Use Instance Identifier *

Determines whether the system should use the vCenter server instance UUID as the secondary identifier. This allows multiple vCenter servers with the same name to be documented within XIA Configuration Server.


This setting only applies when scanning vCenter servers. 


Use vCenter Instance Name *

Determines whether the system should use the vCenter instance name as the item name and primary identifier. This name format is then used for both the display name and the Primary Identifier when scanning vCenter servers.


Scan Managed ESX Hosts

Determines whether ESX hosts can be scanned directly even when they are managed by a vCenter server. It is recommended however to always document the vCenter server rather than individual managed ESX hosts.


Use Fully Qualified Host Name *

Determines whether the VMware system should be documented using its FQDN (if available) rather than hostname. This name format is then used for both the display name and the primary identifier when scanning ESX hosts directly.


Use Host Serial Number *

Determines whether the system should use the host's serial number as the secondary identifier. This allows multiple stand-alone ESX host servers with the same name to be documented within XIA Configuration Server.

This setting only applies when scanning stand-alone ESX hosts directly.



* Changes to the item identifiers configuration for existing items will cause new items to be created.