Virtualization-Virtual-To-Physical Device Relationships

This Virtual-to-Physical Device Relationships (Virtualization) report provides a comprehensive overview of the relationships between virtual devices and their corresponding physical hosts. It includes detailed information on the key attributes of both virtual assets and the physical hardware that supports them, enabling a clear understanding of how virtual environments are structured and managed within the organization. By presenting these relationships, the report supports effective monitoring, optimization, and management of both virtual and physical resources.

Report Usage

This maps and analyze the relationships between virtual machines and their associated physical hardware within the organization. By documenting these connections, the report supports effective management of the virtualized environment and facilitates informed resource allocation. This comprehensive analysis enables organizations to optimize virtualization strategies, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure that both virtual and physical assets are utilized to their fullest potential.

Example

During a capacity‑planning exercise, the Infrastructure Team examines the Virtual‑to‑Physical Device Relationships report to understand how virtual desktops and virtual servers are distributed across physical hosts.

The report highlights that several virtual desktops are concentrated on a single physical machine with limited resources. By identifying this imbalance, the team can redistribute VMs to optimize performance, reduce hardware strain, and maintain continuity of service.

Additionally, mismatched or incomplete VM‑to‑host mappings are flagged for correction, ensuring a clean and reliable virtualization inventory.

This supports proactive optimization, informed decision‑making, and improved infrastructure stability.

Steps

To view the Virtualization – Virtual‑To‑Physical Device Relationships report, perform the following steps:

Navigate to Reports > Asset Management to open the dashboards page. Search for Virtualization – Virtual‑To‑Physical Device Relationships from the dashboard list.
Figure: Dashboard
2.Select Virtual-to-Physical Device Relationships to open a structured, tabular view displaying all virtual and physical asset attributes.
Figure: Virtual-to-Physical Device Relationships summary report

3.The following table outlines key fields in the report along with concise descriptions of their purpose and usage.

Field	Description
Virtual Device Name	The name or identifier of the virtual machine.
Virtual Environment	The setting or context where the virtual device operates (virtual desktop, virtual server).
Virtual Device Type	The classification of the virtual device (virtual).
Virtual Domain	The network or domain to which the virtual device belongs.
Virtual OS	The operating system installed on the virtual device.
Virtual Service Pack	The service pack version or update level of the virtual machine’s OS.
Virtual Make	The manufacturer of the virtual device (e.g., VMware, Microsoft).
Virtual Model	The model or template used for the virtual device.
Physical Device Name	The name or identifier of the physical host machine.
Physical Environment	The setting or context where the physical device operates (e.g., desktop, server).
Physical Device Type	The classification of the physical device (e.g., physical).
Physical Domain	The network or domain of the physical host.
Physical OS	The operating system installed on the physical device.
Physical Service Pack	The service pack version or update level of the physical device’s OS.
Physical Make	The manufacturer of the physical device (e.g., Dell, HP).
Physical Model	The model of the physical host hardware.

Filters

Use filter icon to refine the report results based on selected criteria and display only relevant records.

Figure: Filters

Enter the details as described in the following table and click Apply filters to view the report or clear all to reset the filters.

Field	Description
Business Unit	Enter or search the Business Unit from the list.
Device Name	Enter or search the Device Name from the list.
Country of Usage	Enter or search the Country of Usage from the list.
Environment	Enter or search the Environment name from the list.
Device Type	Enter or search the Device Type from the list.
Manufacturer	Enter or search the manufacturer name from the list.
Product	Enter or search the Product name from the list.
License Metric	Enter or search the License Metric name from the list.