Aria Automation Config: A Welcome Addition to the Aria Suite
In my previous posts, I have been exploring the features and capabilities of Aria Automation Config, a powerful tool that allows administrators to define the applications, files, and other settings that should be present on a given system. This feature-rich product is now tightly integrated into the Aria Automation product, enabling administrators to continue the lifecycle of deployed resources. In this post, I will guide you through setting up the Automation Config product and integrating it with your Cloud templates.
Installation and Initial Configuration
To get started with Aria Automation Config, you will need to gather some information and carry out a few steps before you start deployment. For the sake of this series of blog posts, I used the Add Product option to deploy Automation Config into an existing environment that had Aria Automation deployed. Once installation is complete, navigate to the user interface in your web browser at https://fqdn/login. Enter admin as the username and the password you used during the deployment.
Once logged in, you should be greeted with a view similar to the one below. The initial configuration of the appliance includes selecting the management server, configuring the database, and defining the desired state of the system. In the next post in this series, we will perform initial configuration of the appliance and explore how to create a custom desired state.
Benefits of Aria Automation Config
Aria Automation Config offers several benefits for administrators looking to streamline their IT operations. With this tool, you can:
1. Define the applications, files, and other settings that should be present on a given system.
2. Continuously evaluate the system against the desired state and make changes as needed.
3. Integrate with your Cloud templates for seamless deployment and management of resources.
4. Use the Aria Suite Lifecycle product to deploy and manage your systems.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Aria Automation Config is a powerful tool that allows administrators to define the applications, files, and other settings that should be present on a given system. With this tool, you can continuously evaluate the system against the desired state and make changes as needed. In the next post in this series, we will explore how to create a custom desired state and integrate with your Cloud templates. Stay tuned for the next one!
About the Author
Paul Davey is CIO at Sonar, Automation Practice Lead at Xtravirt, and guitarist in The Waders. He loves IT, automation, programming, music, and is passionate about helping organizations streamline their IT operations with Aria Automation Config.