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Virtualization

CA Enterprise Log Manager supports operation in a virtual machine using VMware ESX Server 3.5 and 4.0.

Adding a Virtual CA Enterprise Log Manager Server

Problem:

You need to leverage your existing data center assets by using virtual machines to host one or more CA Enterprise Log Manager servers for event collection.

Solution:

You can create virtual machines and install CA Enterprise Log Manager servers into them to leverage your existing servers for event collection.

Procedure

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Create a New Virtual Machine

Add Virtual Disk Drives

Install CA Enterprise Log Manager on the Virtual Machine

 

For background information, see:

Adding Virtual Servers to Your Environment

Deployment Assumptions

Considerations

 

Creating a Completely Virtual Event Collection Environment

Problem:

You want to create a totally virtual environment for your CA Enterprise Log Manager server network to leverage existing assets.

Solution:

You can create an all-virtual event collection network using CA Enterprise Log Manager servers in virtual machines.

Procedure

More Information

Create a New Virtual Machine

Add Virtual Disk Drives

Install CA Enterprise Log Manager on the Virtual Machine

 

For background information, see:

Creating a Completely Virtual Environment

Deployment Assumptions

Considerations

 

Rapid Deployment of New CA Enterprise Log Manager Servers for Scalability

Problem:

You want to be able to scale your event collection rapidly using the VMware ESX Server cloning feature.

Solution:

You can clone a virtual machine for rapid deployment after you install and configure CA Enterprise Log Manager in it.

Procedure

More Information

Create a New Virtual Machine

Add Virtual Disk Drives

Install CA Enterprise Log Manager on the Virtual Machine

Clone a Virtual CA Enterprise Log Manager Server

Import a Cloned Virtual Machine to a Target Server

Update a Cloned CA Enterprise Log Manager Server Before Deployment

 

For background information, see:

Cloning and Deploying Virtual Servers for Rapid Scalability

Deployment Assumptions

Considerations