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Maintaining Trust: SSL Certificate Renewal in VMware VCF Automation

Posted on February 20, 2026April 16, 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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Managing Maintenance Mode in VCF Operations

Posted on April 14, 2025April 16, 2026 by Don Horrox

VCF Operations 8.18 overlays a fresh UI on top of the solution we all know and love, but where did the “Inventory” page go? In this article, we discuss Operations Maintenance Mode, which has a new home in Operations 8.18. You will quickly find value in temporarily pausing data collection on specific objects, especially during scheduled maintenance activities.

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