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11 Verify that the build number in the Adapter Version column for the adapter matches the build number in
the PAK file that you uploaded.
Add an Adapter Instance
An adapter instance defines the adapter type and specifies information that the adapter needs to access its data
source. You define adapter instances only for embedded adapters.
Prerequisites
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Install the adapter.
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For configuration requirements, see the documentation provided with the adapter package.
Procedure
1 Log in to the Custom user interface as an administrator.
2 Select Environment > Configuration > Adapter Instances.
3 Select the collector to use from the Collector drop-down menu.
Unless you added additional collectors, the only available collector is vCenter Operations Server. You
can change the name of this collector when you install the standalone version.
4 Select the adapter kind to add from the Adapter kind drop-down menu.
5 Click the Add New Adapter Instance icon.
6 Type a name for the adapter in the Adapter Instance Name text box.
7 Type or select additional information for the adapter instance.
The exact information depends on the adapter type. For example, if the adapter collects data from text
files, you must specify the location of the folder that contains the text files. If the adapter connects to an
external system, you must add credentials to access the external system.
8 (Optional) Click Test to test the adapter instance.
9 Click OK to save your configuration.
What to do next
Depending on the adapter type, you might need to start data collection for the adapter instance resource or
manually discover resources. For specific instructions, see the documentation provided with the adapter
package.
Modifying Adapter Configuration Files
Most adapters have one or more configuration files. Adapter configuration files typically contain advanced
configuration properties that you can modify to tune adapter operation.
For example, the EMC Symmetrix adapter has instance-specific configuration files that contain properties that
affect particular adapter instances and an adapter-level configuration file that contains properties that affect
all adapter instances.
For complete information about configuring a particular adapter, see the documentation included with the
adapter package.
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