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How to upload external management pack (solution) for VMWare vRealize Operations Manager (vROPs) 8.0

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I must admit I have not added a new non-internal management pack to vROPs since 6.x.  I thought I would take a moment to write a refresher article and maybe help those who are attempting to do it for the first time.  I hope y’all find this article useful.

Step 1. Get to add mgmt pack screen

Machine generated alternative text: vRealize Operations Manager Home Dashboards Alerts Environment version ACTIVATE Administration BACK Solutions Cloud Accounts Other Accounts Repository Inventory Policies Access Configuration Management History Support Repository version ACTIVATED VMware Service Discovery Manageme... version DEACTIVATE 80.148b '091 Status os Status Operating Systems / Remote Service „ VMware Management Pack for AWS Not Configured Status Provided by Version ACTIVATED Not Configured VMware Inc. 8_0.14857698 o VMware Inc. 1.0 12385042 VMware Inc. 8_0.14857715 ADD/UPGRADE Provided by Version ACTIVATED Provided by Version ACTIVATE

Administration > Repository > Add/Upgrade

Step 2. Select the .pak file you are wanting to add

Machine generated alternative text: Desktop vROPS Mgmt Packs folder Name Type PAK File Search PAK File Open p Solution to Install ur file system to select a PAK file for the solution you want to install. Date modified 1/21/2020 8:49 AM 28,410 KB Cancel ile name: the anagerne it Pack K file to import e PAK file even if it is already installed. BROWSE... efault Content, overwriting to a newer version provided by this update. User tions to DEFAULT Alert Definitions, Symptoms, Recommendations, Policy ns, Views, Dashboards, Widgets and Reports will be overwritten. If you are a product software update, clone or backup the content before you proceed. UPLOAD CANCEL

Click Browse
Now navigate to the .pak file.  In my example I am using the VxRail Management package for vROPs.

Machine generated alternative text: Add Solution 1 Select Solution 2 End User License Agreement 3 Install Select a Solution to Install Browse your file system to select a PAK file for the solution you want to install. VxRail Management Package_for vROps 1.0 15477007.pak The selected file is ready to upload and install. Click Upload to continue. Install the PAK file even if it is already installed. BROWSE... Reset Default Content, overwriting to a newer version provided by this update. User modifications to DEFAULT Alert Definitions, Symptoms, Recommendations, Policy Definitions, Views, Dashboards, Widgets and Reports will be overwritten. If you are installing a product software update, clone or backup the content before you proceed. UPLOAD CANCEL NEX -

Click upload.  I am leaving the two boxes unchecked because this is a net new install.

Machine generated alternative text: Add Solution 1 Select Solution 2 End User License Agreement 3 Install Select a Solution to Install Browse your file system to select a PAK file for the solution you want to install. Select a PAK file to import Install the PAK file even if it is already installed. BROWSE... El Reset Default Content, overwriting to a newer version provided by this update. User modifications to DEFAULT Alert Definitions, Symptoms, Recommendations, Policy Definitions, Views, Dashboards, Widgets and Reports will be overwritten. If you are installing a product software update, clone or backup the content before you proceed. LIPLQAD 100% The PAK file has been uploaded and is ready to install. PAK file details PAK filename VxRail Management Package_for vROps 1.0 15477007.pak Name Description Version VxRail Management Pack Manages and Discovers VxRail Devices 1.0.15477007 NEXT e The PAK file signature is valid. CANCEL

Step 3. Accept the EULA

Machine generated alternative text: Add Solution 1 Select Solution 2 End User License Agreement 3 Install End User License Agreement Read and agree to the End User License Agreement to continue. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT This Software (meaning application, microcode, firmware, and operating system software in object code format) and associated materials contain proprietary and confidential information, and its use is subject to, and expressly conditioned upon acceptance of, this End User License Agreement and the documents incorporated by reference below ("E-EULA"). This E-EULA is a legally binding agreement between the entity that has obtained the Software ("End User") and Licensor (which may be a Dell Inc. Affiliate or an authorized reseller ("Reseller"), as explained below). If End User has a written, signed agreement with a Dell Inc. Affiliate that expressly provides for the licensing of this Software, then that agreement, and not this E-EULA, will govern. End User may have an employee or an employee of a vendor ("You") download and install the software on End User's behalf. This E-EULA becomes binding on End User when You click on the "Agree" or "Accept" or a similar button below, proceed with the installation, download, use, or reproduction of this Software, or otherwise agree to be bound by this E-EULA. By accepting the E-EULA, as set out in the prior sentence, You represent to Licensor that: accept the terms of this agreement CANCEL BACK NEXT

Step 4.  Install
This automatically happens as soon as you click next on the previous screen.

Machine generated alternative text: Add Solution 1 Select Solution 2 End User License Agreement 3 Install Install Solution The selected solution is being installed. Installation Details Node Address: DALPRDVROPS01.freemanco.com State: Preapply Validated (Candidate) Node Address: DALPRDVROPS01.freemanco.com State: Applied System Update (Candidate) Node Address: DALPRDVROPS01.freemanco.com State: Applied Adapter Pre Script (Candidate) Node Address: DALPRDVROPS01.freemanco.com State: Applied Adapter (Candidate) Node Address: DALPRDVROPS01.freemanco.com State: Applied and Cleaned (Completed) FINISH

Click finish and enjoy the new mgmt pack.

Machine generated alternative text: ADD/UPGRADE Other Management Packs VxRail Management Pack Status Provided by Version UNINSTALL Not Configured VMware Inc. 1.0.15477007

As you can see from my example the new package has been deployed.
If you click on the three dots it will show you what it encompasses.

Machine generated alternative text: Content Dashboards (3) Views (15) Report Templates (5) Alert Definitions (67) Recommendations (56) Symptom Definitions (67) Policies (O) Custom Groups (O) Super Metrics (O) Inventory Trees (O) Inventroy Tree Extensions (O) Metric Configs (O) Note: The content list may be incomplete for some older installations. The list will only be able to display content which was deployed using the new installer. Older items deployed through the use of scripts may be missing from this list. When uninstalling a solution, items which are not part of this list must be cleaned up manually once the uninstall process is complete. This list only shows content to which you have access. The list will not contain items which are owned by other users and shared with you. The numbers in parenthesis denote the number of items installed during the initial deployment and may not reflect the current status. To see a list items which currently exist in the system, expand each node.

Now you can play with all the new widgets that have been added.

Summary:
Uploading additional management packs has never been and should never be difficult.  However, if you haven’t done it in a while like myself then you may need a quick refresher.  It beats clicking around till your finger’s muscle memory kicks in.  As always I hope someone finds this quick how to useful.

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