VMware vRealize Automation 8.4: Enhancements and New Capabilities
VMware vRealize Automation (vRA) 8.4 has recently reached general availability as of April 15, 2021. This latest release includes several enhancements and new capabilities that further improve the automation and management of virtual infrastructure. In this blog post, we will explore the key changes in vRA 8.4 and what they mean for users.
Enhancements in vRealize Automation 8.4
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### Multi-tenancy
One of the major enhancements in vRA 8.4 is the introduction of multi-tenancy. This feature allows administrators to create and manage multiple instances of vRA within a single instance, each with their own set of resources and configurations. This enables better resource utilization and improved isolation between tenants, making it easier to manage and support multiple customers or teams within the same environment.
### Integration with VMware Cloud Foundation
vRA 8.4 also includes improved integration with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), which is a cloud-native platform for building and managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments. With this release, users can now use vRA to automate the deployment of VCF components, such as the VCF Management Plane and the VCF Compute Cluster. This integration enables customers to easily build and manage their own cloud infrastructure using vRA and VCF.
### Enhanced Security
Security is a top priority for any IT environment, and vRA 8.4 delivers several enhancements in this area. For example, the new release includes support for encrypted passwords, which helps to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access. Additionally, vRA 8.4 includes improved role-based access control (RBAC), which enables administrators to define and manage fine-grained access controls for users and groups.
### New Capabilities
In addition to the enhancements mentioned above, vRA 8.4 also introduces several new capabilities that expand the platform’s functionality. For example, vRA 8.4 includes support for deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters, which enables customers to easily deploy and manage containerized applications within their virtual infrastructure. Additionally, vRA 8.4 includes improved support for network and security policies, which helps administrators to more easily define and enforce security controls across their environment.
Conclusion
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VMware vRealize Automation 8.4 is a significant release that delivers several enhancements and new capabilities to improve the automation and management of virtual infrastructure. With multi-tenancy, improved integration with VMware Cloud Foundation, enhanced security, and new capabilities such as Kubernetes support, vRA 8.4 provides customers with a powerful platform for managing their hybrid and multi-cloud environments. If you’re looking to improve your IT automation and management capabilities, be sure to check out vRA 8.4 today.