VMware vRealize Orchestrator Cookbook - Second Edition by Daniel Langenhan

Key FeaturesUnleash the power of VMware vRealize Orchestrator 7 and automate your VMware infrastructureCustomize and tune your orchestrator by programming and working with pluginsWork through enticing recipes that can be implemented in your organizationExplore the new and upcoming plugins of Puppet, Docker, Chef, and VMware Replication for VMware vRealize OrchestratorBook DescriptionVMware 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.What you will learnInstall, configure, and optimize Orchestrator installations (Windows, Appliance, and vRA integrated)Explore all the visual programming elements without needing additional infrastructureWork with plugins such as SSH, mail, SQL, PowerShell, AD, SOAP, SNMP, AMQP, and RESTDiscover how to create VMware automationGet to know about user management, import/export, and synchronization as well as the packaging applicationUnderstand policies, resources, and web viewsTroubleshoot vRO ApplianceAbout the AuthorDaniel Langenhan is a Virtualisation expert with formidable skills in Architecture, Design and Implementation for large multi-tier systems. His experience and knowledge of process management, enterprise-level storage, Linux and Windows operation systems has made him and his business a highly sought after international consultancy in the Asia-Pacific and European regions for multinational clientele in the areas of Finance, Communication, Education and Government. Daniel has been working with VMware products since 2002 and is directly associated with VMWare since 2008. His proven track record of successful integrations of Virtualisation into different business areas while minimizing cost and maximizing reliability and effectiveness of the solution for his clients.Currently, Daniel is operating in the Europe and Asia-Pacific region with his company vLeet GmbH and Melbourne Business Boosters Pty Ltd.Daniels expertise and practical approach to VMWare has resulted in the publication of the following books:Instant VMware vCloud Starter, Packt PublishingVMware View Security Essentials, Packt PublishingVMware vCloud Director Cookbook, Packt PublishingVMware vRealize Orchestrator Cookbook, Packt PublishingVMware vRealize Orchestrator Essentials, Packt PublishingHe has also lent his expertise to many other publishing projects as a Technical Editor.Table of ContentsInstalling and Configuring OrchestratorOptimizing Orchestrator ConfigurationDistributed DesignProgramming SkillsVisual ProgrammingAdvanced ProgrammingInteracting with OrchestratorBetter Workflows and Optimized WorkingEssential PluginsBuilt-in PluginsAdditional PluginsWorking with vSphereWorking with vRealize Automation