VCF Operations for Networks 9.1 Search Queries: The vRNI Query Language Lives On

If you spent years typing flows where firewall action = deny into vRealize Network Insight, then watched the product get renamed to Aria Operations for Networks and then absorbed into VCF Operations as VCF Operations for Networks, you probably have one practical question: did the search language survive? It did — completely. I compared the VCF Operations for Networks 9.1 search documentation against the legacy Aria Operations for Networks 6.13 docs page by page, and the query grammar is identical: same entity types, same where operators, same group by / order by / limit clauses, same planning and path queries. Even the REST API still answers under the old /api/ni/ (Network Insight) namespace. Your saved searches and your muscle memory carry over as-is. ...

July 27, 2026 · Cosmin Trif
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Deploying VMware Aria Operations for Networks via Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager

VMware Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight) provides deep network visibility, security analysis, and troubleshooting capabilities. Deploying VMware Aria Operations for Networks through VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager (ASLCM) ensures a streamlined installation process. Before You Begin Prerequisites Before proceeding, ensure that: • Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager (ASLCM) is installed and configured. • VMware Aria Operations for Networks binaries are manually downloaded from Broadcom’s Support portal. • vCenter and NSX credentials are available. ...

February 4, 2025 · Cosmin Trif