Importing data with a REST API
What if there is information we would like to import into vRealize Operations but there is no solution available? This is fine as vRealize Operations supports multiple ways to import any data we like, but it will require some scripting if it's a regular import.
Prior to vRealize Operations 6.0 in 5.x, we had the HTTP POST adapter and the TEXT adapter. Both could import data into vCenter Operations Manager 5.x. In vRealize Operations 6.6, we still have access to the HTTP POST adapter; this adapter has remained unchanged from vCenter Operations Manager 5.x for legacy support, and any current scripts importing data that is configured should still work using this adapter.
The new and preferred way to import our own data is through the new vRealize Operations REST API. This is a highly-functional API. Most GUI tasks can also be done through the API if required. The vRealize Operations nodes we have deployed all have a detailed REST guide built in; this can be found...
