Extending Visibility with VMware Cloud Foundation’s Management Pack Builder

What Is the Management Pack Builder (MPB)? The Challenges MPB Solves Key Benefits of Using MPB A Typical MPB Workflow Example: Creating a Backup Job Management Pack Best Practices for Success How MPB Fits into VMware Cloud Foundation Final Thoughts Discover more from VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Blog Related Articles Extending Visibility with VMware Cloud Foundation’s Management Pack Builder Diagnostics for VMware Cloud Foundation Operations – Newest Findings Workload Placement in VMware Cloud Foundation: Smarter VM Deployment for Performance and Efficiency In modern hybrid and private clouds, operational data pours in from everywhere — backup systems, storage arrays, SaaS platforms, and edge devices. But integrating those data sources into one cohesive monitoring platform can be a challenge. That’s where the Management Pack Builder (MPB) for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) comes in. MPB is a no-code tool that empowers operations teams to bring external data into VCF’s analytics and monitoring engine, without writing a single line of code. MPB is a feature in VMware Cloud Foundation that allows you to create custom management packs — or adapters — to import external telemetry into VCF. It enables you to: Connect to REST APIs. Define custom objects (hosts, clusters, backup jobs, appliances). Map metrics and properties so they appear directly in VCF dashboards, alerts, and analytics. Package everything as reusable management packs for deployment across your fleet. Think of MPB as a translator, turning raw API data into meaningful metrics and objects that VMware Cloud Foundation can understand and act on. Filling Gaps in Monitoring Coverage: Many third-party or homegrown systems lack native management packs. MPB bridges that gap, letting you import telemetry into the same operational environment used for VCF.