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This chapter includes the following topics:
 “Application Protection Overview” on page 135
 “Applications Tab” on page 135
 “Services Tab” on page 141
 “Tasks Tab” on page 146
 “Plugins Tab” on page 149
Application Protection Overview
vCenter Server Heartbeat incorporates an Application Management Framework (AMFx) to manage vCenter
Server Heartbeat plug-ins.
The AMFx provides additional functions while maintaining the traditional stability of VMware software. Use
the AMFx to install and remove plug-ins on the fly while vCenter Server Heartbeat continues to provide
protection to currently installed applications.
The AMFx also employs sponsorship for protected application files and services. With sponsorship, multiple
plug-ins can share files or services. When removing a plug-in, sponsorship prevents removal of a shared file
or service that is still required by a remaining plug-in.
vCenter Server Heartbeat uses the System plug-in to monitor the server performance. With the System
plug-in, you can configure a variety of counters and assign actions when associated rules are exceeded.
Applications Tab
The Applications page displays the status of protected applications and application health. From this page,
you can start, stop, and configure all protected applications. You can view application events as they occur in
the lower panel of the Application Log.
1 Log in to the vCenter Server Heartbeat Console.
2Click Application on the left navigation pane and click the Applications tab.
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