--- title: "Introduction to the VMware on OVHcloud Control Panel" description: "The OVHcloud Hosted Private Cloud Control Panel enables you to easily manage your Hosted Private Cloud infrastructure." url: https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/introduction-ovhcloud-console lang: en --- > For AI agents: the complete documentation index is available at https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/llms.txt, the full documentation bundle is available at https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/llms-full.txt. # Introduction to the VMware on OVHcloud Control Panel The OVHcloud Hosted Private Cloud Control Panel enables you to easily manage your Hosted Private Cloud infrastructure.   ## Requirements - A [VMware on OVHcloud infrastructure](https://us.ovhcloud.com/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/) - Access to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](https://manager.us.ovhcloud.com/)   ## Instructions #### Topics: - [Accessing your Managed VMware environment](#accessing-your-infrastructure) - [Exploring the PCC dashboard](#exploring-the-pcc-dashboard) - [Exploring the datacenter dashboard](#exploring-the-datacenter-dashboard)   ### Accessing your infrastructure Log in to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](https://manager.us.ovhcloud.com/#/hub), choose the `Hosted Private Cloud` section, and click the `Managed VMware vSphere` menu.   ### Exploring the PCC dashboard Choose your `PCC` from the list, and a dashboard will load with the following tabs: - General information - Datacenters - Users - Security - Operations - Windows license Each of these areas and the actions that can be completed within them are explored in the menu below. **Note:** No matter which tab you are on, you can click the `pencil icon` at the top of the page to change the name of your infrastructure. #### General information This area provides basic information about your infrastructure, including commercial range, location, regions, and number of datacenters. The actions you can perform here are listed below. Expand each menu to see further instructions. #### Change the description for your infrastructure. In the **General information** panel, select the _more options_ `...` button next to **Description** and choose `Edit`. In the pop-up window, add your description and click `Edit`. #### Update your software solution. In the **General information** panel, select the _more options_ `...` button next to **Software solution** and choose `Install `. In the pop-up window, review the change and click `Schedule the update`. #### Order or migrate IP blocks. In the **General information** panel, select the _more options_ `...` button next to **Number of IP blocks** and choose `Order IP blocks`. You will be redirected to the `IP` section of the OVHcloud Control Panel. If you choose `Link IP blocks to another service`, a pop-up window will appear where you can migrate an existing block to a different service. #### Enable or delete Zerto. In the **Options** panel, select the _more options_ `...` button next to **Zerto** and choose `Enable`. If Zerto is already enabled, the _more options_ `...` button will show `Delete`. #### Order a license. In the **Service management** panel, select the _more options_ `...` button next to **Renewal due on** and choose `Order a license`. You will be redirected to the `License`s section of the OVHcloud Control Panel to complete this process. #### Cancel your service. In the **Service management** panel, select the `Cancel the service` button. In the pop-up window, select your preference (cancel immediately or cancel at expiry) and click `Confirm`. ##### Datacenters In the `Datacenters` tab, you can add a datacenter, order a host, order a datastore, or see more details about your datacenters. #### Add a datacenter. Click the `Add a datacenter` button. On the next screen, select your vDC and host types and click `Add a datacentre`. #### Order a host. Click the _more options_ `...` button to the right of your datacenter and choose `Order a host`. On the next screen, select your host and click `Confirm order`. **Note:** You can learn more about managing hosts in [this guide](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/managing-hosts-storage.md). #### Order a datastore. Click the _more options_ `...` button to the right of your datacenter and choose `Order a datastore`. On the next screen, select your datastore type and click `Confirm order`. **Note:** You can learn more about managing datastores in [this guide](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/managing-hosts-storage.md). #### See more details about your datacenter. Click the `name` of your datacenter to open more detailed information about it, which will be explored in the [section below](#exploring-the-datacenter-dashboard). ##### Users In the `Users` tab, you can manage who has access to the vSphere client. #### Create a user. Click `Create User` at the top of the page. In the pop-up window, enter a name, password, and email address for the user, and then click `Next`. **Warning:** **NOTE:** Passwords must... - Contain at least one number, - Contain at least one letter, - Contain lower-case letters, - Contain upper-case letters, and - Be a minimum of 16 characters and a maximum of 64 characters. Select the role/rights you wish to grant to the user, and then click `Next`. Verify the rights and email address for the user and click `Confirm`. #### Edit a user. Click the _more options_ `...` button to the right of the user and choose `Edit`. Adjust the information and options for the user, and click `Confirm` when you are finished. For more information, see our [Associating an email with a vSphere user](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/vsphere-edit-user.md) guide. #### View/edit the rights for each DC. Click the _more options_ `...` button to the right of the user and choose `View/Edit the rights for each DC`. This will take you to a new page, where you will need to click the _more options_ `...` button to the right of the datacenter and choose `Modify rights`. In the pop-up window, you can adjust the rights: - **vSphere access**: To set the global rights for a user in vSphere. | Right | Description | | ---------- | ------------------------------------ | | Operator | reserved for OVHcloud administrators | | None | no access | | Red-only | read-only access | | Read/Write | read and write access | - **Access to the VM Network**: Concerns management rights over the public network section (a.k.a "VM Network" in the vSphere interface). | Right | Description | | --------- | ----------------------------------------------- | | Operator | allows VMs to be configured on a public network | | None | no access | | Read-only | read-only access | - **Access to the V(X)LANs**: Concerns management rights over the private network section (VXLAN for Hosted Private Cloud and VLAN for SDDC). | Right | Description | | ------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Operator | allows VMs to be configured on a private network | | Administrator | allows port groups to be managed on the virtual switch (creation, modification, deletion), for SDDCs only | | None | no access | | Read-only | read access only | - **Host and storage management**: Gives the right to add additional resources through the OVHcloud plugin in the vSphere client. #### Change a user's password. Click the _more options_ `...` button to the right of the user and choose `Change password`. In the pop-up window, enter a new password, re-enter it to confirm, and click `Confirm`. For more information, see our [How to change the user password](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/change-user-password.md) guide. #### Delete a user. Click the _more options_ `...` button to the right of the user and choose `Delete this user`. In the pop-up window, click `Confirm` to begin the deletion process. You will see a progress bar while the deletion is occurring. You can click `Close` when it is 100% complete. ##### Security In the `Security` tab, you can see your current settings for your session expiry period, number of concurrent connections, vCenter access policy, and disconnection policy, as well as the IPs and IP blocks authorized to connect to your service. At the bottom of the page, you can also add or see your Key Management Servers. See our [Enabling Virtual Machine Encryption](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/enable-virtual-machine-encryption-vm-encrypt.md) guide for more details. #### Modify session expiry period. On the right side of the page, click `Modify session expiry`. Enter the number of minutes before session expiry, or check `☑️` the box next to **No session expiry**, and click `Next`. Verify your choices and click `Confirm`. #### Modify the number of concurrent connections. On the right side of the page, click `Modify the number of concurrent connections`. Enter the maximum number of concurrent connections and click `Next`. Verify your choices and click `Confirm`. #### Modify the disconnection policy. On the right side of the page, click `Modify the disconnection policy`. Choose whether to disconnect the first or last user connected, and then click `Confirm`. #### Add a new IP address range. Please view our dedicated guide, [Authorizing IP addresses for vCenter access](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/authorize-ip-vcenter-access.md), for more information. #### Modify or delete an IP address range. Click the _more options_ `...` button to the right of the IP block and choose either `Modify the IP range` or `Delete the IP range`. Modifying the range will allow you to change the IP and the description. If you choose to delete the IP, you will need to `Confirm` your decision in the pop-up window. ##### Operations The `Operations` tab keeps a log of all tasks executed on your infrastructure. You can sort the list by type, and (if the tasks are actionable) you will have options available through the _more options_ `...` button. **Note:** If your access to the vSphere client is denied, scheduled maintenance may be in progress. Check this tab first before taking further measures. ##### Windows license The `Windows license` tab shows your Windows SPLA license status. To order a Windows license, click `Activate the SPLA`. In the pop-up window, choose `windows`, check `☑️` the **Accept the contracts** box, and click `Order`. For more information about Windows licenses, see our [guide](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/account/billing/manage-licenses.md) and [pricing page](https://us.ovhcloud.com/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/images-licenses/).   ### Exploring the datacenter dashboard Log in to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](https://manager.us.ovhcloud.com/#/hub), choose the `Hosted Private Cloud` section, click the `Managed VMware vSphere` menu, and select your `PCC`. Choose your `datacenter` from the list, and a dashboard will show the following tabs: - General information - Hosts - Datacenters - NSX Edge Nodes (depending on your host profile) - Backup - Zerto - Virtual Machines Each of these areas and the actions that can be completed within them are explored in the menu below. **Note:** No matter which tab you are on, you can click the `pencil icon` at the top of the page to change the name of your datacenter. #### General information The `General information` tab provides basic information about your datacenter, such as the name, range, number of hosts and datastores, and links to management interfaces. #### Edit the name of or delete a datacenter. In the **General information** panel, click the _more options_ `...` button to the right of **Name** and choose `Edit` or `Delete the datacenter`. #### Edit the description of a datacenter. In the **General information** panel, click the _more options_ `...` button to the right of **Description** and choose `Edit`. #### Enable, resize, or add NSX Edge nodes (available depending on environment). In the **NSX Edges** panel, click the _more options_ `...` button to the right of **NSX Edge size** and choose `Enable`, `Resize`, or `Add an NSX Edge`. For more information about managing NSX Edge nodes, please see our [Pricing and management of OVHcloud NSX Edges](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/nsx-pricing.md) guide. ##### Hosts The `Hosts` tab allows you to view your existing hosts and order new ones using the `Order a host` button. To learning more about ordering and managing hosts, please see our [Managing Hosts and Storage](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/managing-hosts-storage.md) guide. ##### Datastores The `Datastores` tab allows you to view your existing datastores and order new ones using the `Order a datastore` button. You can also use the _more options_ `...` button to the right of the datastore to `Convert datastore to global`. To learning more about ordering and managing datastores, please see our [Managing Hosts and Storage](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/managing-hosts-storage.md) guide. ##### NSX Edge Nodes The `NSX Edge Nodes` tab provides a list of your NSX Edge nodes, as well as a `Add an NSX Edge` button and a `Resize` button. To learn more about managing NSX Edge nodes, see our [Pricing and management of OVHcloud NSX Edges](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/nsx-pricing.md) guide. ##### Backup The `Backup` tab allows you to enable a Veeam Backup solution. **Warning:** **NOTE:** Your Private Cloud must have an SPLA license before you can enable the backup. Choose your solution and click `Select solution`. Once the solution is activated, select a daily backup report option and click `Confirm report options`. **Note:** Check out the [Activating and using Veeam Managed Backup](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/veeam-backup-as-a-service.md) guide for more details. ##### Zerto The `Zerto` tab allows you to build a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) plan with Zerto. **Warning:** **NOTE:** You need to own a secondary Hosted Private Cloud solution to enable any Zerto option. See our [Setting up Zerto Virtual Replication for your DRP](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/zerto-virtual-replication-vsphere-drp.md) guide for more details. ##### Virtual Machines The `Virtual Machines` tab shows you all of the VMs in this environment. Clicking the _more options_ `...` button to the right of a machine will give you an `Activate license` option. **Note:** If the license is already active, this menu will have a `Delete license` option.   ## Go further Browse all the [VMware on OVHcloud guides](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/landing-page-vmware.md). Browse the rest of the [OVHcloud US documentation](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/index.md) for guides on our other products and services. Learn more about [VMware on OVHcloud](https://us.ovhcloud.com/hosted-private-cloud/vmware/) on the OVHcloud US website.