VMware Test Parameters

Traverse monitors the VMware hypervisor (ESXi) metrics using the VMware API by connecting to the ESX hosts directly or by connecting to a central vCenter host.

Credential/Configuration Settings

vCenter Address - The address of the hypervisor or central vCenter host.
Username / Password - Provide the username and password of any user on the vCenter host or the VI client who has at least read-only permissions.
Protocol - HTTPS or HTTP
Port - Defaults to 443

Adding VMware Tests by Application Profile

You can also provision a VMware server, by selecting the VMware vSphere application profile from the drop down list.

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Test Parameters

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Field	Description
Test Name	Enter/modify the name of the test.
Interval	Use the drop-down menu to specify the interval at which Traverse executes the test.
Thresholds (warn/critical)	Enter/modify the threshold levels that cause the test to change to (a state of) Warning or Critical, respectively.
Action Profile	Use the drop-down menu to select an action profile for the test. See Administrator Configured Action Profiles and Thresholds for more information.