Tag : VCAP6

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.

Written by Christopher Lewis on January 21, 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 create a linked-clone blueprint.

Written by Christopher Lewis on January 17, 2017 .
In this post we cover the VCAP6-CMA Deploy - Objective 1.5: Create Fabric Groups utilizing Reservations and Reservation Policies