Introduction

Overview

VMware Aria Operations Addons by INDEVOPS are advanced extensions designed to enhance the monitoring and management capabilities of VMware Aria Operations. These addons enable seamless integration with various third-party systems, providing in-depth insights into critical infrastructure components, applications, and network devices. By leveraging real-time data, automated alerts, and intelligent dashboards, these solutions allow administrators to optimize resource usage, troubleshoot issues more effectively, and improve overall system performance.

Through the integration of these addons, organizations can achieve more proactive monitoring, optimize their operations, and ensure high availability and security within their IT ecosystems. INDEVOPS’s VMware Aria Operations Addons simplify infrastructure management, reducing the need for manual intervention.

Addons by INDEVOPS

INDEVOPS has developed the following VVF & VCF addons:

• Application Observability with Flopsar - designed to monitor and manage applications and servers within a Flopsar environment. It provides comprehensive visibility into the health, performance, and resource utilization of Flopsar servers, applications, and instances. By leveraging detailed dashboards, metrics, and alerts, this addon empowers administrators to proactively monitor key parameters such as CPU and memory usage, invocation duration, exception rates, and resource availability. Integration with Aria Operations ensures seamless access to data. This solution is especially beneficial for organizations seeking to improve operational efficiency and enhance troubleshooting processes. The inclusion of actionable alerts and real-time data visualization supports informed decision-making, reduces downtime, and ensures smoother operations across the monitored environment.

• Brocade SAN Addon - an embedded adapter for VVF & VCF Cloud Operations that collects performance, health, and availability data from Brocade SAN switches. It provides administrators with valuable insights into the state of their network infrastructure, ensuring smooth operations and timely issue detection. This addon enhances visibility and enables proactive management of Brocade SAN environments.

• CheckPoint Addon - extends the functionality of Check Point SmartConsole by providing enhanced automation, monitoring, and policy management features tailored to improve security operations. It integrates seamlessly with the Check Point Management Server, offering advanced tools for customized security rule automation, real-time analytics, and improved visibility into network activity. With the growing complexity of cybersecurity threats, organizations need tools that enhance security measures while streamlining administrative tasks. The CheckPoint Addon helps security teams automate repetitive configurations, efficiently monitor network traffic, and implement dynamic security policies with minimal manual intervention.

• Cisco Prime Addon - an advanced solution for VMware Aria Operations that enables deep integration with Cisco Prime Infrastructure. It streamlines the collection and monitoring of performance metrics across network devices and access points. The addon enhances visibility into critical metrics such as resource utilization, device accessibility, and client connectivity, empowering administrators to maintain a stable and optimized network infrastructure. With pre-configured dashboards, detailed visualizations, and proactive alerts, the Cisco Prime Addon simplifies network management and troubleshooting. Its seamless integration enables anomaly detection and reporting, reducing the time required to identify and resolve issues. By providing actionable insights and a centralized view of the Cisco Prime environment, this addon improves operational efficiency and system reliability.

• Data Center Inventory with UptimeDC - an advanced solution for VCF Cloud Operations that manages and tracks the complete inventory of data center infrastructure. The platform provides real-time visibility into hardware, software, and environmental components, ensuring accurate and up-to-date asset management. This tool helps organizations maintain a comprehensive inventory of their assets, including servers, network devices, storage systems, and environmental equipment. By integrating with UptimeDC, administrators can manage inventory efficiently, reduce manual effort, and improve operational accuracy.

• Facility Safety with SCS-Win - an integrated adapter designed for VVF & VCF Cloud Operations that gathers performance data from the SCS-Win environment. With its detailed dashboards, metrics, and alerts, this solution enables administrators to effectively monitor key factors such as temperature and voltage. The integration provides smooth access to data and ensures that all SCS-Win events are reflected as alerts within Aria Operations.

• IP Inventory Management with phpIPAM - a powerful solution designed to optimize the management and tracking of IP address space within an organization’s network. It integrates seamlessly with VMware Aria Operations, offering administrators a centralized platform to monitor IP address allocations, subnets, locations, and related network resources. This solution provides real-time insights into the status and utilization of IP addresses, ensuring full visibility into the network’s health.

• Juniper Junos Space Addon - an embedded adapter for VVF & VCF Cloud Operations, designed to collect performance, health, and availability data from the Junos Space Network Management Platform. It enhances visibility and monitoring capabilities by integrating seamlessly with cloud environments. By using dashboards, real-time metrics, and alerts, this addon empowers administrators to monitor critical parameters such as CPU, memory, storage usage, and network health, enabling quick identification and resolution of issues. This solution is ideal for organizations aiming to improve operational efficiency and proactive network management.

Architecture

Each VVF & VCF addon is structured to deliver a comprehensive set of capabilities, organized into distinct stages that work together to optimize monitoring and improve operational efficiency. From collecting data through dedicated adapters to advanced visualization and alerting, these addons ensure that organizations can proactively manage their infrastructure with deep insights. The core components and processes of the VVF & VCF Addons by INDEVOPS include:

1. Data Collection - VVF & VCF Addons gather data from external devices and applications using dedicated adapters tailored to each integration.

2. Data Ingestion - The collected data is ingested into VMware Aria Operations.

3. Data Processing - Incoming data is analyzed to establish relationships between objects and contextualize the environment.

4. Visualization - Real-time dashboards provide visibility into the organization’s environment, allowing administrators to monitor system health and performance.

5. Alerting & Reporting - Built-in alarms enable effective environment monitoring. Reports can be generated on demand or scheduled to support ongoing insights and performance tracking.

6. Additional Features - Depending on the specific VVF & VCF Addon, features like custom groups, policies, and automation may be included to further enhance monitoring and management.