It is required to configure virtual servers for vRealize Automation, and for an external vRealize Orchestrator (optional).

Procedure

  1. Log in to the F5 load balancer and navigate to Local Traffic > Virtual Servers.
  2. 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

  3. (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

  4. 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.