When going to Dashboards, the "Create" button is missing when logging as an AD user account with an Administrator role assigned, or the local user admin.
Unable to create new dashboard, view, or report
Environment
VMware Aria Operations 8.x
Cause
VMware Aria Operations is Standard edition which does not include the Customizable Dashboards, Reports, and Views feature.
Resolution
Apply an Advanced or Enterprise edition license to VMware Aria Operations