Importing RVTools Data into OneIQ
OneIQ supports importing RVTools exports directly into a workspace. This provides a fast way to bring VMware infrastructure data into OneIQ if an RVTools export is available.
NB: Deploying OneIQ Pulse will provide more detailed, up-to-date data, including performance metrics compared to RVTools.
Requirements
RVTools version 4.6.1 or later
RVTools export in .xlsx format
Original, unmodified RVTools export files.
A single RVTools snapshot per workspace
If multiple vCenters are included, the RVTools exports must be combined into a single file before upload using the RVTools utility (see below).
How to Import
Importing an RVTools file to display data in a workspace follows a slightly different process from using OneIQ Pulse.
With OneIQ Pulse, an IT Environment, which is a secure container used to store data collected by OneIQ Pulse, is created first. The OneIQ Pulse data is uploaded to that IT Environment and then attached to a shared workspace.
With RVTools imports, the RVTools data is uploaded directly into a new workspace. You do not create or use an IT Environment (ITE) for RVTools imports. As a result, the RVTools export is uploaded directly into the workspace, effectively using the RVTools file in place of the ITE.
To do this, click the Home icon at the top left of the portal, then click Import an RVTools file. An RVTools workspace creation window will appear, where you can upload the RVTools file and choose the people who should have access to the data.
In OneIQ, go to the Home menu and select the RVTools import option.
Create or select the shared workspace where the RVTools data will be displayed.
Upload the file.
OneIQ will process the file and populate the workspace with the discovered infrastructure data.
When to use RVTools vs. OneIQ Pulse
OneIQ Pulse is designed to provide the full OneIQ experience, including historical performance data, rightsizing insights, cost analysis, and continuous, multi-platform data discovery. Where possible, OneIQ recommends using OneIQ Pulse for this richer experience.
RVTools provides a quick way to ingest and display existing RVTools exports. It is a good option when customers already have RVTools data readily available, or when they need a data collection method that does not require the OneIQ Pulse connector to be installed.
Multi-File Support
RVTools generates one export file per vCenter. If your environment includes more than one vCenter, combine the RVTools exports into a single file before uploading to OneIQ. Use the file combine utility included with the RVTools installation to prepare a single file for import.
If possible, it's advisable to use OneIQ Pulse to gather information from multiple vCenters.
Limitations
RVTools import provides a point-in-time snapshot only. For continuous discovery, deploy OneIQ Pulse.
Timeline based performance history is not supported because RVTools files do not include historical performance data. Point-in-time performance data is supported.
Scrambling IP addresses or hostnames is not supported.
Cost and Insights features are not available with RVTools imports. As a result, the Cost and Insights buttons will not be visible in a workspace created from an RVTools import. This is a limitation of RVTools import and is not related to licensing.
RVTools is limited to VMware environments only.