Capacity utilization shows unexpected trends with CPU and memory demand running out

Products

• VCF Operations/Automation (formerly VMware Aria Suite)

Issue/Introduction

Capacity calculation show demand for CPU and memory running out even though recent data suggest otherwise.

Recent trend aren't taken into account for capacity calculation.

Environment

Aria Operations 8.18.x

Resolution

Reset the capacity calculation by removing historical data.

1. Log into the UI and navigate to the object.
2. Click on the Capacity tab.
3. Under Time Remaining click on the RESET button.
4. Set the starting date you want to change from when historical utilization is calculated and click Restart Calculation.