You can configure your virtual infrastructure for access in CC-SG. The Virtualization page offers two wizard tools, Add Control System wizard and Add Virtual Host wizard, that help you add control systems, virtual hosts, and their virtual machines properly.
Once you complete the configuration, all control systems, virtual hosts, and virtual machines are available for access as nodes in CC-SG. Each type of virtual node is configured with an interface for access and an interface for power.
Control system nodes and virtual host nodes are configured with a VI Client interface. The VI Client interface provides access to the virtualization system's infrastructure client. For VMware control centers, the VI Client interface provides access to the control center server via VMware Virtual Infrastructure Web Access. For VMware ESX servers, the VI Client interface provides access to the ESX server via VMware Virtual Infrastructure Web Access.
Virtual machine nodes are configured with a VMW Viewer interface and a VMW Power interface. The VMW Viewer interface provides access to the virtual machine's viewer application. For VMware virtual machines, the VMW Viewer interface provides access to the virtual machine remote console. The VMW Power interface provides power control for the node through CC-SG.
Beginning in CC-SG 5.0, the VMWare Remote Console's Devices menu is accessible for vSphere 4.0 nodes accessed from CC-SG. This allows connection of devices and images to the virtual node.
CC-SG cannot manage or access ESXi virtual nodes that use a license for a free-trial version of the VMware product.
