Managing Resources

• Mix and manage VMware ESX Server and Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 hosts
• View host storage and compute properties, health and utilization in real-time
• Schedule and take hosts offline for maintenance without system impact
• Configure how much of a host's RAM to consume for virtual machines
• Pool and dynamically allocate host capacity across multiple teams
• Pool and dynamically assign network resources (e.g. IP & MAC addrs, VLAN IDs)
• Manage dedicated and shared file cache locations

Managing Configurations

• Define single and multi-machine configurations – no limits on count or complexity
• Manage and act on configurations across their lifecycle as a single logical unit
• Share images and machine definitions across multiple configurations
• Decouple machine definitions from deployment properties (e.g. RAM, CPU type)
• Model complex application topologies including multiple networks and isolation
• Enable configurations to be cloned (including spanning multiple hosts) with no conflicts
• Configure multiple access methods per machine (RDP, ICA, VNC, console)
• Enable automated machine sign-on (known or guest user) or require credentials
• Associate end-user notes and materials per configuration (e.g. instructions, links)
• Assign configurations to catalogs for classification and end-user access benefits
• Configure default deployment method (e.g. file cache, boot from library)

Managing the Library

• Create and manage multiple library locations including support for NFS
• Centrally manage all configuration-related content – images, snapshots, ISOs, etc.
• Quickly import existing VMware ESX and Microsoft Virtual Server images
• View image dependencies and usage statistics to safely perform library cleanup
• Promote (publish) and demote (unpublish) configurations in the library
• Review user-submitted snapshots and promote to the library for use
• Leverage graphical indicators to accurately track and plan disk storage use

Managing Users

• Define, visualize and manage a hierarchy of organizations
• Establish organization limits and quotas according to business policies
• Delegate user and content management tasks to organization administrators
• Create or modify existing application personas to tailor the user’s experience
• Manage groups and user assignments to control access rights and privileges
• Control access to capabilities, content and resources with fine granularity
• Choose VQMS-managed authentication or out-of-the-box LDAP support

Monitoring

• View and take action on deployed configurations including stop, start, suspend, restart, extend, rollback, access, snapshot, change RAM, attach media, save as
• View and assess alert conditions for virtual machines in the deployed configuration
• Cancel both deployed configurations (force teardown) and pending reservations
• Configure system logs to monitor transactions, automation, messaging, etc.
• Configure email notifications including message level triggers
• Monitor all VQMS logs using a single syslog file

Reporting

• Run standard reports to measure user access, resource utilization, etc.
• Filter reports by organization(s), date range, etc.
• View report data online and export to Excel and Acrobat (PDF)
• Copy and edit reports to meet custom needs
• Grant access to reports to selected groups and users
• Use reporting schema to author custom reports using SQL tools

Administration

• 100% automated resource allocation and reclamation – no hoarding
• View and configure system and security settings online
• Customize and extend deployment automation scripts
• Access product documentation and online support
• Access global and context-sensitive online help
• Self-manage user preferences

Using the Library

• Browse and sort available configurations according to access rights
• Search for available configurations using keywords
• Group available configurations by catalogs

Deploying Configurations

• Check out configurations from the library to personal workspace
• Personalize configuration names to reflect intended use
• Deploy configurations on a scheduled or on-demand basis
• Override a configuration’s default duration to meet custom needs
• Schedule configurations to be deployed relative to a time zone
• Choose from system-suggested times when capacity isn’t available

Remote Access

• Verify browser settings and bandwidth using automated pre-test
• Automated use of ActiveX control or Java applet based on browser settings
• Seamless activation and use of secure tunneling for firewall-friendly access
• Choose from multiple configured access methods (RDP, ICA, VNC, console)
• Quickly navigate between deployed machines within a single browser window
• Access online materials and links associated with the configuration

Managing Environments

• Group, sort and search for environments in your personal workspace
• Toggle between table and calendar-based data views
• View time remaining and extend reservations subject to available capacity
• Cancel existing reservations and reschedule subject to available capacity
• View and take action on machines including stop, start, reboot, rollback
• Collaborate with and invite other users to access environments
• Add personalized notes and materials to environments

Managing Snapshots

• Snapshot environments with a single click including the option to save RAM state
• Group, sort and search for snapshots in your personal workspace
• Use graphical indicators to accurately track and manage allotted snapshot space
• Restore snapshots on a scheduled or on-demand basis
• Collaborate with and invite other users to access snapshots
• Promote snapshots to the library subject to administrator approval

Test Tool Integration

• Full programmatic control of application workflows
• Command Line Interface (CLI) and SOAP APIs
• Verified integration with HP Quality Center 9.0 and 9.2
• Includes Surgient-developed add-in for HP Quality Center

Preferences

• Access self-paced tutorials and online support
• Access global and context-sensitive online help
• Self-manage user preferences