How to Use GigaVUE-VM vCenter Management
The first time you use the GigaVUE-VM vCenter Management there are a number of tasks that you need to do. The following table outlines those tasks:
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1 |
Connect to Virtual Center |
From the left navigation pane, select Inventory >VIRTUAL> VMware > vCenter > Management > Virtual Centers |
GigaVUE‑FM must first gain access to virtual center server database to see which physical nodes are present. Add virtual center login credential to connect to virtual center from GigaVUE‑FM. Type in the DNS name or IP address for the vCenter that manages the host hypervisor. GigaVUE‑FM can only read and not write into the vCenter server. Refer to Set up Connection between GigaVUE‑FM and Virtual Center. |
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2 |
Deploy GigaVUE-VM to multiple ESXi hosts |
Under VMware vCenter, go to Management > Virtual Nodes > Deploy Virtual Nodes |
To gain access to the virtual traffic, GigaVUE-VM needs to be deployed to the host where the monitoring needs to occur. Only one ova file can exist on the GigaVUE‑FM. Any new uploads over-write the existing file. For deployment information refer to Bulk Deploy GigaVUE-VM Nodes in Standalone or Cluster. |
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3 |
Configure a tunnel definition. |
Under VMware vCenter, go to Management > Tunnel Library |
To add the already configured tunnel endpoint on GigaSMART to the GigaVUE‑FM for use in virtual maps. Refer to Configure Tunnel Endpoint. |
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4 |
Verify deployed GigaVUE-VMs and status |
Under VMware vCenter, go to Virtual Nodes |
To verify the GigaVUE-VM deployment status, check the status on the Virtual Nodes page. |
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Configure Virtual Maps/Rules |
From the left navigation pane, selectTraffic > VIRTUAL > Virtual Maps > VMware vCenter |
Virtual rules are created to access the traffic within the hypervisor. Rules consist of filter rules that match specific parameters. These rules specify what traffic is forwarded through the GigaSMART Tunnel to the Gigamon Visibility Fabric. |
