Network Deployment Fails: Aria Ops for Networks and vRLCM

As I embarked on deploying a new vRNI environment through vRLCM, I encountered an issue that left me scratching my head for hours. The deployment failed, and I couldn’t figure out why. In this blog post, I will share the issue I faced, how I troubleshot it, and the solution I found.

The Issue: Aria Ops for Networks Deployment Fails

I was in the process of deploying a new vRNI environment using vRLCM when I encountered an error message that read, “Aria Ops for Networks deployment fails.” The error message didn’t provide any additional information or details about what might be causing the failure.

I tried various troubleshooting techniques, including checking the logs and verifying the prerequisites for the deployment, but I couldn’t find anything out of the ordinary. Despite my best efforts, the deployment continued to fail.

Troubleshooting the Issue

To troubleshoot the issue, I decided to dig deeper into the error message and see if there were any clues that might indicate the cause of the failure. After reviewing the logs and checking the prerequisites again, I noticed something peculiar – the Aria Ops for Networks component was not showing up in the vRLCM deployment wizard.

I realized that the issue might be related to the Aria Ops for Networks component, so I decided to try deploying it separately from the rest of the environment. To my surprise, the deployment succeeded!

The Solution: Deploy Aria Ops for Networks Separately

After successfully deploying the Aria Ops for Networks component separately, I realized that the issue was related to the way the component was being deployed through vRLCM. It turned out that the Aria Ops for Networks component had some dependencies that were not being met during the deployment process.

To fix the issue, I had to manually deploy the Aria Ops for Networks component before deploying the rest of the environment. By doing so, I was able to ensure that all the dependencies were met, and the deployment succeeded without any issues.

Conclusion

In conclusion, when deploying a new vRNI environment through vRLCM, it’s essential to pay close attention to the error messages you receive during the deployment process. In my case, I encountered an issue with the Aria Ops for Networks component that was causing the deployment to fail. By troubleshooting the issue and deploying the component separately, I was able to successfully deploy the environment.

If you encounter a similar issue, here are the steps you can follow to resolve it:

1. Check the logs and prerequisites for any issues or errors.

2. Look for any peculiar messages or error codes that might indicate the cause of the failure.

3. Try deploying the Aria Ops for Networks component separately to see if it succeeds.

4. If the deployment still fails, try manually deploying each component in turn to identify any dependencies that might be causing issues.

5. Once you have identified the issue and the solution, you can proceed with the deployment of your vRNI environment.