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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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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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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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Connecting External SQL Databases to Aria Automation Orchestrator: A Step-by-Step Guide

Posted on July 9, 2024April 21, 2025 by Don Horrox

In this post, we walk through the process of associating an external SQL Database with Aria Orchestrator. We will soon reference this database to achieve various functions in other Workflows, Service Broker, and beyond.

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Configure a Script Host for Orchestrator with Kerberos Authentication

Posted on September 13, 2023April 21, 2025 by Don Horrox

In this post, we will configure a Windows Server 2019 VM to act as a “script host”. This will enable Orchestrator to execute scripts remotely and facilitate secure communication using HTTPS and Kerberos authentication.

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  • 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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