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Automating vSAN Policy Application: Building the Dashboard 1 of 5

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## Introduction:
In continuation of my previous blog post, where I introduced the concept of automatically applying the best vSAN policy on a VM, this article will delve into the detailed process of building a dashboard to enhance the visualization of this automated process. This series consists of five blogs, each providing an in-depth explanation of the entire system.

### Building the Dashboard

#### 1. Text Widget for vSAN Policy Information

To start off, let’s create a text widget that will provide essential information about the vSAN policy. Follow these steps:

– Navigate to: Configure -> Configuration Files -> Text Widget Content -> Add
– Configuration Used:
– Name: vSAN Policy
– Description: Used with Dashboard vSAN Policy
– Containing folder: User Defined (default selection)
– Content:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>Technical Information</title>
    <style>
        p {
            color: lightgreen;
            font-weight: bold;
        }
    </style>
</head>
<body>
    <p>The virtual machines (VMs) displayed on this dashboard exhibit an incorrect storage policy allocation. Modifying the policy configuration has the potential to yield enhanced operational performance.</p>
</body>
</html>

 

This configuration will display crucial technical information on the dashboard, explaining the significance of modifying the vSAN policy for improved performance.

#### 2. Text Widget for Website Logo

Now, let’s add another text widget to display the logo of your website on the dashboard:

– Navigate to: Configure -> Configuration Files -> Text Widget Content -> Add
– Configuration Used:
– Name: kablog logo
– Description: www.kablog.nl
– Containing Folder: User Defined
– Content:

<img src="https://www.kablog.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/banner-logo.png" alt="kablog">

 

This will showcase the logo of your website (www.kablog.nl) on the dashboard.

Feel free to customize the content to match your preferences.

## Conclusion:
By incorporating these text widgets into your dashboard, you not only provide users with valuable technical insights but also personalize the interface with your website’s logo. Stay tuned for the upcoming blogs in this series as we continue to explore the intricacies of automating vSAN policy application.

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