VMware 2V0-31.24 - VMware Aria Automation 8.10 Professional V2

In VMware Aria Automation, certain network types support the ability to deploy on-demand security groups. These include:

Routed Networks (A)- Routed networks, also known as routed network profiles, support the deployment of on-demand networks and security groups. This type allows dynamic creation of network segments with their own subnets, routers, and firewall rules.

Private Networks (E)- Private networks, while not publicly accessible, support on-demand security groups for isolating and securing the deployed resources within the private network scope.

These network types facilitate enhanced security and flexibility, allowing administrators to enforce network security policies dynamically as new workloads are deployed.

References

VMware Aria Automation: Network Profile Configuration

Using Network Profiles for On-demand Security Groups

The issue of not receiving the "Lease Expiring" email notification likely stems from user notification settings. Ensuring that users have notifications enabled in their profile settings is crucial for them to receive automated emails regarding lease expirations and other important events. Administrators should verify and configure these settings to ensure that users are properly informed about their deployments.

References:

VMware Aria Automation Notification Configuration

Configuring Notifications in VMware Aria Automation

VMware Aria Automation Pipelines support multiple endpoints to integrate with various tools and platforms. Two of the supported endpoints are:

Ansible Tower: This endpoint allows integration with Ansible Tower for automation and configuration management, enabling tasks such as playbook execution and inventory management within pipelines.

Jenkins: This endpoint facilitates integration with Jenkins, a popular open-source automation server, enabling continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows within VMware Aria Automation Pipelines.

These integrations allow administrators to leverage existing automation tools and CI/CD processes within the VMware Aria Automation environment, enhancing the overall automation and orchestration capabilities.

References

VMware Aria Automation Pipelines Documentation

A manifest access error during an upgrade attempt of an existing cloud proxy for use with VMware Aria Automation is likely due to incorrect access permissions on the manifest file. The file located at/opt/vmware/var/lib/vami/update/provider/provider-runtime.xmlmust have the correct permissions to be accessed and used during the upgrade process. If the permissions are incorrect, the system will not be able to read or modify the file, leading to the manifest access error.

References

Troubleshooting VMware Aria Automation

VMware Aria Automation Cloud Proxy Configuration

In VMware Aria Automation, a Cloud Zone is used to assign compute resources to a project. A Cloud Zone is a logical construct that maps to a specific set of compute resources within a Cloud Account, such as a vCenter Server or AWS region. When creating a new project, administrators map these Cloud Zones to the project, thereby defining which resources are available for provisioning within that project. This allows for granular control over resource allocation and ensures that the resources are used by the designated group of users within the project.

References

VMware Aria Automation Projects and Cloud Zones

VMware Aria Automation supports multiple scripting languages for writing Action Based Extensibility (ABX) code, including PowerShell, Python, and NodeJS. These languages allow administrators to create custom automation scripts that can be executed in response to various events or as part of a workflow, providing flexibility and control over the automation processes within VMware Aria Automation.

References:

VMware Aria Automation Documentation

To create an on-demand network that can be connected externally in a VMware Aria Automation template, the administrator should consider using the following network types:

Public: This network type allows the creation of networks that have direct access to the internet, making them suitable for externally accessible applications.

Routed: This network type provides the ability to create networks that can route traffic between different subnets and external networks, enabling external connectivity.

Both network types facilitate external access, making them ideal for the App-Dev team's requirements.

References

VMware Aria Automation Network Profiles

VMware Aria Automation Network Configuration