Understanding Alike Meta-Refresh

Alike Meta-Refresh

Introduction:

A meta-refresh job updates Alike's databases with the latest data from the hypervisor environment. This article explains how to run this job and its importance for ensuring accurate information in the Alike UI.

Purpose:

The meta-refresh job collects current metadata from the hypervisor host or pool via the API. It updates Alike's database with this information, ensuring the UI reflects the most recent state of the environment.

How It Works:

When triggered, Alike communicates with the hypervisor API to gather metadata on hosts, networks, storage, and VMs. This data replaces outdated information in Alike's database, keeping it synchronized with the hypervisor environment.

Frequency: The job runs automatically every 30 minutes, ensuring ongoing synchronization between Alike and the hypervisor environment.

Manual Execution: Users can manually run the meta-refresh job through the Alike UI for troubleshooting purposes, ensuring data consistency when needed.

Conclusion: Running the meta-refresh job is crucial for maintaining an accurate database in Alike, enabling users to make informed decisions and troubleshoot effectively.