Automation Config Requirements

Before you can use Automation Config with your VMware Aria Automation environment, you must follow these requirements.

The use of Automation Config with your VMware Aria Automation environment is optional.

With Automation Config, you can provision, configure, and deploy software to your virtual machines at any scale using event-driven automation. You can also use Automation Config to define and enforce optimal, compliant software states across your entire environment. For more information on Automation Config, see Using Automation Config in Aria Automation.

To use Automation Config:

• In VMware Aria Automation, disable FIPS mode for Automation Config integrations.
• Deploy Automation Config from VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle. For more information on configuring and deploying Automation Config from VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle, see Configure Product Details and Create a New Private Cloud Environment Using the Installation Wizard.