For more information about item identifiers please see the item identifiers section.


Primary Identifier

The VMware system name - for more information see the agent settings.


Secondary Identifier

Not used by default


  • The vCenter server instance identifier can be used when "Use Instance Identifier" is enabled in the agent settings.

  • The host serial number can be used when the "Use Host Serial Number" setting is enabled in the agent settings.


Tertiary Identifier

Not used




In addition to the VMware system items that are created VMware Physical ESX Host items are also created from the same data. These items will use the following item identifiers.


Primary Identifier

The fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the VMware Physical ESX Host.


Secondary Identifier

The serial number of the VMware Physical ESX Host.


Tertiary Identifier

Not used