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vCenter Configuration Manager
and
vCenter Application Discovery Manager Integration
Guide
vCenter Configuration Manager 5.3
vCenter Application Discovery Manager 6.0
This document supports the version of each product listed and supports all
subsequent versions until the document is replaced by a new edition. To
check for more recent editions of this document, see
http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs.
EN-000447-00

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  • Page 1 Application Discovery Manager 6.0 This document supports the version of each product listed and supports all subsequent versions until the document is replaced by a new edition. To check for more recent editions of this document, see http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs. EN-000447-00...
  • Page 2 VMware products are covered by one or more patents listed at http://www.vmware.com/go/patents. VMware is a registered trademark or trademark of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuring the ADM Database Synchronization Preparing the Client Browsers Creating Users for Integration Configuring VCM for Integration Configuring VCM Integration Settings Using Application Discovery Manager in VCM Machine Group Synchronization ADM Tools in VCM Viewing ADM Details Viewing ADM Maps VMware, Inc.
  • Page 4 Configuration Manager and Application Discovery Manager Integration Guide VMware, Inc.
  • Page 5: About This Book

    You also need to fully understand your network’s topology and resource naming conventions. Document Feedback VMware welcomes your suggestions for improving our documentation. If you have comments, send your feedback to docfeedback@vmware.com. VMware vCenter Configuration Manager Documentation The vCenter Configuration Manager and Application Discovery Manager Integration Guide consists of the vCenter Configuration Manager documentation and this manual.
  • Page 6 Customers with appropriate support contracts should use telephone support for priority 1 issues. Go to http://www.vmware.com/support/phone_support.html. Support Offerings To find out how VMware support offerings can help meet your business needs, go to http://www.vmware.com/support/services. VMware Professional VMware Education Services courses offer extensive hands-on labs, case study Services examples, and course materials designed to be used as on-the-job reference tools.
  • Page 7: Configuring Application Discovery Manager For Integration

    Detailed instructions for installing and configuring the external MS SQL database are provided in the VMware vCenter Application Discovery Manager: Repository Reference Guide. Review that manual and follow the directions in it for installing and configuring the SQL database. Then use this integration guide for additional configuration information unique to the VCM integration.
  • Page 8: Configuring The Adm Database Synchronization

    After installing the external ADM SQL database, you must configure the synchronization of the ADM data from the main database to external database. Instructions for configuring the synchronization are provided in the VMware vCenter Application Discovery Manager: Repository Reference Guide. Follow the instructions for configuring the synchronization.
  • Page 9: Configuring Vcm For Integration

    4 devices in a map view. If you view more than 4 devices, the displayed map is too complex to be useful. 3. Verify your settings. Click Finish. The settings are applied. You must either press F5 to refresh the Console, or log out and log back in to view the active buttons. VMware, Inc.
  • Page 10 Configuration Manager and Application Discovery Manager Integration Guide VMware, Inc.
  • Page 11: Using Application Discovery Manager In Vcm

    To view the ADM machine group, click Administration | Machine Manager | Machine Groups | All Machines | vCenter Application Discovery Manager. The vCenter Application Discovery Manager data grid appears, displaying the groups. Double-click the group to display the detailed machine data grid for each group. VMware, Inc.
  • Page 12: Adm Tools In Vcm

    ADM administrator-provided Username and Password. 3. Click Login. The map page appears. 4. The map page displays the ADM-discovered relationships between the selected devices. To learn more about using the map view, select Help | Documentation on the menu bar. VMware, Inc.

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