In this post, we will perform the initial configuration of the first node, which will be the vRealize Operations Manager master node. We will first connect to the https://ipaddress of the node in order to configure the node.
Articles in this Guide
- VMware vRealize Operations Manager Step-by-Step
- vRealize Operations Manager Master and Replica OVA Deployment
- vRealize Operations Manager Remote Collector Deployment
- vRealize Operations Manager Master Node Initial Configuration
- vRealize Operations Manager Add Remote Collector
- vRealize Operations Manager Active Directory Authentication
1. Connect to the https://ipaddress via a browser and click on the “New Installation” option.
2. Click Next on the Getting Started screen.
3. Enter a password and confirm it and click Next. The password must also need to meet certain complexity requirements but also confirm that the complexity requirements meet the requirements of your organization.
4. We will select the “Use the default certificates” and click Next. A follow-up article will discuss the process on generating and importing a our own digital certificate.
5. Enter the name for the Cluster Node Name. Enter the proper NTP server address for your organization and click Add. Then click Next.
6. Click Finish.
7. It may take a bit for the “Start vRealize Operations Manager” to become active. Once it does, click on it.
8. Click Yes on the Confirm First Application Startup.
9. The initial configuration is a bit time-consuming so please be patient during this time. Assuming that you have allocated enough resources, the process should complete in due time.
10. Once the process is complete, you will be redirected to the login page. Go ahead and login with the admin account and password the you have provided earlier in the process.
11. Click Next.
12. Check the “I accept the terms of this agreement” and click Next.
13. Since this configuration is for demonstrations purposes, we will select the “Product Evaluation (no key required)” option and click Next.
14. You may opt to “Join the VMware Customer Experience Improvement Program” and click Next.
15. Click Finish.
16. You should be presented with the initial screen with a hint to configure a solution.
This completes the initial configuration.