5.5.2

Workflow Name Description
Update a REST host Updates a REST host in the plug-in's inventory.
Update a REST operation Updates an operation on a REST host.
Configure Kerberos Authentication
You can use Kerberos authentication when you add a host.
The krb5.conf file contains the following information:
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Kerberos configuration information
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Locations of Key Distribution Centers (KDC) and administration servers for the Kerberos realms of
interest
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Default values for the current realm and for Kerberos applications
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Mappings of host names onto Kerberos realms
Procedure
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Create a krb5.conf file and save it to the following location.
Operating System Path
Windows
C:\Program Files\Common Files\VMware\VMware vCenter Server
- Java Components\lib\security\
Linux
/usr/java/jre-vmware/lib/security/
A krb5.conf file has the following structure:
[libdefaults]
default_realm = YOURDOMAIN.COM
udp_preference_limit = 1
[realms]
YOURDOMAIN.COM = {
kdc = kdc.yourdomain.com
default_domain = yourdomain.com
}
[domain_realms]
.yourdomain.com=YOURDOMAIN.COM
yourdomain.com=YOURDOMAIN.COM
NOTE The Kerberos authentication requires a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) host address.
IMPORTANT When you add or modify the krb5.conf file, you must restart the Orchestrator server
service.
Add a REST Host
You can run a workflow to add a REST host and configure the host connection parameters.
Procedure
1 Log in to the Orchestrator client as an administrator.
2 Click the Workflows view in the Orchestrator client.
3 In the workflows hierarchical list, select Library > HTTP-REST > Configuration and navigate to the
Add a REST host workflow.
Using VMware vCenter Orchestrator Plug-Ins
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