Automate VM power operations in vCenter using native PowerShell and the REST API – no PowerCLI required. This approach delivers controlled concurrency, smart shutdown handling, and minimal overhead. It is a simple way to make maintenance windows faster and more predictable.
Automation
WinRM Certificate Rotation on a Dedicated Script Host
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.
Maintaining Trust: SSL Certificate Renewal in VMware VCF Automation
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.
Reshape, Resize, Refresh: CSS Tweaks to Extend Input Fields in VCF Automation Service Broker
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!
Automatically Record VM Deployments to VCF Operations for Logs using an Orchestrator Workflow
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.