I have noticed while working with VMware Support that the location of the files and folders are all messed up since the release of version 8.x, mainly because of a revised architecture. Some documents still points to version 7.x and creates a lot of confusion while we troubleshoot. Hence, I am preparing this list of important locations which generally helps during troubleshooting which I will try to update as per my findings. You can bookmark this as well. /opt/scripts You will most the scripts that allows to perform operations on the appliance. /data/vco/usr/lib/vco/app-server/bin You will fi ..read more

In this article, we will explore the process of integrating MS Teams Channels using Orchestrator workflows. The method is simple and direct. We will utilize the Webhook URL to transmit data via a REST call. We will also do a straightforward illustration. Prior to commencing, it is essential to be capable of generating a Webhook URL for your channel. You can familiarize yourself with the process of creating one by referring to the official link. Once the URL is obtained, the subsequent step involves making a POST call to it with a JSON payload and setting the Content-Type as application/json. H ..read more

Problem Are you utilizing git integration in your Orchestrator and striving to enforce the practice of developers pushing code solely from the Dev orchestrator? It can be frustrating when this process is not consistently followed. Solution If you’re looking for a positive resolution, a straightforward approach to this issue involves restricting code pushes exclusively to designated DEV Orchestrators, while preventing pushes from non-DEV sources. Let’s delve into the process of achieving this by managing the permissions of the account utilized for git integration within the Orchestrator. Prefer ..read more

Imagine this scenario: you have a plethora of running workflows in VMWare Aria Automation Orchestration that need to be canceled. Previously, this task might have been time-consuming and tedious, but thanks to the power of REST APIs, I’ve been able to transform this process into a seamless and efficient bulk operation. With just a few simple API requests, I can initiate the cancellation of numerous workflows, ensuring that I can maintain a high level of orchestration without getting bogged down in manual, repetitive tasks. You can do the same using a workflow that I have created. Download the ..read more

Find more at GitHub Repo here at https://github.com/imtrinity94/Aria_Automation_Templates ..read more

Intro Standalone or External Usability Services Authentication Embedded Usability Services Authentication CExP or Aria Extensibility Proxy Usability Services Licensing Final note References Intro When I joined Wipro, I started working on Aria Automation Cloud which is a SaaS version of VMware Aria Automation tool. Prior to that, I used to work on two different types of Orchestrators, one working as a single point of automation for various endpoints like vSphere, Cloud Director, Service Now, etc and the other one which comes as part of Aria Automation appliance bundle itself. But rec ..read more

var restHost = RESTHostManager.createHost("DynamicRequest"); restHost.url = "https://alb_fqdn"; var transientHost = RESTHostManager.createTransientHostFrom(restHost) var credentials = {'username': 'user1', 'password': 'pa$$w0rd!'}; var stringifiedCredentials = JSON.stringify(credentials); var request = transientHost.createRequest("POST", "/login", stringifiedCredentials); request.contentType = "application/json"; var response = request.execute(); System.log("getNsxAlbToken action response code: " + response.statusCode); if(response.statusCode == 200){ for each (var i in transientH ..read more

What is VMware Rewards Program? Where to start? Earn extra points Use the mobile app Free gifts and merchandise have a remarkable way of making individuals feel happy and motivated. The excitement of receiving something for free triggers a sense of gratitude, making us appreciate the generosity and thoughtfulness behind the gesture. Moreover, the novelty and surprise element associated with freebies add to the thrill. Furthermore, free gifts and merchandise can serve as valuable motivators. This positive experience triggers the release of dopamine in our brain, a neurotransmitter associated ..read more

ProTip The following steps should also be valid for Aria Automation ABX actions. Foreword Steps Final Script Foreword The most challenging part while writing a polyglot script in Orchestrator is to decide what modules, tools or libraries are provided out-of-the-box in the polyglot environment and how to work with them to get the job done. If we are using recent versions of Orchestrators, you find that there are basically 3 ways to write Polyglot scripts in Orchestrator: Using Script bundles: Bundling 3rd party modules externally and developed scripts and importing them in Orchestrator Usin ..read more

Introduction Problem Solution Verdict Introduction Since, Orchestrator discarded the Java Client and fully moved to HTML5 Client, it opened some gates for experimentation with the client at the browser level. I think we have three main benefits while using this HTML5 client: Detect APIs and payloads Using Network inspector as Orchestrator HTML5 Client runs on the Orchestrator Control Center server & communicates with the Orchestrator REST API through a REST proxy. Running custom JavaScript snippets to manipulate the HTML elements, for example, resizing the code area in Workflow Editor ..read more