VCF Automation 5.2 offers a guided adoption path designed to help organizations leverage cloud automation effectively. This roadmap covers all phases of automation, from setting up basic workloads to managing complex deployments with advanced features.
Getting Started
Begin your automation journey by adding cloud environments and organizing resources. VCF Automation makes it easy to:
- Add cloud accounts to manage virtual machines, networking, and storage.
- Perform quick actions on discovered resources for immediate results.
- Organize resources and users into projects for better control.
- Use a quick-create wizard to deploy virtual machines rapidly.
Expanding Automation Capabilities
Once you're familiar with the basics, VCF Automation enables advanced resource management:
- Cloud Abstraction Layer: Separate compute, storage, and networking to create cloud-agnostic deployments.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop reusable automation templates using YAML and integrate them with platforms like GitHub.
- Lifecycle Management: Automate deployment lifecycle events to enhance efficiency through extensibility.
Advanced Features for Power Users
Take automation to the next level by incorporating advanced features such as:
- Network Automation: Integrate network policies and dynamically provision networks to support workload flexibility.
- Kubernetes Automation: Deploy and configure Kubernetes clusters with VCF Automation templates.
- Custom Catalog Request Forms: Build tailored forms to enhance user experience and streamline resource requests.
Self-Service and Governance
Empower users with a self-service catalog where they can deploy infrastructure resources "as a service." Built-in governance policies ensure compliance and control over resource deployments.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to optimize your automation strategy, VCF Automation 5.2 provides a comprehensive toolkit to improve productivity, agility, and operational efficiency. Ready to take the next step? Explore the hands-on labs and tutorials available to deepen your expertise!
