vRealize Automation and Orchestrator 8.x: Provisioning Infrastructure with Pure Storage Workflows

In our previous article, we explored how to use the vRealize Orchestrator Plugin 3.5 with vRealize Automation and Orchestrator 7.x to self-provision infrastructure. We are excited to announce that with the release of vRO workflow package 4.0, we have expanded our support to include vRealize Automation/Orchestrator 8.x! In this article, we will dive into the steps required to set up vRealize Automation and Orchestrator 8.x with Pure Storage workflows.

Accessing vRealize Orchestrator in vRealize Automation

When vRealize Automation is deployed, vRealize Orchestrator is included. To access vRealize Orchestrator in vRealize Automation, navigate to your default vRA URL and click on Orchestrator.

Installing and Configuring vRealize Orchestrator Plugin

Before we can set up vRealize Automation with Pure Storage workflows, we need to install and configure the vRealize Orchestrator plugin. The instructions to install and configure vRealize Orchestrator can be found in the vRealize Orchestrator 8.x User Guide.

Setting Up vRealize Automation

Once your plugin has been imported to vRealize Orchestrator, we can set up vRealize Automation. Let’s navigate to the Service Broker. If you have not already set up a project and a cloud zone, you can easily use the vRealize Automation Quickstart to set up the base infrastructure.

Next, navigate to Infrastructure and then Integrations under Connections. Select vRealize Orchestrator, enter a name, and select the URL to your vRA (or vRO if external). Hit validate, and once complete, click Add.

Setting Up vRealize Orchestrator as a Content Source

Next, we must set up vRealize Orchestrator as a content source. Within Service Broker, navigate to Content & Policies and then Content Sources and click New. Select vRealize Orchestrator Workflow and provide a name. Select Add to select the associated Pure Storage workflows. Once complete, click Create & Import.

Sharing Pure Storage Workflows with Your Project

Finally, navigate to Content Sharing, choose your project from the dropdown, and select Add Items. Select the content source you created earlier and select add. You should now see the workflow items shared with your project.

Deploying Pure Storage Workflows

If you navigate to the Catalog, you’ll see your workflows as catalog items. Choose one and select Request. A custom form will show up. For the Create VMFS Datastore on New FlashArray Volume workflow, give it a deployment name, choose the vCenter Server cluster, and choose a FlashArray connection. On the next tab, provide a name and size for the datastore and click Submit. Track your status, and watch vRA and vRO work together to provision your infrastructure.

Conclusion

With the integration of Pure Storage workflows in vRealize Automation and Orchestrator 8.x, you can now self-provision your infrastructure with ease. There are many more Pure Storage workflows available! Have you tried them all? This is only the beginning of your automation journey; take a look at all there is to offer with the vRA and vRO integrations. Is there something you would like to see in a future release? Leave a comment below!

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