Category: VMware

Deploying the VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle 8.18 using VCF 5.2.1

The official documentation for deploying the Aria Suite can be found here First step is to download the bundle by going to sddc-manager -> Repository -> Bundle management. Look for VMware Software Install Bundle – vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager 8.18.0-24029603 After the download is complete we can go to...

Upgrading VCF 5.x to VCF 5.2.1 Step by Step

With the release of VCF 5.2.1 I wanted to get my lab upgraded. The release blog can be found here and the release notes are here Please note that some of the components within the VCF will still need additional upgrading. Please read the release notes for additional details....

Cleaning up VCF bundles

With all the recent releases for VCF i noticed that my file system was getting full and once the updates are complete i wanted to reclaim all that used space. The first step was to identify the Bundle ID. We can find this by going to the bundle itself...

Deploying the Aria Suite Lifecycle 8.18 using VCF 5.2

The official documentation for deploying the Aria Suite can be found here First step is to download the bundle by going to sddc-manager -> Repository -> Bundle management. Look for VMware Software Install Bundle – vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager 8.18.0-24029603 After the download is complete we can go to...

Upgrading VMware Aria Automation to 8.18

In this post, I will cover upgrading my 8.x Aria Automation appliance to version 8.18. As a prerequisite, we need to have VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle upgraded to 8.18. Instructions can be found here. The Aria Automation binaries can be downloaded from here. In my case, it was VMware...

Upgrading Aria Automation to 8.18 via CLI: A Step-by-Step Guide

Upgrading Aria Automation (formerly known as vRealize Automation, vRA) is crucial for maintaining the efficiency, security, and compatibility of your automation tasks. For environments without VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle, you can still perform the upgrade using the vracli command-line utility. This blog post will guide you through the process...

Upgrading Aria Automation via CLI: A Step-by-Step Guide

Upgrading Aria Automation (formerly known as vRealize Automation, vRA) is crucial for maintaining the efficiency, security, and compatibility of your automation tasks. For environments without VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle, you can still perform the upgrade using the vracli command-line utility. This blog post will guide you through the process...

VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle upgrade to 8.18

In this guide i will go over the steps of getting an existing 8.x vRSLCM appliance upgraded to the latest 8.18 release. The release notes can be found here. We can upgrade from vRealize Lifecycle Manager to VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle. The first step is to log in to...

Upgrading VCF 5.x to VCF 5.2 Step by Step

With the release of VCF 5.2 I wanted to get my lab upgraded. The release blog can be found here and the release notes are here Please note that some of the components within the VCF will still need additional upgrading. Please read the release notes for additional details....

Downloading specific VCF bundles via CLI

I wanted to reuse my VCF downloaded bundles on another SDDC Manager system so that i wont have to download it from internet again. I found an easy guide here in the VMware documentation. My goal was to download the specific bundle once and upload it on other SDDC...

Upgrading Aria Operations to 8.17.2 via Aria Suite Lifecycle

In this post i will go over upgrading my 8.x Aria Operations appliance to 8.17.2 using Aria Suite Lifecycle. As a pre requirement we do need to have Aria Suite Lifecycle upgraded to 8.16. Instructions can be found here. The upgrade does not include the latest Product Support Pack....

Aria Suite Lifecycle Product Support Pack (PSPACK) upgrade – manual version

In this guide i will go over the manual steps of getting an existing 8.x Aria Suite Lifecycle appliance to support the latest product releases available. Here is a great blog that goes in to the details about what the Product Support Pack is https://blogs.vmware.com/management/2019/01/vrslcm-pspak.html. Typically the newer Product...

Upgrading Aria Operations to 8.17.1 via Aria Suite Lifecycle

In this post i will go over upgrading my 8.x Aria Operations appliance to 8.17.1 using Aria Suite Lifecycle. As a pre requirement we do need to have Aria Suite Lifecycle upgraded to 8.16. Instructions can be found here. The upgrade does not include the latest Product Support Pack....

Aria Suite Lifecycle Product Support Pack (PSPACK) upgrade

In this guide i will go over the steps of getting an existing 8.x Aria Suite Lifecycle appliance to support the latest product releases available. Here is a great blog that goes in to the details about what the Product Support Pack is https://blogs.vmware.com/management/2019/01/vrslcm-pspak.html. Typically the newer Product Support...

Creating a Custom Role in vCenter for Aria Automation: A Step-by-Step Guide

IntroductionAutomation in VMware environments enhances efficiency, reduces human error, and improves the consistency of operations. Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation) is a powerful tool designed to automate processes in your VMware infrastructure. However, to fully leverage its capabilities, Aria Automation requires specific permissions in vCenter. This blog post will...

Creating a Custom Role in vCenter for Aria Operations Actions

IntroductionMonitoring your VMware infrastructure effectively is crucial for maintaining system health and performance. VMware’s Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations) provides comprehensive monitoring capabilities, but it requires specific permissions to function optimally. In this blog post, we’ll walk through the steps to create a custom role in vCenter specifically for...

Creating a Custom Role in vCenter for Aria Operations Monitoring

IntroductionMonitoring your VMware infrastructure effectively is crucial for maintaining system health and performance. VMware’s Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations) provides comprehensive monitoring capabilities, but it requires specific permissions to function optimally. In this blog post, we’ll walk through the steps to create a custom role in vCenter specifically for...

Setting User SSH Keys in NSX: A Guide for Custom Labels and Types

In VMware NSX, configuring SSH keys for users with specific labels and types provides a tailored access control approach that enhances both security and management capabilities. This blog walks through the process of setting user-specific SSH keys in NSX, using customized labels and types for better organization and identification....

Deploying the Aria Suite Lifecycle using VCF 5

The official documentation for deploying the Aria Suite can be found here First step is to download the bundle by going to sddc-manager -> Repository -> Bundle management. Look for VMware Software Install Bundle – vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager 8.16.0-23377566 After the download is complete we can go to...
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