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vMWAre 6x Comprehensive Assessment Tool Set(s)

I am having a problem downloading a trial version of VSAT.  My overall objective is to complete a comprehensive analysis (datastores, networking, host, VM Tools, Updates and VM performance within a VMware 6x infrastructure.  I don't believe VSAT will give me all the answers I am looking for.  Is there a comprehensive set of tool(s) that can assist in reaching my objective.

Lipotech
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There is not really one set of tools, you have to use a mixture of tools, to create a report.

But the VMware Assessment Tools is a good starter for 10, and then you can look at other tools to collect more information if required.

What is the background or your purpose ?
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Andrew,

The intent is to determine the following:

Port Group configuration, the number of port groups, port group configuration details, best practice..
Datastore enumeration, VMs associated with a specific datastore, Thin vs Thick, best practice..
Resource leveling across each cluster, does it exist, what is its configuration..
Resource pools, how many and the composition..
SRM configuration, Optimization..
User accounts and Role summarization.. The environment is currently AD integrated.. ( I have a question concerning how to manage roles in an AD integrated environment.  Do I mange the role from within AD or within the Web Client)?
Determine latest updates across all clusters (Host)..
Confirm VM Tools levels across all VMs with the datacenter...
DRS Configurations..
Fault Tolerance configuration..

These are some of the requirements I have been tasked to report and remediate if needed.

I assumed from the beginning there would not be a single tool or method to approach this analysis.  I just need to know if there was any path I could follow to reach the objectives.

Lipotech
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