HP OneView for VMware vCenter - Manual (Page 8)

2 Configuring Insight Control for vCenter
Insight Control for vCenter is managed as a plug-in in the vCenter Server environment. Several
settings can impact the interaction between Insight Control for vCenter and vCenter Server. These
settings, which you access on the Home Settings page, allow you to do the following:
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Select a background color theme for vCenter (vSphere Client only)
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Manage credentials
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Generate a self-signed certificate or a certificate signing request
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Upload new certificates
To access the Home Settings page:
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Navigate to the vSphere Client or vSphere Web Client home page.
2. Under Administration, click the HP Insight Management Administration icon.
The home page provides access to the following administration pages. In the vSphere Client a
drop-down list is used and in the vSphere Web Client links are provided in the left navigation
pane.
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GUI Theme Selection (vSphere Client only)
This page enables you to select your preferred view of the vCenter vSphere Client GUI, either
dark text on a light background or light text on a dark background.
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vCenter Credential Management (vSphere Client)
vCenter Credentials (vSphere Web Client)
This page lists the credentials for all vCenters that are configured in the environment. You can
update, delete credentials of an existing entry or add credentials for a new vCenter.
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Certificate Upload
This page enables you to upload the signed certificate request returned to you by the Certificate
Authority.
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Certificate Management
This page enables you to generate a new self-signed certificate for Insight Control for vCenter
or generate a certificate signing request to be signed by a Certificate Authority. You can install
a certificate once it is signed.
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Server Password Management (vSphere Client)
Server Credentials (vSphere Web Client)
If you have a server module installed, this page enables you to view, add, delete, and edit
server passwords.
Use this page to enter credentials that will allow access to iLO, Onboard Administrator, Virtual
Connect, VMware host, SNMP community string, and HP SIM.
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Server Module Configuration
This page provides configuration information about HP SIM port, device poll interval, event
poll interval, power cost, and Virtual Connect uplink over subscription factor.
Other options are available if you have the optional server or storage modules installed.
8 Configuring Insight Control for vCenter