How to use virtual storage integrator?

[Janviii]

Can someone guide me on how to use a virtual storage integrator?

 

[alifaiz]

A Virtual Storage Integrator (VSI) lets you manage storage directly from your virtualization platform like VMware. Just install the VSI plugin (e.g., from Dell), connect it to your storage system, and you’ll be able to provision and monitor storage right inside your console. Super handy for streamlining storage tasks!

 

[Lanie]

Virtual Storage Integrator (VSI) is a plugin used with VMware vSphere to simplify storage management. To use it, deploy the VSI appliance in your virtual environment, register it with your vCenter server, and access it through the vSphere Client. Once set up, VSI lets you manage datastores, apply best practices, and monitor storage directly from the vSphere interface, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.

 

[markshelton]

1. Install VSI from Dell’s support site.
2. Launch VMware vSphere Client and navigate to VSI plugin.
3. Add storage system via IP, username, and password.
4. Discover storage resources.
5. Provision storage to hosts or VMs.
6. Monitor and manage via VSI dashboard.

VSI simplifies EMC storage management in VMware environments.

 

[danisjohn]

To use Virtual Storage Integrator (VSI), install it as a plugin in VMware vSphere. Launch VSI from the vSphere client, then connect it to supported storage systems. Use it to provision, manage, and monitor storage resources directly within the vSphere interface, simplifying storage administration and improving operational efficiency.

 

[lucky]

To use a Virtual Storage Integrator (VSI), start by installing the VSI plugin or software that integrates with your virtual environment, such as VMware vSphere. Once installed, launch the VSI interface and connect it to your storage system by entering the relevant credentials and IP address. After successful connection, you can manage, provision, and monitor storage resources directly from your virtualization platform. VSI simplifies tasks like creating datastores, checking capacity, and optimizing performance. It enables centralized storage management, reducing complexity and improving efficiency. Always refer to the vendor’s documentation for setup steps tailored to your specific storage solution.

 

[Peaky Blinders]

To use Virtual Storage Integrator (VSI), install the plugin, connect it to your vSphere client, and use it to manage storage tasks like provisioning, snapshots, and cloning directly within the VMware interface.

 

[Morglis]

Virtual Storage Integrator (VSI) simplifies managing virtual machine storage by integrating storage management within your virtualization platform. It enables easy provisioning, monitoring, and optimization of storage resources directly from the VM interface.

• Connect VSI to your storage array for centralized control.
• Manage and optimize virtual storage through your virtualization platform’s console.

 

[HarryPotter]

Dell's Virtual Storage Integrator (VSI) enhances VMware vSphere Client by integrating Dell storage management directly within the vSphere interface. To use VSI, deploy the VSI OVA on a VM with access to both vCenter and your Dell storage system. Register the VSI plug-in in vCenter using the provided setup wizard. Once registered, VSI allows you to perform tasks like provisioning datastores, managing snapshots, configuring metro volumes, and monitoring storage health and performance—all from the vSphere Client.

 

[Hennery]

Virtual Storage Integrator (VSI) is a plugin which is utilized together with VMware vSphere in order to make storage management easier. In order to utilize it, you must deploy VSI appliance within your virtual infrastructure, register the appliance with your vCenter server and use it via vSphere Client. When configured, VSI allows you to manage datastores, best practices, and monitoring of storage within the vSphere client, making operations easier and more efficient.