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VMware vRealize Orchestrator Cookbook - Second Edition

By : Daniel Langenhan
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VMware vRealize Orchestrator Cookbook - Second Edition

By: Daniel Langenhan

Overview of this book

VMware vRealize Orchestrator is a powerful automation tool designed for system administrators and IT operations staff who are planning to streamline their tasks and are waiting to integrate the functions with third-party operations software. This book is an update to VMware vRealize Orchestrator Cookbook and is blend of numerous recipes on vRealize Orchestrator 7. This book starts with installing and configuring vRealize Orchestrator. We will demonstrate how to upgrade from previous versions to vRealize Orchestrator 7. You will be taught all about orchestrator plugins and how to use and develop various plugins that have been enhanced in Orchestrator 7. Throughout this book, you will explore the new features of Orchestrator 7, such as the introduction of the control center, along with its uses. You will also come to understand visual programming, how to integrate base plugins into workflows, and how to automate VMware. You will also get to know how to troubleshoot vRealize Orchestrator. By the end of this book, you will be able to get the most out of your Orchestrator installation, and will be able to develop complex workflows and create your own highly integrated automations of vRealize environments.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
VMware vRealize Orchestrator Cookbook Second Edition
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
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Preface

Tuning the appliance


In this recipe, we will learn how to tune an Orchestrator appliance. This includes changing IP settings as well as switching off unused services to get more performance out of the appliance.

Getting ready

We need a configured and running Orchestrator appliance as well as a web browser and an SSH tool (such as PuTTY).

How to do it...

There is a lot that could be done to tune the Orchestrator appliance.

Virtual Hardware

When you deployed the Orchestrator appliance, it came in Virtual Hardware Version 7. The best thing to do is to upgrade the Virtual Hardware of the appliance to the most current version. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open the vCenter vSphere Web Client and find the Orchestrator VM.

  2. Right-click the VM and select Compatibility.

  3. If your VM is running, use Schedule VM Compatibility Upgrade, if the VM is powered off, choose Upgrade VM Compatibility.

  4. Acknowledge the upgrade and select the compatibility you wish to use. Use the highest Virtual Hardware setting.

  5. If your...