Adapter VMware
VMware
VMware is a virtualization platform that allows organizations to run multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical server. It plays a central role in modern IT infrastructure, enabling dynamic resource allocation, reduced hardware costs and improved scalability.
Put virtualization on autopilot
Combine virtualization and workload automation for smart, responsive environments.
Control usage
Automate power, configuration and maintenance for VMs and hosts.
Improve performance
Use scheduling logic to ensure availability and maximize capacity.
Streamline monitoring
Respond to resource conditions with event-based automation.
Infrastructure-aware scheduling for VMware
Tidal’s adapter for VMware enables you to optimize resources and reduce the associated costs of your virtual machines. Using the VMware API, Tidal connects infrastructure actions like powering VMs on or off or taking a snapshot with the job scheduling logic that drives your business processes. Instead of managing infrastructure in isolation, you can align it with the schedule of the workloads it supports.
For example, if a quarterly reporting process requires a specific VM setup only four times per year, Tidal can ensure the VM is powered on, configured and ready only when needed.
What the adapter enables
With the Tidal adapter for VMware, you can automate tasks like:
- Event handling: Trigger automated responses based on changes in power state or resource usage.
- Host control: Power hosts on/off, reboot or enter/exit maintenance mode.
- Resource configuration: Adjust CPU, memory, disk or network settings.
- Snapshot management: Capture and restore VM states.
- VM migration: Move VMs using VMotion.
- VM power management: Start, suspend, resume, shut down or power off VMs.
Tidal supports these capabilities across on-premises and cloud-based VMware environments.
How it works
Option 1: Use the Tidal VMware adapter
Connect directly to vCenter using the Tidal VMware adapter and automate tasks through the VMware API.
Option 2: Deploy a Tidal agent in a VM
As an alternative or complement to the adapter, you can install a Tidal agent in your virtual machines. This agent:
- Can trigger Tidal events based on in-VM activity
- Executes jobs sent by the Tidal Master
- Monitors job progress and completion
- Sends back status and results
Smarter resource management with agent lists
Agent lists in Tidal enable you to assign a group of machines to handle a workload collectively. It’s easy to do dynamic load balancing by increasing or decreasing the number of machines doing work. The result: improved resource management and reduced costs.
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Tidal and VMware integration FAQs
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What is VMware used for?
VMware is primarily used for virtualization, which allows businesses to run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical server, increasing efficiency and flexibility. This technology is a cornerstone of data centers, cloud computing and desktop virtualization. VMware also offers various solutions for cloud management, network virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
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Does VMware have an API?
Yes, VMware offers a number of APIs, including REST APIs and SOAP APIs, to manage and automate virtual infrastructure. These APIs allow you to manage vCenter Server and ESXi hosts and can be used for tasks like virtual machine management, storage management and network configuration.