vCO

The recently released vCenter Orchestrator 4.1 requires and takes advantage of a 64-bit OS. For development purposes, it can be desirable to have a single server to perform the following roles: Windows Domain Controller (Active Directory) E-mail Server (POP3/SMTP) Database Server vCenter Server vCO Server vCO Client This short article is intended to help you get all these services running on a single server. Setting up these features in an incorrect order may result in conflicting ports and/or the inability to get some of the software installed.

Yes, it is that time of year again. VMworld 2010 is nearly upon us! And, yes, Orchestrator will have a few sessions available for your education :) Currently listed are 3 sessions: VMware vCenter Orchestrator - Orchestrating the Cloud (Advanced Lab Tutorials) Lab: VMware vCenter Orchestrator (Hands-on Lab) Saving Time with vCenter Orchestrator (Breakout Session) Lab: VMware vCenter Orchestrator This 1 hour hands-on lab will provide you with an introduction to vCO 4.

In my previous article How to install vCenter Orchestrator (vCO), I walked you through a screen-by-screen installation of vCO. The only major item lacking from that previous article is the ever-important configuration steps. In the past, many people have had troubles with getting the configuration of vCO correct. This article is an effort to help walk you through each of the screens to provide you insight and recommendations on how to get vCenter Orchestrator configured and working in your environment.

vCenter Orchestrator 4.1 has been just released as part of vSphere 4.1. Here is a summary of the main changes since version 4.0, along with our analysis. Improvements Performance and scalability: 5 to 10 times faster than vCO 4.0. 10,000 managed VMs per vCenter Orchestrator Server instead of 3,000 in 4.0! vCO Workflow engine and scripting engine code base has been optimized. Workflows are now processed faster, using fewer resources.

This second tutorial assumes you have completed part 1 and use the Provision VM workflow. Concepts covered in this article include: How to create a Workflow using subworkflows How to map inputs, outputs, and attributes How to use user interactions How to do basic presentations How to use validation presentation properties How to handle exception and write to the event log How to use vCO Server and System objects in scriptable boxes How to use the API search How to launch a Workflow from the vCenter Orchestrator Client How to launch a Workflow from a webview, using the vCenter Orchestrator Weboperator How to set rights on workflows How to set up the vCO mail plug-in NOTE: Webviews were deprecated and removed in vRealize Orchestrator 7.

This article is the first in a series of tutorials for developing a basic VM self service portal. It is meant to be educational rather than exhaustive. Other articles will follow up for supporting more advanced features and a less static configuration. Concepts covered in this article include: How to create a simple Workflow How to map inputs, outputs, and attributes How to launch a Workflow from a webview, using the vCenter Orchestrator Weboperator How to launch a Workflow from the vCenter Orchestrator Client NOTE: Webviews were deprecated and removed in vRealize Orchestrator 7.

To increase usability and acceptance of vCO we - mightycare solution - created a vCO Plugin for vSphere Client. So admins and users has a direct access to the big world of vCO workflows. Actual our Beta comes up with following features: customizable context menu for virtual machines state and parameter values for running workflows optional prompt for finished workflows with values and state (can be checked for each flow) customizable input for input parameters - predefined or prompt for input (for each parameter in each flow) all settings per user, saved in registry - roaming user friendly To make a round tool we need your input - what do you think about it - what functions do you need in a tool like this.

Are you getting started with VMware’s vCenter Orchestrator? vCO can be a challenge or a breeze to learn depending on your skill sets and what you’re trying to accomplish. It allows for the creation of very complicated workflows with minimal effort if you know where to look and are familiar with the interface. Knowing where to look can sometimes be key. I’ve launched this site in an effort to help enlighten those getting started with vCO so I welcome your feedback.

This article will describe the steps necessary to install and configure VMware vCenter Orchestrator (VCO). Parts of the configuration are often a challenge even for experienced administrators. My goal here is to help you get a functional VCO server up and running. I've even put together a step-by-step video on How to Install vCenter Orchestrator here on vCOTeam.info ! Take a look & tell your colleagues! Updated comments for vCO 4.