Host and VM Relationship

The Host and VM Relationship report offers a consolidated view of infrastructure-related risks, streamlining asset management for both physical and virtual assets. Using this report, you can better plan for technology refresh cycles by understanding both hardware and software lifecycles for hosts and Virtual Machines (VMs). This report aids in aligning technology strategies with business goals, minimizing unplanned downtime or security risks from outdated assets.

The Value of the Host and VM Relationship Report

This report is a powerful tool for risk management, asset visibility, and strategic planning. This comprehensive view helps you proactively manage your environments, optimize resource allocation, and enhance overall IT stability and performance.

Host and VM Relationship Report Pages

This report includes the following pages:

Page Name	Details
Host Summary	This page includes the following details: • Overview of Host Infrastructure—Offers a detailed summary of the hardware and software assets associated with each host, including visibility into clusters and their associated hosts and virtual machines, giving you visibility into the foundation of your virtual environments. • Technology Currency Risks—Shows hosts' hardware and software lifecycle statuses, including end of life and obsolescence timelines, you can proactively address outdated or unsupported components. This helps in planning upgrades or replacements, minimizing risks associated with technology obsolescence. • Virtualization Technology — Shows the type of Virtualization Technology across the scanned virtual machine. From Virtualization Technology filters, you can select one of the following Virtualization technology and filter it: vmware, hyperv, zone, and nutanixvm. This helps in assessing the environment and plan for improved monitoring or inventory accuracy. • Cluster and Host Relationships — Provides end-to-end visibility into your virtualization hierarchy by displaying clusters, their associated hosts, and the virtual machines running on those hosts. This visibility enables you to easily identify which hosts belong to which clusters and see aggregated host and virtual machine counts at the cluster level.
Virtual Machine Summary (Drill through from Host Summary)	This page includes the following details: • Detailed VM Information—Enables users to drill through from the host summary to view detailed insights on each virtual machine operating on a given host. This includes both hardware and software specifications for the VMs, and displays the cluster association for each VM, enabling a more granular analysis of the environment. • Lifecycle and Risk Analysis for VMs—Provides lifecycle dates (for example, End of Life, Obsolescence) and risk indicators for each VM. Cluster-level information enables you to identify potential risks and lifecycle events not just at the VM level, but also to understand their distribution within clusters and their effect on overall cluster capacity and resource optimization. This visibility supports more informed decisions about resource management, upgrades, and decommissioning. • Cluster Visibility and Relationships — Provides end-to-end visibility into your virtualization hierarchy by displaying cluster information alongside hosts and virtual machines. The full Cluster–Host–Virtual Machine Relationship visualization enables you to trace each VM back to its host and the cluster it belongs to. Note:Use the + sign on the Cluster–Host–Virtual Machine Relationship visualization and choose an item from the drop-down list to expand the visualization to the next level.