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You can also configure the Orchestrator server by running the configuration workflows from the
Orchestrator client or when you run the configuration workflows by using the REST API. For information
about configuring Orchestrator by using the Configuration plug-in workflows, see Using VMware vCenter
Orchestrator Plug-Ins. For more information about configuring Orchestrator by using the REST API, see
Chapter 8, “Configuring Orchestrator by Using the Configuration Plug-In and the REST API,” on page 73.
IMPORTANT When you configure Orchestrator, you must make sure that the clocks of the Orchestrator
server machine and the Orchestrator client machine are synchronized.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Start the Orchestrator Configuration Service,” on page 38
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“Log In to the Orchestrator Configuration Interface,” on page 39
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“Configure the Network Connection,” on page 39
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“Orchestrator Network Ports,” on page 40
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“Import the vCenter Server SSL Certificate,” on page 41
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“Selecting the Authentication Type,” on page 42
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“Configuring the Orchestrator Database Connection,” on page 52
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“Server Certificate,” on page 56
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“Configure the Orchestrator Plug-Ins,” on page 60
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“Importing the vCenter Server License,” on page 63
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“Selecting the Orchestrator Server Mode,” on page 65
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“Start the Orchestrator Server,” on page 67
Start the Orchestrator Configuration Service
If you have installed Orchestrator as a part of the vCenter Server installation or Orchestrator standalone, the
Orchestrator Configuration service does not start by default. You must start it manually before you try to
access the Orchestrator configuration interface.
Procedure
1 On the machine on which Orchestrator is installed, select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools >
Services.
2 In the Services window, right-click VMware vCenter Orchestrator Configuration and select Start.
3 (Optional) Set up the service to start automatically on the next reboot.
a Right-click VMware vCenter Orchestrator Configuration and select Properties.
b In the VMware vCenter Orchestrator Configuration Properties (Local Computer) window, from the
Startup type drop-down menu select Automatic.
The Orchestrator Configuration service is now running and Orchestrator configuration interface is available
for use.
What to do next
You can log in to the Orchestrator configuration interface and start the process of configuring Orchestrator.
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