Ignite AlarmVM is VMware alarming made simple.
Configuring even a large, complex environment is a snap and takes only minutes.
Based on the proven Ignite platform, used in 10's of thousands of installations, AlarmVM connects directly to vCenter™, setting configurable alarms for entire groups of virtual machines, hosts and clusters, and vCenter servers.
AlarmVM is ready for use at VMware sites interested in improving their alarm management and providing input prior to the AlarmVM final release. VMware administrators can fill out the form and download AlarmVM now.
Time Saving for VMware System Administrators
AlarmVM makes VMware system administrators more efficient and reduces tedious, repetitive tasks. It is designed to simplify pro-active alarm management.
- Eliminates need to set up contacts for each alarm
- Makes it easy to see how all alarms are configured
- Lets VM administrators manage who is notified and under what conditions
AlarmVM is used by VMware administrators, along with vCenter.
Efficiency Features for Complex VMware Sites
AlarmVM is built with features designed to make alarm management practical in large VMware installations.
- Out-of-box settings allow instant creation of default alarm policies
- Organize alarms by Virtual Machines, Hosts and Clusters, or vCenter Servers
- Set alarms policy across entire groups, or create policy exceptions for subsets of any group
- Create customized alarm policies, then apply policies to any group desired
- Establish notification policies with multiple contacts, then apply notification policy to any group of servers
System Requirements:
- VMware ESX 4.0 and above, with vCenter 4.0 and above
- Windows Server. Recommend Windows 2008 Server R2 or Windows 7. Note server must always be "on," not a laptop.
- Other supported servers: WindowsXP, Vista, Windows 2003 Server
- 4Gb RAM (minimum)
- 4Gb Storage (mimimum)
Installation:
- AlarmVM is completely self contained. It downloads and installs in minutes. A vCenter Server account with Administrator credentials is required during the installation process.
- Install AlarmVM on any Windows server with uninterrupted access to the vCenter server. Does not need to be a dedicated server. Does not need to be the vCenter server.
- Request your Free Trial Key for a trial on an unlimited number of servers
- Once you have purchased AlarmVM and want to move to your permanent license keys, follow the quick instructions on the Knowledge Base 1619 to have your keys emailed to you.
AlarmVM System Architecture
