Configuring Predictive DRS

The traditional DRS feature is based upon the current state of affairs and pertains to real-time performance and utilization. Predictive DRS take this one notch higher by integrating with vRealize Operations Manager and balancing the cluster based on past trends. In this recipe, we shall enable the feature and understand its nuances.

Getting ready

The Predictive DRS feature requires vRealize Operations Manager to supply the metric data to vCenter Server in order to function. Ensure that the feature is enabled in vRealize Operations Manager and it is configured to send predictive data to the intended vCenter.

How to do it...

1. From the vCenter's inventory Home, navigate to the Hosts and Clusters view. Select the cluster and navigate to Configure | vSphere DRS. 

 

2. Click on the checkbox adjacent to Predictive DRS, as depicted in the following screenshot:

3. Click OK to complete the process.

How it works...

vRealize Operations Manager (vROPS) is a phenomenal tool for performance...