When adding AD as an identity source, you need to enter the Domain Name and provide the credentials of an AD user with domain join privileges to authenticate and add the domain.
In the vSphere Client, you need to select 'Add Identity Source' and choose the appropriate method for AD integration, which is typically 'Active Directory (Integrated Windows Authentication)'.
The process to add AD as an identity source is performed under the vCenter Single Sign-On (SSO) configuration in the vSphere Client.

CPU Ready time is a key metric reflecting how long a VM waits to be scheduled on a physical CPU.
Monitoring this metric helps determine if CPU saturation is the genuine bottleneck before adjusting resource allocations or migrating VMs.

The primary benefit of creating a VM template in VMware vCenter is that it allows for the rapid deployment of virtual machines (VMs) with predefined configurations, including the operating system, installed applications, and other settings. This accelerates the process of provisioning VMs, ensuring consistency and saving time during deployment.

To assign roles to users or groups in vCenter, you first need to navigate to the vSphere Client and select the object (such as a datacenter, cluster, or host) where the permissions will be applied.
After selecting the object, you use the 'Add Permission' option from the context menu to start the process of assigning permissions.
You then select the role you want to assign, which will be from the predefined list of roles in vCenter.
These roles define the level of access for the user or group.