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Introduction to the
Horizon vRealize Orchestrator Plug-
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The Horizon vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) plug-in allows interaction between vRealize Orchestrator and
VMware Horizon 6. You can use this plug-in to expand the settings and methods for provisioning remote
desktops and applications.
The plug-in contains a set of standard workflows that enable automation, self-service by request and
approval, and scalable delegated administration across multi-tenant or highly distributed environments.
You can also use these predefined workflows to create custom workflows.
The workflows described in this document provide predefined, automated tasks that accomplish basic goals
that are ordinarily performed in View Administrator or other View interfaces. View administrators can
delegate access to the workflows to delegated administrators and end users, thereby increasing IT efficiency.
For end user enablement, the Horizon vRealize Orchestrator plug-in integrates with vRealize Automation to
provide self-service access to applications and desktops. The plug-in workflows can be integrated with the
request and approval processes that are built into the vRealize Automation service catalog, allowing end
users to refresh their own desktops. End users can make requests that follow a standardized and auditable
process that can result in immediate action, or they can direct their requests for administrative approval. For
desktop environments where virtual machines must support rapid change and reuse, end users can
provision desktops for themselves and de-provision, or recycle, the desktops to reduce waste of resources
and capacity.
The Horizon vRealize Orchestrator plug-in provides an organized and manageable service catalog of
functions that are entitled to appropriate users and groups, which increases IT efficiency. Automating and
distributing tasks for delegated administration reduces the need for email correspondence and exception
handling. The requests are routed into processes that are predefined and only flagged for approval if
justification is needed. These standardized controls and processes allow administrators to deliver Desktops-
as-a-Service (DaaS) with a one-to-many model of administration.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Role of the VMware Horizon vRealize Orchestrator Plug-In,” on page 10
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“Functionality Available with the Horizon vRealize Orchestrator Plug-In,” on page 10
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“Horizon vRealize Orchestrator Plug-In Architecture,” on page 11
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“Horizon vRealize Orchestrator Security Model,” on page 11
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“Personas Used for Managing Workflows Across Distributed Organizations,” on page 12
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