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Using the vCloud Automation Center
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The vCloud Automation Center plug-in workflow library contains workflows that you can use to provision
virtual machines and take post-provision actions.
You can use the scripting API of the plug-in to develop custom workflows. You can use custom HTTP headers,
such as the vCloud Automation Center specific headers Tasks and Identity, and apply them in the CRUD,
provisioning, and post-provisioning workflows.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Configuring the vCloud Automation Center Plug-In,” on page 9
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“Using the vCloud Automation Center Plug-In Inventory,” on page 12
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“Access the vCloud Automation Center Plug-In API,” on page 12
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“Examples of Scripts for CRUD vCloud Automation Center Tasks,” on page 12
Configuring the vCloud Automation Center Plug-In
You must use the Orchestrator client to configure the vCloud Automation Center plug-in.
Configuration Workflows
You can use the workflows in the Configuration workflow category to manage vCloud Automation Center
hosts.
You can access these workflows from Library > vCloud Automation Center > Configuration in the
Workflows view of the Orchestrator client.
Workflow Name Description
Add a vCAC host Adds a vCloud Automation Center host to the plug-in's inventory.
Manage SSL certificates Verifies a host URL, and if required, shows a user interaction message for SSL certificates user
approval.
Remove a vCAC host Removes a vCloud Automation Center host from the plug-in's inventory.
Update a vCAC host Updates a vCloud Automation Center host in the plug-in's inventory.
Validate a vCAC host Validates the vCloud Automation Center host and the connection to it.
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