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WinRM Certificate Rotation on a Dedicated Script Host

Posted on March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 by Don Horrox

Renewing the SSL certificate bound to a WinRM HTTPS listener is a routine and valuable maintenance task. This post walks through validating, replacing, and securely rebinding the certificate on your Script Host, which we deployed in a previous article.

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Maintaining Trust: SSL Certificate Renewal in VMware VCF Automation

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 by Don Horrox

In this article, we explore how to replace the SSL certificate for VCF Automation 8.18 using Aria Suite Lifecycle. Although many Administrators loathe working with certificates, you may be surprised how streamlined the process truly can be.

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Announced Features for VCF 9

Posted on June 17, 2025January 28, 2026 by Don Horrox

Details are starting to drop about Broadcom’s flagship solution platform: VCF 9! In this article, get a preview of what’s new and headed your way!

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Reshape, Resize, Refresh: CSS Tweaks to Extend Input Fields in VCF Automation Service Broker

Posted on January 15, 2025January 28, 2026 by Don Horrox

Designing custom forms in VCF Automation Service Broker is where UI/UX truly impacts user experience. However, managing long dropdown values can create frustrating design challenges due to default field size limitations. In this article, I share a practical workaround my team used to solve this issue. Join the conversation and share your approach toward addressing this design challenge!

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Automatically Record VM Deployments to VCF Operations for Logs using an Orchestrator Workflow

Posted on November 22, 2024January 28, 2026 by Don Horrox

Tracking deployment activities is essential for maintaining visibility and operational efficiency, and the VCF Automation portal provides a great starting point. This post explores how to enhance your deployment tracking by programmatically sending Syslog messages to VCF Operations for Logs, using the power of automation. Learn how to automatically log each successful VM deployment with key contextual details to keep your operations organized and informed.

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  • Setting the Stage: VMware Explore 2026 in Las Vegas I August 31 – September 3, 2026March 27, 2026
  • WinRM Certificate Rotation on a Dedicated Script HostMarch 2, 2026
  • Maintaining Trust: SSL Certificate Renewal in VMware VCF AutomationFebruary 20, 2026
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