VMware Virtual Center Integration - New DataCore Storage Management Plug-in

At VMworld, DataCore introduced a new SAN and storage management plug-in for VMware Virtual Center. Availability is expected at end of October. Pricing = no charge.

The DataCore VMware Virtual Center Plugin gets installed on the Virtual Center Client system. This plugin enables the Virtual Center user to access a DataCore storage management control center for SANsymphony or SANmelody. The control center includes a Vmware Virtual View Snapin that accesses Virtual Center and displays VMware host and virtual machine information. This snapin also allows the user to auto configure the VMware host(s) or VM(s) into the SANsymphony or SANmelody storage configuration so that DataCore Virtual LUN's can be easily delivered to the Vmware Host(s) or VM(s).The plug-in is being made available as a no cost option for DataCore SANmelody and SANsymphony users via authorized DataCore partners who can provide expertize on implementation.

The storage management plug-in gives system administrators the option to allocate and manage capacity from their DataCore virtualized SANs directly to their ESX host machines or virtual machines from the same console they use to control other VMware virtualization parameters. It also accesses a powerful and extensive DataCore management control center for SANsymphony and SANmelody that meets the needs and objectives of even the most demanding virtual and physical storage consumers.