SaltStack Config Requirements

Before you can use SaltStack Config with your vRealize Automation environment, you must follow these requirements.

The use of SaltStack Config with your vRealize Automation environment is optional.

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

To use SaltStack Config:

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