This article explains how to create an IT Environment (ITE), deploy the OneIQ Pulse connector, and optionally connect it to a workspace so data can be collected, shared, and analyzed. An ITE represents the infrastructure being observed, such as datacenter, cloud, or container platforms, while a Workspace is a secure, shared area where this data can be viewed and analyzed with others.
Step 1 - Register at OneIQ
If not already registered, go to https://my.oneiq.com and sign up using a company email address.
Step 2 - Create a OneIQ IT Environment
An IT Environment (ITE) in OneIQ is a collection of infrastructure components—such as data centers, cloud platforms, or container platforms- that are profiled and monitored together. It defines the boundary for configuration, performance, and network data collected by OneIQ Pulse.
The free-tier license enables the deployment of any IT environment at no cost, with inventory, analytics, and seven days of historical data. This is typically sufficient for assessments, proof-of-value work, or short-term planning. A premium license adds extended history and advanced features.
To create an IT environment, log in to the OneIQ Portal, open the Overview menu, and select Discover and observe my IT environment.
Data can be shared later through a workspace if collaboration is needed.
Enter a name for the IT environment, choose the local currency from the dropdown, and select Confirm.
Step 3 - Deploy the OneIQ Pulse Connector
On the Connectors menu, select Deploy connector and choose the platform to connect.
Click Deploy connector to continue.
Note: For datacenter platforms like VMware, Nutanix, or Azure Local, a single Pulse Connector can connect to multiple platforms simultaneously. An additional connector is needed only if a WAN link separates the platforms; in that case, each site should have its own local Pulse Connector.
Select the platform from which data will be collected.
Use the links below for instructions on how to collect data from each platform.
Connecting to Datacenter Platforms
Connecting to Cloud Platforms
Connecting to Container Platforms
Connecting to Network Flow Data Sources
VMware
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Step 4 - Sharing your IT environment and Inviting Others to Your Workspace
Once the Pulse Connector has been deployed and your IT Environment is receiving data, it can be shared with other users using either of the following methods.
Method 1: Share your IT environment
This method will allow you to create a new workspace and share it out to other users.
Use this method to create a new workspace and share it with other users.
Log in to the OneIQ Portal and navigate to your Home screen.
Select Share my IT environment with others to begin creating a workspace.
Creating the Workspace
Specify a name for the workspace, select the IT Environment you wish to share, and enter the email addresses of the users you wish to invite. Select Create to create the workspace and share your IT Environment.
Method 2: Invite additional users to your existing workspace
Use this method if a workspace has already been created.
Log in to the OneIQ Portal and open the Workspaces menu.
Select the workspace tile you wish to share.
Next to the workspace name, click Invite+.
Enter the email addresses of the users you wish to invite and click Confirm.
