VMware

Documentation of VMware management platforms like vCenter. Enables centralized management of ESXi hosts, virtual machines, networks, and storage systems.

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VMware in the Management Services Segment

VMware is a leading platform for virtualization and cloud infrastructure. It facilitates the deployment and management of virtual machines (VMs), clusters, storage solutions, and networks within a centralized environment. VMware provides businesses with a flexible and scalable solution for operating modern IT infrastructures.

VMware Documentation in Docusnap365

In Docusnap365, VMware is documented as a management service without taking over administrative tasks. The goal is to provide a comprehensive inventory and representation of the VMware environment. This enables a detailed overview and supports businesses in planning, analyzing, and auditing their virtual infrastructure.

Documented Components and Information

The following elements are thoroughly documented in Docusnap365:

  • Datacenters and Clusters

    • Overview of datacenters and their cluster units, including redundancy and resource distribution.

  • Hosts

    • Capture of physical hosts providing resources for the virtual environment (e.g., ProLiant DL380 Gen9).
    • Documentation of host details such as CPU, RAM, and network configurations.

  • Virtual Machines (VMs)

    • List of virtual machines, including their resources (vCPU, memory) and assignment to hosts or clusters.

  • Networks

    • Inventory of virtual and distributed switches, VLANs, and other network resources.

  • Datastores

    • Documentation and linking of storage resources used by virtual machines and hosts.

  • License Management

    • Overview of vCenter and vSphere licenses, including usage and availability.

Dependencies

The Dependencies Center visualizes the relationships between various VMware components:

  • Hardware

    • Linking physical hosts to clusters and datastores.

  • Networks

    • Displaying connections between virtual switches, hosts, and VMs.

  • Systems

    • Mapping dependencies between ESXi hosts and the virtual machines running on them.

Benefits of VMware Documentation in Docusnap365

  • Transparent Overview: All relevant VMware components and their dependencies are structured and centrally documented.
  • Efficient Planning: Detailed documentation supports capacity planning and resource management.
  • Compliance and Audit Readiness: Comprehensive documentation simplifies regulatory compliance and audit preparation.