Setting up Global Alerts

Alert management lets you enter global settings for how alerts are stored for all vCenter instances.
  1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console.

  2. In the Login dialog box, type your password.

  3. In the left pane, click ALERT MANAGEMENT. To enter new vCenter alert settings, click Edit.

  4. Enter numeric values for the following items:

    • Maximum number of alerts
    • Number of days to retain alerts
    • Timeout for duplicate alerts (seconds)
  5. To save your settings, click Apply, or click Cancel to cancel.