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Table Of Contents
- Administering VMware vCenter Orchestrator
- Contents
- Administering VMware vCenter Orchestrator
- Updated Information
- The Orchestrator Client
- Managing Workflows
- Creating Resource Elements
- Managing Actions
- Using Packages
- Setting System Properties
- Disable Access to the Orchestrator Client By Nonadministrators
- Disable Access to Workflows from Web Service Clients
- Setting Server File System Access from Workflows and JavaScript
- Set JavaScript Access to Operating System Commands
- Set JavaScript Access to Java Classes
- Set Custom Timeout Property
- Modify the Number of Objects a Plug-In Search Obtains
- Modify the Number of Concurrent and Delayed Workflows
- Maintenance and Recovery
- Index
The Orchestrator Client 1
The Orchestrator client is an easy-to-use desktop application that allows you to perform daily administration
tasks such as importing packages, running and scheduling workflows, and managing user permissions. The
Orchestrator client also serves as an IDE for creating or customizing workflows.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Log in to the Orchestrator Client,” on page 11
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“Access the Orchestrator API Explorer,” on page 12
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“User Preferences,” on page 13
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“My Orchestrator View,” on page 14
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“Configurations View,” on page 15
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“Packages View,” on page 15
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“Scheduler View,” on page 16
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“Workflows View,” on page 16
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“Actions View,” on page 17
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“Resources View,” on page 17
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“Inventory View,” on page 18
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“Web Views View,” on page 18
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“Weboperator Web View,” on page 18
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“Policies,” on page 19
Log in to the Orchestrator Client
To perform general administration tasks or to edit and create workflows, you must log in to the Orchestrator
client interface.
NOTE The Orchestrator client interface is designed for developers with administrative rights who want to
develop workflows, actions, and other custom elements.
Prerequisites
All components of the Orchestrator server must be configured and the Orchestrator server service must be
running.
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