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Can I modify the roles of registered users? What roles are available?

Yes, you can modify the roles and groups for each user account.

The available roles are as follows:
Admin: Has access to all menus and can perform most tasks, including adding users and updating settings.
Manager: Oversees organizational resources and approves access/resource requests.
Developer: Monitors their own resources and submits resource requests.
Operator: Provides and manages resources requested by developers.

What user information is managed in IAM?

Through User details, you can manage items such as Name, Email, Role, Group, and Last Login.

What is the function of IAM?

IAM, short for Identity and Access Management, registers and manages user accounts and access information.

How do I add a group?

Click the 'New Group' button to add a group.
This allows you to link multiple users and resources into a single group, granting access permissions to specific data and virtual machines.
You can specify the Group Name, Description, and Members.

What can be done in Group Management?

It allows you to grant users access permissions to specific data and virtual machines.
By linking multiple users and resources into a single group, permissions can be easily managed.
Groups registration information is provided in a table format, where you can view Group Name, Members, Linked VM, Last Updates, and Creator.

How do I register an API Key?

Click the 'Add Key' button to add a new 'API Key'.
You can specify the Provider (Proxmox, VMware, OpenStack), Host Address, Key Type (API Token, Client Credential), and Datacenter Name.

What is the API Key management feature?

It allows you to manage API keys for integration with external systems or services.
API key registration information is managed in a table format, where you can view Datacenter Name, Provider, Host Address, Key Type, and Status.

How do I register an Alert Policy?

Click the 'New Policies' button to add a new 'Alert Policy'.
You can specify the resource type, resource metric, trigger settings, cooldown period, and other parameters to create the alert policy.

How do I activate registered Alert Policies?

You can easily enable or disable alerts by simply clicking the toggle switch.

What functions are managed in Alert Policies? Do they operate independently or are they linked to the entire system?

Alert Policies manage notification rules and alerts for system monitoring.
Configured alerts are processed in connection with Notifications.

Can I check all resource usage by node?

Yes, by clicking a node, you can view all information for the selected node.
You can see the status of nodes assigned to the cluster (Critical, Warning, Good), visualize the status of virtual machines on a map (Good: Green, Warning: Orange, Critical: Red, Stopped: Gray), view the operational status of all assigned VMs, check VM resource usage in scatter plots, and access detailed node information including Storage Status, System Log, and Node Task History.

Can I check the resource usage of all resources within a single cluster?

Yes, by clicking on a cluster, you can view all information for the selected cluster.
You can check cluster status (Critical, Warning, Good), virtual machine status (Running, Stopped, Paused, Unknown), resource usage by cluster (CPU, Memory, Storage), detailed node information (Provider, Uptime, Hosted VM, CPU Usage, Memory Usage), and cluster log information.

How can I check resource usage?

Infrastructure resource information is provided in a tree format based on clusters, allowing you to check resource usage and optimization.
The tree is structured according to the cluster hierarchy and can be viewed in the order of 'Cluster' > 'Nodes'.

Can ITSM and incidents be managed together?

'ITSM Requests' is a feature for managing cloud resources through a resource request and approval process, providing a list of ITSM request information.
(This feature will be developed in the future).

What kind of infrastructure did the incident occur on? Can I check its structure right away?

Yes, by clicking the 'Go to Infrastructure' button in the incident details, you can access a link to the 'Infrastructure Tree', where you can view information about the nodes and VMs related to the incident.

What is the Incident List?

It provides detailed incident information and analysis data in a table format.
You can view details such as incident type, threshold exceedance status, category, assignee, and report creator information.
(The Analytics tab will be developed in the future).

What does the Operation Dashboard monitor?

It monitors the incident status and resource status of the entire infrastructure.
You can view pie charts showing the status of Incidents (Resolved, In Progress, Open), Severity (Critical, Warning), Resource Type (VM, Node), and Metric Types (Memory Usage, CPU Usage, Network Out, Disk Read, and others).

Can I add a new VM? How can I do it?

Yes, you can create a new VM by clicking the New VM button.
You can specify the VM Name, Authority Group (a group registered in Group Management), Provider (Proxmox, VMware, OpenStack), Node, Template selection, Compute (Socket, Core, Memory), OS, and Storage.

What information can be managed for VMs within resources?

VM status information is displayed in a table summarizing the virtual machines. It provides detailed information such as VM Status, Provider, Type, Instance ID, Node, CPU Usage, Memory Usage, Storage Usage, Uptime, Host Memory, Authority, and UUID.

What information can be managed for nodes within resources?

Node status information includes Node Status, Node ID, Provider, Cluster, Uptime, Allocated CPU, Hosted VM, and detailed information on CPU, Memory, and Storage.

What types of resources are managed in virtualization instances, and how are they presented?

The status of running virtual machines (VMs) is provided in a scorecard format, allowing you to check compute resource utilization such as CPU usage, memory usage, and storage usage.

What does a virtualization instance manage?

It monitors and manages the status of virtualization instances (compute resources).

Is there a way to view the link structure of infrastructure resources in a topology format?

Yes, in 'Infrastructure Overview', 'Resource Topology' is provided considering the structural characteristics of VMs.
Storage and Network connected to the VM are also displayed in a topology format, and you can check information related to specific storage or network failure detection.
The color indicators are the same as those used for VM status information.

Does it provide an easy way to identify resource status?

Yes, resource status is visualized with color indicators from the agent level to the alert level, allowing users to intuitively understand the status at a glance. This method is applied consistently across all OpsNow Prime features.

Black: No Agent Installed
Blue: Agent Installed + No Alert Policy
Green: Agent + Alert Policy + No Alerts (Healthy)
Yellow: Warning Alerts Present
Red: Critical Alerts Present

What is the hierarchical structure of the infrastructure managed in Prime?

The infrastructure follows a hierarchical structure of Cluster - Node - VM.
This structure can be easily viewed through the 'Infrastructure Tree'.

What resource information can be viewed in 'Infrastructure Overview'?

You can monitor the status of all managed infrastructure resources including Node, VM, Storage, and Network.

Can I check the recent activity history of the infrastructure I manage?

Yes, you can view recent change activities through 'Recent Changes' in the 'Infrastructure Monitoring Dashboard'.

Can I view detailed information about the nodes currently in operation?

Yes, by clicking on a node mapped to a cluster, you can view detailed information about the selected node.
You can check the mapped cluster, node summary information, VM summary information, node metrics, alerts, and recent change history.

Can I view only the nodes with high resource usage?

Yes, in 'Infrastructure Top 10 Resource', you can view the Top 10 resources for CPU, Memory, Disk I/O, Network I/O, and Storage Usage.

What information can be viewed in the cluster details?

You can view cluster information, nodes belonging to the cluster, VM summary information, resource usage, alerts, and recent change history.

How can I view detailed information about a cluster among my current virtualization assets?

On the 'Infrastructure Monitoring Dashboard' page, you can select an individual cluster under 'Cluster Availability' to view its detailed information.
In 'Cluster Availability', you can see charts showing CPU and memory resource usage for each operating cluster.

What information does the Infrastructure 'Monitoring Dashboard' provide?

It is a dashboard that provides real-time infrastructure resource monitoring and resource metrics in the form of visualized charts, allowing users to understand all information at a glance.

How can I get started with the service?

The service is provided through a contract-based agreement, either by direct inquiry or through a partner.
OpsNow Prime is not offered directly to end users of cloud services. Instead, it is a solution provided mainly to enterprises and public institutions through business contracts.
Accordingly, companies adopting OpsNow Prime will enter into a separate agreement to define the service scope, responsibilities, and support policies.

How would you describe the excellence of OpsNow Prime IaaS?

[From the VMware Alternative Perspective]
It is a practical alternative for companies struggling with the rising cost of VMware. OpsNow Prime eliminates license cost burdens with its open-source foundation and provides an intuitive single interface to manage multi-cloud IaaS environments. With real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and RBAC-based resource control, it makes managing complex infrastructures simple and efficient.

[From the Multi-Cloud Integration Perspective]
Although 87% of enterprises operate multi-cloud environments, many face challenges due to a lack of visibility and operational complexity. OpsNow Prime, based on Proxmox, unifies heterogeneous IaaS environments into a single intuitive platform. With real-time resource monitoring, automated provisioning, and role-based access control, it reduces complexity while strengthening control.

What features will be released in the future?

The upcoming features of OpsNow Prime include the following:
1. Expanded support for OpenStack and VMware.
2. ITSM, resource request, approval systematization, and real-time workflow monitoring.
3. AI-based incident management automation.
4. Application of MCP (Multi Context Protocol) standard.
5. A2A (Agent to Agent) collaboration technology.
6. xPU (GPU/NPU/TPU) resource monitoring and visualization of estimated power costs.
7. PaaS (CI/CD automation and application management).
8. AI Agent as a Service (Hybrid cloud operation management using only natural language prompts).
   Natural language-based cloud management using AI Agents.
  * Cloud operation management with AI Agents using standardized MCP protocol.
  * Simplified complex cloud operations with natural language prompts (e.g., CI/CD build and deployment).
  * Automatic generation of natural language diagnostic reports and suggested solutions in case of incidents.

Ultimately, these features aim to support efficient and systematic cloud infrastructure operations.

What are the key features of OpsNow Prime IaaS v1.0?

1. Proxmox-based Virtual Infrastructure Management
Provides virtualization infrastructure management and control based on Proxmox, offering cost reduction benefits through migration from VMware to Proxmox.

2. Real-time Incident Detection and Response
Enables real-time detection and management of incidents, supporting an optimized operational environment.

3. AI-Ready Multi-Cloud Platform
Lays the foundation for a next-generation multi-cloud platform designed for intelligent AI cloud management.

4. GPU Resource Monitoring (Scheduled for release in Q2 2026)
Includes GPU resource monitoring capabilities for AI/ML workloads and high-performance computing (HPC).

What is OpsNow Prime IaaS released in September 2025?

OpsNow Prime IaaS is an open-source virtualization platform based on Proxmox that provides integrated infrastructure management capabilities to simplify the complexity of heterogeneous multi-cloud infrastructure management. It also serves as the foundation for upcoming AI-based features.

OpsNow Prime IaaS v1.0 provides virtualized computing resources as infrastructure. Using this infrastructure, users can manage virtual machines, storage, networks, and operating systems.
- VMs provide computing resources, and users can create, manage, and adjust them.
- Resources can be scaled up or down as needed, allowing users to increase or decrease computing capacity based on their requirements.
- It supports various databases and development environments, allowing users to configure environments as needed.
- For automated management, APIs can be used to automate resource provisioning, monitoring, and security.

What is OpsNow Prime?

It is an AI Hybrid CMP platform that integrates and manages various hybrid cloud environments and costs in a single platform.
In the OpsNow Prime target model, the following are managed:
- IaaS: Infrastructure resources such as VM, storage, network, and GPU
(On-premises installation is the default, and private cloud deployment is also supported)
- PaaS: Database, container platform, middleware, CI/CD, etc.
- SaaS: Public cloud cost and usage status (current OpsNow product line)

In other words, OpsNow Prime integrates and manages all clouds including on-premises, private and public clouds, VM, container, and GPU.

What happens to my existing data if I cancel my subscription?

Your personal data will be deleted as soon as you cancel your subscription. Other data such as cloud resources, costs, and security check results is stored for up to 3 months.
Also, after canceling and unsubscribing, it is not possible to restore data for the previous subscription period.

What kind of service is OpsNow FinOps?

OpsNow FinOps is a platform for cloud cost monitoring and optimization.

It helps organizations efficiently manage their cloud resource usage through cost analysis, tag management, budget settings, and alerting capabilities. It supports all major multi-cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, and can be managed in an integrated manner from a single dashboard.

What data can I view on the dashboard?

On the dashboard, you can view various data at a glance, such as the status of cloud assets, resource utilization, cost trends, and security status. The dashboard is structured in the form of widgets, and widgets can be freely added and positions changed according to the user's convenience.

Do you offer suggestions to reduce cloud costs?

OpsNow FinOps automatically recommends ways to reduce costs with features such as detecting inactive resources, recommending reserved instances, and storage optimization.

How do I know how much I can save with OpsNow?

OpsNow analyzes the cost of cloud resources and even suggests ways to optimize resources accordingly.

Check it out in OpsNow's Cost menu.

What does Resource Scheduler do?

It is a feature that allows users to set their own usage time for the desired resources.

You can control resources to be turned on or off at any time.

Can I get reports on cloud resources?

OpsNow provides a template report containing necessary information for each resource.

If the desired report is not available, a customized report function is also provided so that each user can directly include the required information.

Can I get a notification if something goes wrong with my registered resources?

Yes, it's possible. Users can receive notifications according to their desired status values for each Asset and Cost menu. For more powerful notification functions, check AlertNow products separately.

Can I manage registered cloud resources by tagging them?

OpsNow allows you to register tags on AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud resources. You can create and manage tags provided by default in existing CSP or tag rules desired by users.

Can I determine if the resources in the registered cloud are being used well?

OpsNow allows you to check at a glance whether registered resources are being used efficiently compared to performance.

Resource optimization allows you to eliminate unnecessary resources and optimize cloud resources.

Can I get an alarm if it violates the policy?

OpsNow provides immediate notifications and solutions when overbudgeting, unused resources, and undermanaged security groups are discovered so that issues can be identified quickly (AlertNow, you can receive two types of notifications via email).

Can I create my own policies?

Yes, it's possible. You can create a guide on how to improve each resource by combining the required policies provided by OpsNow.

What is the governance function?

It is a menu where you can easily create governance policies and rules that are essential for cloud operations, and perform compliance and inspection all at once.

How do I register the Cloud account I'm currently using to use the service?

To register an account for cloud services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure (Azure), Google Cloud (GCP), and Naver Cloud (Ncloud), you can register at the following two locations.
1) When registering as a member, refer to the cloud account registration guide to register an account
2) Register an account on the Settings > Cloud Accounts > Account Registration page

For more details, please refer to the user guide provided when logging in, which provides detailed step-by-step instructions.

* You must first log in to view the user guide.

※ However, Naver Cloud only supports general enterprise service account registration.

What clouds are currently supported? What cloud service accounts can I register and manage?

The cloud services supported by each service are as follows.
— Asset: AWS, Azure, GCP, Ncloud, OCI
— Cost: AWS, Azure, GCP, Ncloud, OCI
— Governance: AWS, Azure, GCP
— DevOS: AWS, Azure, GCP, Ncloud, OCI
— Security: AWS, Azure, GCP

How are admin users different from regular users?

Admin users can edit subscription payment information or change subscription plans.
You can also perform account management tasks such as changing notification settings, managing user rights, and checking security settings.

What is the data collection cycle?

Data is collected by dividing the collection cycle into 15 minutes, 1 hour, and 3 hours according to the product weights used to calculate the security score.
For key resources, the violation history is updated every 15 minutes.

How do I proceed in the case of inviting users?

In the case of a user invitation, the user with administrative authority who created the company must proceed.

You can finally enter the OpsNow platform through an invitation.

*How to invite: Settings > Members > Click the '+ Invite Members' button

How can I view and edit my information?

You can view and edit your information in Settings > Profile.

The information provided is ID, email, name, mobile phone, company name, department name, job, basic language, and consent to receive marketing information.

How can I get technical support?

You can make technical support requests via email, phone, or live chat through the customer support page.

The application hours are listed on the website.

I'm already subscribed to a plan. I want to add more cloud accounts during the subscription period, what should I do?

You can add up to the basic number of cloud accounts provided in each plan at no additional charge. If you add more cloud accounts than the built-in number, additional charges will be automatically paid as follows.

[If you have a monthly subscription]
If you add a cloud account, the usage fee for each cloud account is calculated per day and automatically paid immediately. At this time, the increase is calculated by applying the number of days remaining from the date the cloud account was added until the next subscription payment date. After the date you added the subscription, it will be automatically paid in addition to the existing subscription fee from the date you added it.


[For prepaid subscriptions]
If you add the number of cloud accounts, the number of days remaining in the contract period is calculated and billed at the daily rate per cloud account.

I want to change the subscription plan I chose when I signed up for membership to a different plan. What should I do?

You can change your subscription plan through our sales team.
Click [Contact Us] > [Product/Service Inquiries] at the top of the website to leave your requests and questions.
Our customer service support team will contact you shortly to help you change your subscription plan.

What types of prepaid payment methods are there?

[Automatic monthly payment]
It is a method of paying the usage fee in advance every month. A monthly plan consists of a subscription plan or per-user pricing, and the subscription automatically renews on the monthly end date if you don't cancel the subscription.

[1-year prepaid subscription]
It is a method of paying the usage fee for 1 year in advance each year. If you don't cancel your subscription, your subscription will automatically renew at the end of the 1-year period.

[3-year prepaid subscription]
It is a method of prepayment for 3 years of use. If you don't cancel your subscription, your subscription will automatically renew at the end of the 3-year period.
(An advance notice will be given when the expiration date is nearing.)

Is Value Added Tax (VAT) included in the plan subscription fee?

Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged separately for each subscription fee for each plan.
You can check the final amount including VAT on the amount to be paid page during the subscription process.

I want to change the date on which I pay my monthly bill How do I make changes?

If you want to change the payment date that your monthly bill is paid, you can change it by selecting a different payment date by clicking [Change payment date] in the Settings > Subscriptions menu.

— Default payment date: 20th of each month
— Changeable payment dates: 15th, 20th, 25th

How are the pricing plans structured?

In the case of OpsNow FinOps, we operate with customer-specific pricing plans.

For detailed pricing policies, please contact us through a service inquiry and we will inform you.

How do I register an API Key?

Click the 'Add Key' button to add a new 'API Key'.
You can specify the Provider (Proxmox, VMware, OpenStack), Host Address, Key Type (API Token, Client Credential), and Datacenter Name.

What is the API Key management feature?

It allows you to manage API keys for integration with external systems or services.
API key registration information is managed in a table format, where you can view Datacenter Name, Provider, Host Address, Key Type, and Status.

How do I register an Alert Policy?

Click the 'New Policies' button to add a new 'Alert Policy'.
You can specify the resource type, resource metric, trigger settings, cooldown period, and other parameters to create the alert policy.

How do I activate registered Alert Policies?

You can easily enable or disable alerts by simply clicking the toggle switch.

What functions are managed in Alert Policies? Do they operate independently or are they linked to the entire system?

Alert Policies manage notification rules and alerts for system monitoring.
Configured alerts are processed in connection with Notifications.

Can I modify the roles of registered users? What roles are available?

Yes, you can modify the roles and groups for each user account.

The available roles are as follows:
Admin: Has access to all menus and can perform most tasks, including adding users and updating settings.
Manager: Oversees organizational resources and approves access/resource requests.
Developer: Monitors their own resources and submits resource requests.
Operator: Provides and manages resources requested by developers.

What user information is managed in IAM?

Through User details, you can manage items such as Name, Email, Role, Group, and Last Login.

What is the function of IAM?

IAM, short for Identity and Access Management, registers and manages user accounts and access information.

How do I add a group?

Click the 'New Group' button to add a group.
This allows you to link multiple users and resources into a single group, granting access permissions to specific data and virtual machines.
You can specify the Group Name, Description, and Members.

What can be done in Group Management?

It allows you to grant users access permissions to specific data and virtual machines.
By linking multiple users and resources into a single group, permissions can be easily managed.
Groups registration information is provided in a table format, where you can view Group Name, Members, Linked VM, Last Updates, and Creator.

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