions. The single dashboard included with the management pack provides a high-level overview of your VMware Identity Manager deployments, including Name, FQDN, IP, Number of Active Users, Number of Directories, Number of LDAP Directories, Number of Local Directories, Version, Current Time, and Health.

The management pack also contains 21 symptom definitions and 17 alert definitions, providing valuable information for monitoring your VMware Identity Manager environments. Additionally, the pack includes several metrics and properties for the various objects discovered/monitored, providing a detailed view of your SDDC health.

SDDC Health Monitoring Solution

After configuring the VMware vRealize Operations Management Pack for VMware Identity Manager, the SDDC Health Monitoring Solution for VMware vRealize Operations will surface health information and relationships related to VMware Identity Manager within the SDDC Management Health Overview dashboard. This provides a quick way to begin monitoring your VMware Identity Manager environments, and automatically integrates with the SDDC Health Monitoring Solution for a comprehensive view of your SDDC health.

While the management pack provides a lot of great out-of-the-box information, it lacks some polish and depth. It would be great if the management pack could provide more advanced features such as search, get notified, and deeper monitoring capabilities. However, the management pack is a valuable tool for monitoring your VMware Identity Manager environments, and provides a quick and easy way to begin monitoring your SDDC health.