Delete duplicate objects from the object inventory.

Products

• VMware Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations) 8.x
• VMware Aria Operations 8.x

Issue/Introduction

• When searching the UI for an object by name, you see multiple objects: one collecting and the other(s) in a non-collecting state.
• Receiving alerts for the non-collecting duplicate objects. 
• Duplicate entries will also consume license, resulting in license over-usage.

 

Environment

8.x

Cause

When an adapter instance is removed from the integrations in Aria Operations without checking the "Delete Related Objects" checkbox, it can result in orphaned entries. This can result in duplicate entries that will remain in the system until they expire at the end of their retention period. Consequently, we may encounter multiple instances of the same data.

The migration of resources from one adapter instance to another, such as migrating a host from one vCenter to another, can also result in duplicate resources.

Resolution

NOTE: It's important to take snapshots of complete Aria Operations cluster because proceeding with the below steps.

Identify Duplicate Objects:

Search for and identify duplicate object entries in the Aria Operations inventory using the search functionality.

Steps to Remove Duplicate Objects in Aria Operations 8.x to 8.17.x:

• Navigate to the Environment--> Inventory section of Aria Operations.
• Use the search bar to find the specific object you wish to investigate for duplicates.
• Once the duplicates are identified, select the duplicate objects.
• Click on the Delete option to remove the duplicate objects from the inventory.

Steps to Remove Duplicate Objects in Aria Operations 8.18.x 

• Navigate to Operations > Configurations > Inventory Management 
• Use the search bar to find the specific object you wish to investigate for duplicates.
• Once the duplicates are identified, select the duplicate objects.
• Click on the Delete option to remove the duplicate objects from the inventory.

Note: If you do not have an option of Inventory management please sign in with the default admin user as it could be a permission issue

By following these steps, you can efficiently clean up duplicate objects in Aria Operations, ensuring a more organized and accurate inventory.