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Configuring Orchestrator 7
VMware vCenter Orchestrator Web Configuration is installed silently with VMware vCenter Server. This is
the tool you use to configure the components that are related to the Orchestrator engine, such as network,
database, server certificate, and so on. The correct configuration of these components ensures the proper
functioning of Lifecycle Manager or any other applications running on the Orchestrator platform.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Start the Orchestrator Configuration Service,” on page 34
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“Log In to the Orchestrator Configuration Interface,” on page 34
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“Change the Default Password,” on page 35
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“Revert to the Default Password for Orchestrator Configuration,” on page 35
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“Configure the Network Connection,” on page 36
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“Change the Default Configuration Ports on the Orchestrator Client Side,” on page 38
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“Import the vCenter Server SSL Certificate,” on page 39
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“Configuring LDAP Settings,” on page 39
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“Password Encryption and Hashing Mechanism,” on page 45
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“Configure the Database Connection,” on page 45
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“Server Certificate,” on page 47
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“Configure the Default Plug-Ins,” on page 50
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“Access Rights to Orchestrator Server,” on page 54
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“Import the vCenter Server License,” on page 54
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“Start the Orchestrator Server,” on page 55
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“Export the Orchestrator Configuration,” on page 57
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“Import the Orchestrator Configuration,” on page 58
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“Configure the Maximum Number of Events and Runs,” on page 59
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“Install an Application,” on page 59
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“Import the Plug-In Licenses,” on page 60
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“Change the Web View SSL Certificate,” on page 60
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“Define the Server Log Level,” on page 61
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