Tag : VCAP6-CMA
Written by Christopher Lewis on January 29, 2017 .
This post is a part of a series of posts for preparation for the VCAP6-CMA Deploy exam. For the full exam prep resources check here .
In this post we are covering the deployment and configuration of the External vRealize Orchestrator Appliance.
Prerequisite Steps
- A fully deployed vRealize Automation implementation.
Overview
- Deploy the External vRealize Orchestrator Appliance.
- Configure NTP Time Servers on the vRealize Orchestrator Appliance.
- Configure Authentication to use vRealize Automation Component Registry.
- Import the vRealize Automation Plugin.
- Run the Add vCAC host Workflow.
- Run the Add the IaaS host of a vCAC host Workflow.
- Run the Install vCO customizations Workflow.
- Configure vRealize Automation to use an External Orchestrator
- Create an Orchestrator Endpoint in vRealize Automation.
Step by Step Instructions
Deploying the VMware vRealize Orchestrator Appliance
Note: For anyone who has deployed an OVF/OVA before (such as the vRealize Automation Identity Appliance or the vRealize Automation Appliance) the steps will look very familiar!
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Written by Christopher Lewis on January 28, 2017 .
Objective Overview
Objective 1.3 - Deploy and Manage vRealize Automation Center Infrastructure Components
- Implement DNS requirements for Load Balancer integration according to a deployment plan.
- Install certificates on each relevant vRA component in standard and distributed model.
- Configure SSO Identity Source for use with vRealize Automation.
- Configure components using FQDN via CNAME definitions before load balancer is available.
- Configure SMTP notifications.
Objective Prerequisites
None.
Objective Breakdown
Implement DNS requirements for Load Balancer integration according to a deployment plan
For this section, you will need to ensure that you have the appropriate DNS A Record(s) in place for all of the components and the Load Balanced VIPs. This includes both forward (name to IP) and reverse (IP to name) lookup.
Written by Christopher Lewis on January 28, 2017 .
This post is a part of a series of posts for preparation for the VCAP6-CMA Deploy exam. For the full exam prep resources check here .
In this post we are covering the deployment of the vRealize Automation Proxy Agent so that we can create a vSphere Endpoint.
Prerequisite Steps
- Deploy and configure a supported Highly Available SSO Solution.
- Deploy and configure a supported Highly Available vRA Appliance solution ( HOWTO .
- Deploy and configure two vRealize Automation IaaS Web Servers ( HOWTO
- Deploy and configure two vRealize Automation IaaS Manager Servers ( HOWTO )
- Deploy and configure one or more vRealize Automation DEM Workers ( HOWTO ).
- Deploy one or more Windows Server 2012 Virtual Machines ( PDF ) to use as Proxy Agent Servers.
Overview
- Configure the vRealize Automation User permissions in vSphere
- Download the IaaS Installer from the vRealize Automation Virtual Appliance.
- Install the VMware vRealize Automation Proxy Agent for vSphere.
- Create the vSphere Endpoint in vRealize Automation.
Step by Step Instructions
Configure the vRealize Automation User permissions in vSphere
See HOWTO – Create vRealize Automation User Role in vCenter using PowerCLI
Written by Christopher Lewis on January 27, 2017 .
This post is a part of a series of posts for preparation for the VCAP6-CMA Deploy exam. For the full exam prep resources check here .
Prerequisite Steps
- Deploy one or more Windows Server 2012 Virtual Machines ( SPEC ) to use as DEM Worker Servers.
- Deploy and configure a supported Highly Available SSO Solution.
- Deploy and configure a supported Highly Available vRA Appliance solution ( HOWTO .
- Deploy and configure two vRealize Automation IaaS Web Servers ( HOWTO
- Deploy and configure two vRealize Automation IaaS Manager Servers ( HOWTO )
- Create DNS A and PTR Records for:
- vRealize Automation IaaS Manager VIP
- vRealize Automation IaaS Manager Server 1 (assumed as part of AD joi
- vRealize Automation IaaS Manager Server 2 (assumed as part of AD join)
- Create a Subject Alternative Name Certificate containing the following FQDNs:
- vRealize Automation IaaS Manager VIP
- vRealize Automation IaaS Manager Server 1
- vRealize Automation IaaS Manager Server 2
- Deploy one or more Windows Server 2012 Virtual Machines ( PDF ) to use as DEM Worker Servers.
Overview
- Configure the vRealize Automation IaaS DEM Prerequisites.
- Download the IaaS Installer from the vRealize Automation Virtual Appliance.
- Install the VMware vRealize Automation DEM Worker(s).
- Confirm the DEM Worker is registered.
Step by Step Instructions
Configure the vRealize Automation IaaS DEM Prerequisites.
I have covered the install of IaaS Server prerequisites in a previous post called HOWTO: Install the VMware vRealize Automation 6.x IaaS Prerequisites . The vRealize Automation IaaS DEM prerequisites are a subset of these, which are:
Written by Christopher Lewis on January 26, 2017 .
This post is a part of a series of posts for preparation for the VCAP6-CMA Deploy exam. In this quick post we will walkthrough how to deploy the VMware vRealize Automation 6.x IaaS Manager Servers.
Written by Christopher Lewis on January 25, 2017 .
This post is a part of a series of posts for preparation for the VCAP6-CMA Deploy exam. In this quick post we will walkthrough how to deploy the VMware vRealize Automation 6.x IaaS Web Servers.
Written by Christopher Lewis on January 25, 2017 .
This post is a part of a series of posts for preparation for the VCAP6-CMA Deploy exam. In this quick post we will walkthrough how to deploy the VMware vRealize Automation 6.x IaaS Database.
Written by Christopher Lewis on January 25, 2017 .
In this post we cover the VCAP6-CMA Deploy - Objective 1.2: Deploy and Manage vRA Appliances and IaaS Servers in a Distributed Configuration
Written by Christopher Lewis on January 24, 2017 .
This post is a part of a series of posts for preparation for the VCAP6-CMA Deploy exam. In this quick post we will walkthrough how to obtain the vRealize Automation 6.x IaaS Installer Packages
Written by Christopher Lewis on January 24, 2017 .
This post is a part of a series of posts for preparation for the VCAP6-CMA Deploy exam. In this quick post we will walkthrough how to configure the VMware vRealize Automation 6.x appliances.