As I’m sure you are aware by now, VMware vRealize Automation 7.0 (vRA 7) was officially announced on the big stage during VMworld Barcelona (10/2015).  A handful of new innovations were spotlighted (converged blueprint, extensibility, deployment wizard, etc) during the keynote followed by several deep-dive sessions, demos, and workshops throughout the week.  So far the feedback has been great – vRA 7 packs several great innovations, incorporates new VMware solutions (e.g. vIDM), and helps our customers and partners get the solution implemented in record time.

To help get the word out, answer some of the questions around the release, and provide deep-dive visibility into vRA 7, I’ve started a blog series to overview the major changes, break down each spotlight component, and provide deep-dive content into some of the most exciting new capabilities.

I’ve set a goal to have the A-to-Z series completed by the time vRA 7 is generally available, but no promises!  Enjoy the content and please provide feedback / comments / recommendations as needed…

Blog Series: vRealize Automation 7.x A-to-Z – this is the series I’ve been publishing since the announcements.  I hope to keep up the pace of about 2 posts/week (or more), with the goal of being done by GA. While mostly committed, several of these titles may change based on content.

– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 1, What’s New – Spotlight Features
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 1.1, Spotlight Overview and Demo
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 2, Deployment Architectures
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 3, The Deployment Wizard
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 3.1, Deployment Wizard Video
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 4, Initial Config as-a-service
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 5, Identity Management
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 6, Navigating UI Changes
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 7, Exploring Roles and Permissions
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 8, Converged Blueprint Designer
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 9, CBP: Application Authoring
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 10, CBP: On-Demand Networking and Security
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 11, CBP: Advanced Services Blueprint Design
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 12, XaaS Service Design
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 13, CBP: Incorporating XaaS into Blueprints
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 14, Blueprints as Code
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 15, Entitlements and Approvals
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 16, LifeCycle Extensibility
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 17, Exploring the Event Broker
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 18, Advanced Extensibility Use Cases
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 19, Automating Automation
– vRealize Automation 7 – Part 20, Putting it all Together

vRealize Automation 7.x Advanced Topics & Deep Dives

– vRA 7 – Delivering AWS EC2 to the Enterprise
– vRA 7 – NSX Networking with CBP Deep-Dive
– vRA 7 – Understanding Your Extensibility Options
– vRA 7 – Event Broker Deep-Dive
– vRA 7 – Advanced Access Controls with vIDM Policies
– vRA 7 HowTo – Importing and Exporting Blueprints [as code]
– vRA 7 HowTo – Incorporating XaaS Services with IaaS
– vRA 7 HowTo – Advanced Services Design with CBP

Special Events: Recordings, Webinars, etc.

How to Accelerate Your Application Deployment From Months to Days – Oct 29th, 2015

VMUG Virtual Event 3.0 – Nov 9th 2015

 

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@virtualjad