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Compute Setting for VMware in Stack Console​

The Compute Setting tab defines the configuration used to manage compute resources such as host clusters within your cloud or on-premises infrastructure. This guide specifically covers environments like VMware vCenter.

Pre-requsites for VMware vCenter in Stack Console​

You can add a new Host Cluster to the Cloud Management Platform (CMP) to expand your compute capacity for virtual machine provisioning.

  • CMP maps each Host Cluster to a corresponding Compute Category, so you’ll need to create a new Compute Category for the new Host Cluster.
  • First, copy the ID of the Host Cluster from VMware vCenter, as shown in the image below.

Cloud Provider Setup List

Setup a Compute Setting for VMware​

  • From the left-hand side of the page under the Orchestrator section, click on Compute Setting to view the list of compute configurations.
  • To create a new compute setting, click on Create Compute Setting.
  • Click on the three dots beside the setup and click on Edit to change the details.
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If you enable it, make sure you update the VM packages and associate with appropriate compute categories; else, VM packages should not be visible at the customer portal at the time of VM creation. There is strong dependency between VM packages and compute categories.

Cloud Provider Setup List

  • Name: Enter a name for this compute setting configuration.
  • Description: Provide a brief description for this compute setting.
  • Region: Select the geographic region where your compute resources are located.
  • Is Enabled: Choose Yes to enable or No to disable this compute setting.
  • VMware Host ID: Paste the ID of the VMware host associated with this compute setting.
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Entering the host ID will be prioritized over the host cluster ID while deploying VM.

  • VMware Cluster Host ID: Paste the ID of the VMware host cluster.

Cloud Provider Setup List

  • Light Theme Logo: Upload or select a logo to represent this compute setting in light theme mode.
  • Dark Theme Logo: Upload or select a logo for dark theme mode.
  • Status: Choose between Active or Inactive to enable or disable the compute setting status.

Cloud Provider Setup List

Click Submit to save your compute setting. Once completed, the configuration will appear in the list of setups.

Conclusion​

The Cloud Provider Setup feature in Stack Console streamlines integration with VMware environments, making it easier for administrators to configure, manage, and automate VM provisioning. Proper setup ensures efficient orchestration and compatibility with existing vCenter resources. For further help, refer to the Stack Console documentation or reach out to support.