Everything you need to know about the vRealize Operations 8.0 release

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The wait is over. vRealize Operations 8.0 is NOW Available. Here are my prescribed next steps:
1- See What’s New – https://blogs.vmware.com/management/2019/10/whats-new-in-vrealize-operations-8-0-2.html

2- Read the release notes (PLEASE🙃) – https://docs.vmware.com/en/vRealize-Operations-Manager/8.0/rn/vRealize-Operations-Manager-80.html

3- Download the bits from here – https://my.vmware.com/en/web/vmware/info/slug/infrastructure_operations_management/vmware_vrealize_operations/8_0

4- Ensure to run the Upgrade Assessment Tool, available on the download page:





      5- Check the compatibility with management packs you might have in your environment – https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=vrops
    
      6- Check product compatibility matrix (just in case) – https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/sim/interop_matrix.php

      7- Good news – Most of the VMware solution packs that go with vROps are already released and here are the links:
Solution Name
Release Notes & Download Link
vRealize Operations Management Pack for CloudHealth by VMware
https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/vmware-vrealize-operations-management-pack-for-cloudhealth-by-vmware
vRealize Operations Management Pack for Storage Devices
https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/management-pack-for-storage-devices
vRealize Operations Management Pack for VMware Cloud on AWS
https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/vmware-vrealize-operations-management-pack-for-vmware-cloud-on-aws
vRealize Operations Management Pack for NSX-T
https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/vmware-vrealize-operations-management-pack-for-nsx-t
vRealize Operations Management Pack for vCloud Director
https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/management-pack-for-vcloud-director
vRealize Operations Management Pack for Skyline
https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/vmware-vrealize-operations-management-pack-for-vmware-skyline
vRealize Operations Management Pack for Container Monitoring
https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/vrealize-operations-management-pack-for-container-monitoring
SDDC Health Monitoring Solution
https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/vmware-sddc-management-health-solution
vRealize Operations Management Pack for NSX for vSphere
https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/management-pack-for-nsx-for-vsphere
vRealize Operations Management Pack for vRealize Orchestrator
https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/management-pack-for-vrealize-orchestrator
vRealize Operations Management Pack for VMware Identity Manager
https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/vmware-vrealize-operations-management-pack-for-vmware-identity-manager
vRealize Operations Federation Management Pack
https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/vrops-federation-management-pack
vRealize Operations Management Pack for VMware Integrated OpenStack
https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/management-pack-for-openstack
vRealize Operations Management Pack for Cloud Provider Pod
https://marketplace.vmware.com/vsx/solutions/vrealize-operations-manager-management-pack-for-vmware-cloud-provider-pod  

Happy Installing/Upgrading.
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With over two decades of experience, I am a seasoned Product, User Experience & GTM Leader with a remarkable track record. My expertise lies in establishing enterprise B2B product businesses from the ground up, specializing in areas such as Observability, Security, Cloud Capacity, Cloud Cost Management, AI/ML Driven Root Cause, Resource Optimization, Modern Data Platforms, and most recently, Generative AI Assistants for diverse use cases. Throughout my career, I have adeptly led product teams in large organizations, consistently delivering on intricate roadmaps and resulting in multi-million-dollar product portfolios. My wealth of expertise makes me an invaluable asset to any organization aiming to elevate its product business to new heights.

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