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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 7, “Configuring Orchestrator by Using the Configuration Plug-In and the REST API,” on page 71.
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 36
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“Log In to the Orchestrator Configuration Interface,” on page 37
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“Configure the Network Connection,” on page 37
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“Orchestrator Network Ports,” on page 38
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“Import the vCenter Server SSL Certificate,” on page 39
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“Selecting the Authentication Type,” on page 40
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“Configuring the Orchestrator Database Connection,” on page 50
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“Server Certificate,” on page 54
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“Configure the Default Plug-Ins,” on page 58
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“Importing the vCenter Server License,” on page 61
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“Selecting the Orchestrator Server Mode,” on page 63
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“Start the Orchestrator Server,” on page 65
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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