Hi Jay,
Automation Point can run on a VM machine. It's no problem.. It can run on a Windows Server platform, or even on a WIndows 10 or 11 machine.
See this page in the manual: Requirements for the Automation Point Server Components
When running on a VM machine, there is only one issue, it's the Dialogic card.. This isnt supported by the VM installation.
However, these Dialogic cards are old, and replaced by VOIP.. Automation Point can now use VOIP instead of the Dialogic card to send out voice messages.
This VM machine can run anywhere, it doesnt need to be at the same location as the systems to monitor.
See this chapter: Connections Under Automation Point and the Connection Types supported..
See if this answers your question, or let us know and we are happy to answer any further questions related to this matter.
Best regards
Hennie Hermans
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Principal Support Engineer
Broadcom Software
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Original Message:
Sent: Mar 25, 2024 04:52 PM
From: james ruane
Subject: Installing CA AP 11.7 Server on a Cloud VM
As part of a zCloud data center move, I need to solution Operator access for to OPS/MVS Automation Point. Today the AP server is on the same raised floor as the Mainframe (both primary and DR locations), connecting via OSA ports over a client-owned dedicated router/switch. Does the AP server need to be proximate to the mainframe or can I install the AP Server on a VM in an on-prem private or public Cloud. The new data center has limited space for client equipment, so I wanted to see how others have designed AP Server for this scenario.
A related question is whether our user base could have the AP Server software installed on their workstation and run it as a thick client?
any pros and cons for the above>
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JayM
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