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Getting started

You can install and configure Lenovo XClarity One as a virtual machine in your local datacenter. Note that some functions are available not available when deployed as a local virtual machine.

Procedure

Complete the following steps to get started using XClarity One.
  1. Purchase licenses for each managed device, based on the functions you want to use.
  2. Set up XClarity One, either in the cloud or as a virtual machine in your local datacenter.
  3. Set up and connect the management hubs to XClarity One.
  4. Discover and manage devices.
  • Acquiring licenses
    Lenovo XClarity One is a for-fee cloud or virtual machine offering. You must acquire appropriate licenses to use XClarity One.
  • Setting up XClarity One in the cloud
    Use this information to set up your datacenter to use Lenovo XClarity One in the cloud.
  • Setting up XClarity One as a local VM
    You can install and configure Lenovo XClarity One as a virtual machine in your local datacenter. It includes the same infrastructure and management functions that you have when using XClarity One in the cloud.
  • Setting up a management hub
    Lenovo XClarity One monitors and manages devices through one or more light-weight device managers, called management hubs. The management hubs run as a virtual appliance on premises in the data centers, across multiple sites, where your devices are located, to provide in fast response times, low latency, and data security.
  • Discovering and managing devices
    Lenovo XClarity One discovers and manages supported devices through XClarity Management Hub 2.0.