It is required to configure virtual servers for vRealize Automation, and for an external vRealize Orchestrator (optional).
Procedure
- Log in to the F5 load balancer and navigate to Local Traffic > Virtual Servers.
- Click Create and configure the virtual server as outlined in this table. Use the default value if nothing is specified.
Table 1. Configure Virtual Servers Name
Type
Destination Address
Service Port
Source Address Translation
Default Pool
Default Persistence Profile
vRealize Automation
Performance (Layer 4)
IP Address
443
Auto Map
vRealize Automation
None
vRealize Orchestrator
Note:Use only for external vRealize Orchestrator instances.
Performance (Layer 4)
IP Address
443
Auto Map
vRealize Orchestrator
None
- (Optional) In cases where VMware Aria Operations is used you may need to expose the health check port as a virtual server. In order to achieve that click Create and configure a new virtual server as outlined in this table. Use the default value if nothing is specified:
Name
Type
Destination Address
Service Port
Source Address Translation
Default Pool
Default Persistence Profile
vRealize Automation
Performance (Layer 4)
IP Address
8008
Auto Map
vRealize Automation
None
vRealize Orchestrator
Note:Use only for external vRealize Orchestrator instances.
Performance (Layer 4)
IP Address
8008
Auto Map
vRealize Orchestrator
None
- For an overall view and the status of the virtual servers, select Local Traffic > Virtual Servers.
Results
The configuration should look similar to these screens.