Ensuring
a consistent representation of topology
A
Global Manager
imports
topology information. Because the topology information comes from
disparate sources, it is important that the Global Manager
present
a correct and consistent representation of the topology. This is especially
true when two or more domains manage the same devices.Newer
versions of
VMware Smart Assurance
applications include an expanded and updated list of certified devices.
This may mean that a device classified as Uncertified or Node by an
older version of the VMware Smart Assurance
software is classified as a Router or Switch by a newer version
of the software. For best results, upgrade existing VMware Smart Assurance
applications
to the most recent version. If that is not possible, use the same
version of the software for all the underlying applications.Two issues can arise when the
Global Manager
receives
inconsistent topology information:- TheGlobal Managerimports information about two or more devices with the same name but the devices are classified differently in their respective underlying domains.
- TheGlobal Managerimports the same device from two or more underlying domains but the device is named differently in each underlying domain.TheGlobal Managerdoes not import instances of the Unsupported and Undiscovered classes. However, the topology of aGlobal Managermay include instances, such as Hosts, with a value of Undiscovered for their Certification attribute.