vCenter Operations Manager 5.6: The Future of IT Infrastructure Management
The latest version of vCenter Operations Manager, 5.6, has recently been made generally available by VMware, bringing with it a host of improvements and new features that will revolutionize the way you manage your IT infrastructure. One of the most significant changes is the introduction of a new licensing scheme, which includes the foundation edition as part of every licensed vSphere edition, free of charge. This means that you can now run vCenter Operations Manager 5.6 Foundation without any additional costs, making it more accessible to organizations of all sizes.
The foundation edition is the new entry-level edition of vCenter Operations Manager, and it provides a comprehensive set of features that enable you to monitor and manage your virtual infrastructure with ease. With this edition, you can enjoy the benefits of advanced IT infrastructure management without having to purchase additional licenses.
vCenter Operations Manager 5.6 comes in four different flavors, each designed to meet the specific needs of your organization:
1. vCenter Operations Manager Foundation: This is the new entry-level edition that is included free of charge with every licensed vSphere edition.
2. vCenter Operations Management Suite Standard: This edition provides additional features such as capacity planning, resource optimization, and reporting.
3. vCenter Operations Management Suite Advanced: This edition offers even more advanced features such as predictive analytics, automated remediation, and custom dashboards.
4. vCenter Operations Management Suite Enterprise: This is the most comprehensive edition that provides all the features of the previous editions, along with additional enterprise-level features such as multi-tenancy support and advanced reporting.
One of the key advantages of vCenter Operations Manager 5.6 is its compatibility with the new vCenter 5.1 Web Client. This means that you can now manage your virtual infrastructure directly from the web interface, making it easier and more convenient than ever before.
In addition to the new licensing scheme and compatibility with the vCenter 5.1 Web Client, vCenter Operations Manager 5.6 also includes a number of other new features and fixes. For example, you can now monitor hosts running ESX/ESXi 4.0 and later, and you can take advantage of improved performance and scalability.
If you have an active Software Maintenance and Support (SnS) agreement with VMware, you are entitled to run the new foundation edition even if you haven’t upgraded your infrastructure to v5.1 just yet. This means that you no longer have any excuse not to have a current health status for your critical virtual infrastructure.
In conclusion, vCenter Operations Manager 5.6 is the future of IT infrastructure management, offering a comprehensive set of features and benefits that will revolutionize the way you manage your virtual infrastructure. With its new licensing scheme, compatibility with the vCenter 5.1 Web Client, and other advanced features, this latest version is a must-have for any organization looking to take their IT infrastructure management to the next level. So why wait? Upgrade to vCenter Operations Manager 5.6 today and start enjoying the benefits of advanced IT infrastructure management for your organization.