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Installation of a VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator Certificate

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Overview

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing a custom certificate on the VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator (VAAO) appliance. Using a proper certificate ensures secure communication and meets compliance requirements.

Preparation

Before starting the installation, ensure the TLS certificate is formatted correctly in a PEM file. The file should include the following components in the exact order:

-----BEGIN RSA PRIVATE KEY-----
<Private Key>
-----END RSA PRIVATE KEY-----
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
<Primary TLS certificate>
-----END CERTIFICATE-----
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
<Intermediate certificate>
-----END CERTIFICATE-----
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
<Root CA certificate>
-----END CERTIFICATE-----

Validate the structure and contents of the PEM file to avoid configuration errors.

Installing the Certificate

1. Log in to the Automation Orchestrator Appliance
Access the VAAO appliance command line over SSH using the root user account.

ssh root@<your-vaao-appliance-ip>

2. Upload the Certificate Chain File
Copy the PEM file containing the certificate chain to the appliance. For this example, the file is named HS-vRO01-full-chain.pem and is placed in the /root directory.

scp HS-vRO01-full-chain.pem root@<your-vaao-appliance-ip>:/root/

Ensure the file path on the appliance matches the one used in the next steps.

3. Select the Certificate
Run the following command to configure the new TLS certificate:

vracli certificate ingress --set /root/HS-vRO01-full-chain.pem --force

The --force flag ensures the changes overwrite any existing configuration if necessary.

4. Apply the New TLS Certificate
Execute the deployment script to apply the new certificate:

/opt/scripts/deploy.sh

This script updates the services with the new certificate. Monitor the output for any errors during the deployment process.

Wrap-Up

By following these steps, you have successfully installed and configured a custom TLS certificate on the VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator appliance. This ensures secure communication and aligns with best practices for infrastructure management. Always validate your certificate chain and monitor your appliance post-deployment to confirm functionality.

Feel free to drop me a comment if you have any questions or need further clarification.

VMware vExpert 2024 Award

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Hey everyone, let me share some awesome news, I’ve just been awarded the VMware vExpert 2024 for the eighth year in a row! 🏆🎉

Now, if you’re scratching your head wondering what exactly that means, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Essentially, the VMware vExpert program is like the club for folks who are really into VMware technologies. And guess what? I’m super honored to be part of that club, especially for the eighth time running!

First things first, I gotta give a massive shoutout to VMware / Broadcom and the amazing vExpert Team. Seriously, these folks are like the unsung heroes behind the scenes, making sure the VMware community stays vibrant and buzzing with excitement. Without their hard work and dedication, none of this would be possible.

I’ve met some incredible folks along the way, fellow vExperts who have become friends, mentors, and colleagues at ITQ, and most importantly, we’ve learned from each other.

So, what does eight years of vExpert status mean to me? Well, for starters, it’s a reminder to never stop pushing myself, to keep learning, growing, and evolving as a technologist. Whether I’m writing blog posts, giving talks at conferences, or just hanging out in the VMware community Slack channel, I’m always looking for ways to give back and pay it forward.

And of course, none of this would be possible without the support of my family, friends, and colleagues. You guys are the real MVPs, always cheering me on, even when I’m knee-deep in a particularly gnarly ESXi upgrade.

So here’s to another year of virtualization adventures, of pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with VMware technologies, and most importantly, of being part of an incredible community that I’m proud to call home.

Thanks again to VMware and the vExpert Team for this amazing honor. Let’s make the next eight years even more epic!

See you next time! 🙂 Thanks for reading my blog.