To get the most out of this book

To get the most out of Mastering vRealize Operations Manager, you should have a basic understanding of X86 virtualization, network, storage, VMware vSphere, and of course, vRealize Operations (or its previous version, vCenter Operations Manager). Although vRealize Operations 6.6 is no longer as vSphere-centric as its previous versions, most of the examples and the step-by-step guides in this book are based on vSphere objects and concepts.

A useful way to reinforce the content in this book is to follow some of the step-by-step guides and theory in your own vRealize Operations environment, be it either at work or in your own lab. For those without access to either, or wanting access to a structured practical lab component, we highly recommend that they check out the VMware Hands-on Labs (HOL) at labs.hol.vmware.com. The catalogs are updated often and always contain at least a few comprehensive labs on vRealize Operations with step-by-step online instructions.