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Implementing VMware vCenter Server

By : Kostantin Kuminsky
Book Image

Implementing VMware vCenter Server

By: Kostantin Kuminsky

Overview of this book

Table of Contents (16 chapters)
Implementing VMware vCenter Server
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Administering vCenter Orchestrator


vCenter Orchestrator can be administered using the Orchestrator client. It's an easy-to-use desktop application that allows you to perform daily administration tasks such as importing packages, running and scheduling workflows, and managing user permissions.

To access it, go to Start | Programs | VMware | vCenter Orchestrator Client. In the Host name field, type the IP address that Orchestrator is bound to. This IP address is set in the configuration interface on the Network tab. Log in using the credentials that were set under the LDAP tab in the configuration interface.

Depending on the certificate installed on the Orchestrator server, you may receive a certificate warning. The table in the article at the following link describes each option that's offered:

http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.vmware.vsphere.vco_appliance.doc_42%2FGUID-D0C69C5A-5CA1-4B4B-A5E1-5888ACBDF64C.html

An Orchestrator client consists of multiple views that allow...