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Database Query Custom Property Definition
You add a custom property to query a database when you want to retrieve values from that database
to populate the custom property on the request form. The database custom property uses a
vRealize Orchestrator action to run the query and retrieve the values.
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Custom Action Custom Property Definition
You add a custom property to retrieve data from a source using a custom vRealize Orchestrator
action when you want users to select the retrieved values in the request form.
Network Custom Property Definition
You add a custom property to retrieve network names from the vRealize Automation database when you
want users to select the network in the request form. The network selector custom property uses a
vRealize Orchestrator action to retrieve the values.
Limitations
Plan for the following limitations when you use the network selector custom property.
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The name of the custom property must be VirtualMachine.Network0.Name. This name is required.
You cannot create multiple property definitions for the network selector.
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The action retrieves all the network names for the requesting user without validating that it applies to
the target vCenter Server instance. A service catalog user might select a network that is not
applicable to the selected target. If the wrong network is selected, the catalog request fails.
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The action retrieves network names for the requesting user only. If you submit a request on behalf of
other users, the networks are for you. For example, Network A and Network C are associated with
Business Group 1, so the BG 1 users see only Network A and C, not B.
Prerequisites
If you use an external vRealize Orchestrator server, verity that it is set up correctly. See Configuring
vRealize Automation.
Custom Property Configuration Values
You use these options to create the custom property.
Table 1‑49. Network Custom Property Configuration Values
Option Value
Name You must use VirtualMachine.Network0.Name.
For information about VirtualMachine.Network0.Name, see
Custom Properties V Table.
Data type String
Display as Dropdown
Values External
Action folder com.vmware.vra.networks
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