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RVTools Integration

Overview​

RVTools is a powerful VMware utility that provides detailed information about your virtual infrastructure. The nOps integration with RVTools enables you to import comprehensive VMware environment data into the nOps platform for enhanced cloud assessment capabilities.

This integration provides critical information on VM-to-host relationships, resource allocations, and virtual infrastructure dependencies that significantly improves migration planning accuracy.

Uploading RVTools Data to nOps​

You can easily upload RVTools export data into the nOps platform by following these steps:

  1. Navigate to the Cloud Assessments section in nOps:

  2. In the integrations page, locate and click on the RVTools section

  3. Upload your RVTools export files:

    • Click on the upload area
    • Select your RVTools export files (.xlsx format)
    • Provide a vCenter Name to identify your VMware environment
    • Specify the Data Collection Date (optional)

  4. Submit the form to complete the upload

The uploaded RVTools data will be stored in the nOps datalake and used to enhance your cloud assessment results with detailed VMware infrastructure information.

Generating RVTools Export Files​

To generate the required RVTools export files for upload:

  1. Download and install RVTools on a system with vCenter access
  2. Connect to your vCenter server
  3. Select "Export to Excel" and save the file with all tabs included
  4. This export file (.xlsx format) is what you'll upload to nOps

For more detailed instructions on generating RVTools exports as part of the nOps Agentless Data Collection process, refer to the Agentless Data Collector documentation.

Benefits of RVTools Integration​

  • Enhanced Migration Planning
    Gain detailed insights into your VMware infrastructure for more accurate migration assessments.

  • Complete Infrastructure Visibility
    Understand VM relationships, resource allocations, and dependencies across your virtual environment.

  • Improved Migration Wave Planning
    Use detailed VM data to create more effective migration groupings and sequences.

  • Resource Right-sizing
    Leverage historical VM utilization data to properly size resources in your target cloud environment.

FAQs​

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1. What data does RVTools provide to nOps?​

RVTools collects comprehensive information about your VMware environment including VM configurations, resource allocations, storage details, networking information, and host-guest relationships.

2. How is my RVTools data used in nOps?​

The data is incorporated into nOps Cloud Assessments to provide more accurate migration recommendations, dependency mapping, and resource right-sizing suggestions for your VMware workloads.

3. Do I need to upload RVTools data regularly?​

For most accurate results, it's recommended to upload a recent RVTools export before performing cloud assessments. For environments undergoing frequent changes, more regular uploads may be beneficial.

4. Is my RVTools data securely stored?​

Yes, all data uploaded to nOps is securely stored in the nOps datalake with appropriate access controls and encryption.