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VMware

Connecting Hawkeye to your VMware account allows us to collect telemetry data, including infrastructure metrics, logs, and events.

This integration helps monitor your VMware environment in real-time through the Hawkeye dashboard.

To connect with Hawkeye, you will authenticate using a VMware API Token, Client ID, and Endpoint.

Step 1: Setup VMware integration

To retrieve these credentials, you’ll need to set up a VMware integration. Follow these steps to obtain your VMware credentials:

  1. Navigate to VMware API access: Sign in to your VMware account and go to the API Access section.

  2. Create API Token: Click on Create API Token. This will generate a token for authentication.

  3. Generate Client ID: Go to Applications and click on Create Application. Name your application and generate a Client ID and Client Secret.

  4. Retrieve Endpoint: In your VMware settings, find the API Endpoint URL for your instance. This is often under the Network & Security or Settings tab.

  5. Copy Credentials: Make sure to copy the API Token, Client ID, and Endpoint URL securely, as you’ll need them for the Hawkeye integration.

Step 2: Add VMware Connection to Hawkeye

Now that you have the VMware API Token, Client ID, and Endpoint, you can add the connection to the Hawkeye dashboard.

  1. Navigate to the Connections Tab: In the Hawkeye dashboard, go to the Connections section and click on New Connection.

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  2. Select VMware: From the list of available integrations, select VMware and click Next.

  3. Enter Credentials: Provide the following credentials:

    • Name: Give your connection a descriptive name.
    • Description: Optionally, add a description for the integration.
    • API Token: Paste the API Token you generated from VMware.
    • Client ID: Enter the Client ID you created.
    • Endpoint: Enter the Endpoint URL you retrieved.

    Click Save to complete the setup.

  4. Verify Connection: Once the connection is successfully established, return to the connections section in Hawkeye. You should see the VMware connection displayed on your dashboard.