Next Level VMware vSphere Monitoring on Microsoft SCOM

In times of rapid transformation within the VMware ecosystem, IT teams are reassessing how to best maintain virtual environments as stable, secure, and efficient as possible. With numerous monitoring options available on the market, the question arises: Why stick with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)?

The answer is simple — SCOM remains a cornerstone of enterprise-grade monitoring. Its reliability, extensibility, and seamless integration with Microsoft and non-Microsoft workloads make it the trusted backbone for hybrid IT operations. And with the new NiCE VMware vSphere Management Pack 6.1, SCOM users can continue to monitor their VMware environments with unmatched precision, performance, and confidence.

Why it matters

As organizations modernize their infrastructure, the ability to maintain consistent, unified monitoring across platforms becomes increasingly important. The NiCE VMware vSphere Management Pack for Microsoft SCOM provides exactly that — a single-pane-of-glass view that combines VMware, Microsoft, and other enterprise workloads safeguarded under one familiar, robust monitoring shield. With version 6.1, you can rely on faster insights, stronger resilience, and smarter automation — ensuring your VMware operations stay efficient, compliant, and always one step ahead.

For more, watch the NiCE VMware vSphere Management Pack 6.1 Walkthrough.

What’s new with NiCE VMware vSphere Management Pack 6.1

The NiCE VMware vSphere Management Pack 6.1 builds on years of proven expertise and trusted customer partnerships — now delivering a smarter, faster, and more resilient monitoring experience for VMware environments on Microsoft SCOM.

• High-Performance Data Collection — optimized for faster processing and visualization of VMware metrics across vCenter, clusters, hosts, and VMs.
• Near Real-Time Discovery of VMware vSphere Changes — a new trigger-based discovery mechanism ensures your monitoring stays instantly aligned with live infrastructure changes.
• Resilient, High-Availability Monitoring Concept — continuous visibility even under network pressure or system failures, powered by SCOM Resource Pools.
• Native SCOM Integration — fully aligned with your existing dashboards, alerting, and workflows — no external services or WMI needed.
• VMware vSphere Security Monitoring — proactively detect misconfigurations and access risks to maintain compliance and protect workloads.
• Detailed ESXi Configuration Monitoring — gain deep insights into ESXi host settings and health for proactive troubleshooting and optimization.
• Enhanced Datastore IOPS Monitoring — pinpoint storage bottlenecks in real time to ensure consistent VM performance.
• Expanded Virtual Machine Performance Monitors — get deeper analytics into VM behavior, capacity trends, and performance anomalies.
• New Monitoring Sizing Tool — easily tailor monitoring scope and performance to your environment’s scale and requirements.