Importing Virtual Machine Manager configuration items

This recipe will show you how to set up the Virtual Machine Manager connector, which will allow you to import information about your virtualization CIs and your private cloud environment.

Getting ready

Before you set up the connector you will need an account within your Active Directory forest for the connector that has the following permissions:

  • Virtual Machine Manager-SCVMM Administrator Role and Local Administration Rights on the Virtual Machine Manager server
  • Service Manager-Advanced Operator

You must also ensure that an Operations Manager CI connector has been created first and that the following management packs are imported:

  • Relevant base Operations Manager management packs
  • IIS 2003
  • IIS 7
  • IIS ...

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