What is the recommended practice for monitoring VPLEX performance?

Utilizing VMware vRealize Operations or equivalent tools is the recommended practice for monitoring VPLEX performance due to its ability to provide comprehensive insights into system performance, resource utilization, and overall health. These tools are specifically designed to integrate with VMware environments, allowing administrators to monitor virtualized environments effectively while leveraging data analytics and automated reporting capabilities.

These advanced monitoring solutions offer detailed metrics and dashboards that help identify performance bottlenecks, manage workloads effectively, and proactively address potential issues before they impact services. The ability to set alerts and receive notifications further enhances operational efficiency by allowing teams to respond rapidly to changes in performance trends.

While built-in VPLEX tools may provide some level of monitoring, they typically lack the depth and integration capabilities that more dedicated solutions like VMware vRealize Operations offer. The use of a third-party monitoring solution can be beneficial, but relying solely on such a solution may lead to inconsistencies or a lack of integration within the specific VPLEX environment. Manual checks can be time-consuming and prone to human error, making them less effective in providing real-time insights compared to automated, integrated monitoring tools. Therefore, leveraging VMware vRealize Operations is the most efficient and effective approach for maintaining optimal VPLEX performance monitoring.