VCF Operations 8.18 overlays a fresh UI on top of the solution we all know and love, but where did the “Inventory” page go? In this article, we discuss Operations Maintenance Mode, which has a new home in Operations 8.18. You will quickly find value in temporarily pausing data collection on specific objects, especially during scheduled maintenance activities.
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Troubleshooting Legacy UI Redirects in VCF Operations 8.18
After upgrading VCF Operations to version 8.18 you may encounter an issue where the legacy user interface is still presented. The solution is more straightforward than you may think!
Reshape, Resize, Refresh: CSS Tweaks to Extend Input Fields in VCF Automation Service Broker
Designing custom forms in VCF Automation Service Broker is where UI/UX truly impacts user experience. However, managing long dropdown values can create frustrating design challenges due to default field size limitations. In this article, I share a practical workaround my team used to solve this issue. Join the conversation and share your approach toward addressing this design challenge!
Automatically Record VM Deployments to VCF Operations for Logs using an Orchestrator Workflow
Tracking deployment activities is essential for maintaining visibility and operational efficiency, and the VCF Automation portal provides a great starting point. This post explores how to enhance your deployment tracking by programmatically sending Syslog messages to VCF Operations for Logs, using the power of automation. Learn how to automatically log each successful VM deployment with key contextual details to keep your operations organized and informed.
Enhancing VM Deployment Notifications with Visual Indicators
How do you keep users informed during VM deployments without overwhelming them with technical details? Visual indicators provide an intuitive way to track progress, reduce errors, and improve user experience by making deployment states instantly recognizable. In this post, we’ll explore how integrating visual feedback into your deployments can improve the user experience.