Automating vCenter Inventory (VMs, Hosts, Datastores) Using Python REST APIs

When managing a large VMware infrastructure, logging into the vSphere client manually to fetch configuration details or asset inventories quickly becomes a bottleneck. Fortunately, modern VMware environments offer a robust vCenter REST API that allows you to extract inventory details programmatically. In this post, we will look at a ready-made Python Class that acts as an easy-to-use functions box. It […]

Automating Veeam Backup for VMware Aria Automation Cloud Assembly VMs Using Tags

In this post, I’ll explain the easiest way to automatically add a deployed VM from VMware Aria Automation Cloud Assembly to a Veeam backup job using tags. This method ensures that your VMs are consistently backed up without manual intervention. Step-by-Step Guide After the VM deployment complete make sure the vsphere tag (backup:true) assigned to the VM. You can see […]

Integration of DNS Server and VMware Aria Automation 8 to Create DNS Records on Microsoft DNS Server

In this post, I’ll describe how to create a DNS record when the cloud template configuration sets a static IP address on a cloud VM after deployment. Prerequisites Steps to Add the DNS Server as a PowerShell Host PowerShell: After adding the DNS Server you will be able to see it on VRO inventory. Create a Scriptable Task: javascript After […]

Installing VMware Aria Automation Using the Easy Installer

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to successfully install VMware Aria Automation using the Easy Installer ISO. We’ll cover a standard installation scenario, which includes deploying one VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager, one VMware Identity Manager, and one VMware Aria Automation instance. Note that in a production environment, you should plan for a clustered deployment. Prerequisites Installation […]