In this article, we will look how to create and use VMware NSX Manager Global Certificates. Lab Environment Introduction Use Case Solution Final Step Update Log: Lab Environment The full lab logical design can be seen HERE. Introduction In a previous post called Managing NSX Edge and Manager Certificates (SKKB1012) we looked into […]
Unable to login to vRO with error Invalid Username or Password (SKKB1037)
In this post we will take a look at what can be the cause of not being able to login to vRO, especially in the embedded vRO in a distributed vRA deployment, with [invalid username/password] error. Lab Environment Issue Cause Solution Final Step Update Log: Lab Environment The full lab logical design can be seen […]
vRO Architecture Considerations when Digitally Signing Packages (SKKB1036)
In this blog post we will take a look at how Digitally signing packages in VMware realize Orchestrator (vRO) may affect how you deploy vRO in your environment. Lab Environment Introduction Use Case 1 (Single Digital Signature Issuer) Use Case 2 (Multiple Digital Signature Issuers) Final Step Update Log: Lab Environment The full lab logical […]
vRO: Securing Your PowerShell Execution and Password in vRO (SKKB1035)
In this blog post we will take a look at how we can secure your end to end PowerShell Execution from vRO. Including how not to show passwords when using CredSSP in a double-hop authentication scenario. Lab Environment Introduction UseCase 1 (least secure) UseCase 2 UseCase 3 (most secure) Securing the PowerShell Passowrd References Final […]
Migrating the vRO SQL Database to New Server (SKKB1032)
In this article we will look into how to migrate the VMware vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) database to new server. In particular we will migrate from Microsoft SQL Server 2014 to a new SQL Server 2016 server. Introduction Lab Environment LB Pre-Migration Tasks vRO Pre-Migration Tasks SQL Server Migration vRO Post-Migration Tasks LB Post-Migration Tasks Final […]
How to Configure vRO to use SSL Connection to a SQL Server Database (SKKB1031)
In this article we will show how to configure VMware vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) to use an SSL connection when communicating with a Microsoft SQL Server database. Introduction Lab Environment Enabling SSL on the SQL Server Trusting the SSL Certificate Chain on the vRO Enabling SSL for the vRO Databse Connection Final Step Lab Environment […]
Troubleshooting Tips: Orchestrator PowerShell Plug-in (SKKB1028)
In this post we will take a look at some at some common issues that one might experience when using the VMware vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) PowerShell Plug-In and especially when using HTTPS protocol or Kerberos authentication for the PowerShell host (PSHost). Introduction Lab Environment Background and General Conciderations Troubleshooting issues when adding a PSHost Troubleshooting […]
Orchestrator Certificates Explained (SKKB1022)
Introduction Lab Environment Orchestrator Communication Overview Orchestrator Certificates: Purpose and Characteristics Certificate for HTTPS 5480 Certificate for HTTPS 8281 & 8283 Certificate for Package Signing Managing the Orchestrator Certificates Certificate Keys and Stores Orchestrator Server Java KeyStore (jssacacerts) Overview of SSL Communication, Keys, and Stores Orchestrator Certificates: Purpose and Characteristics Use Case 1 (VAMI 5480) […]
How to Change the SSL Certificate of a vRO Appliance (7.x) (SKKB1021)
In this post we will take a look into the SSL certificate replacement process for vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) 7.x appliance Lab Environment Current VMware Certificate Restrictions Scenario 1: Use vCO Dunes Private Key Generate Certificate Request and Issue Certificate Import the Ccertificate Import a PEM into the vRO SSL store Import a CRT into the […]
Wrong encoding or formatting of Linux configuration files can cause problems in VMware Appliances (SKKB1017)
Introduction Lab Environment Use Case: Malformed Krb5.conf file Introduction Correctly encoded and formated file Malformed file Fixing a malformed file vRO (Add A PowerShell Host) Workflow fails with “cannot locate default realm” error Introduction In this blog post we will look into some use cases that can lead to malformed or wrongly encoded files, which […]
Introducing the Add CredSSP to a PowerShell script (vROCmdlet) workflow (SKKB1015)
Introduction Lab Environment Getting the vROC workflow Examining the tabs Examining the Settings Presentation Tab Examining the Connection Presentation Tab Use Case 1: Execute PowerShell command locally on the PShost against the PSHost itself Use Case 2: Invoke PowerShell command locally on the PSHost against remote computer Use Case 3: Invoke PowerShell command on remote […]
Let’s vROC with vRO! (SKKB1014)
“… And on the eight day God created vRO. And vRO was without integration, and alone on the Earth. And God said, Let there be integration with the Ecosystem: and there was the vRO Plug-in. And God saw the Plug-in, and it was good.” … or at least so the story goes. Although this might […]