PowerShell scripts cannot connect to hosts behind a proxy in vRO scripting or ABX actions

Products

• VMware Aria Suite

Issue/Introduction

Powershell scripts are unable to connect to hosts beyond a proxy, which is set with How do I configure an Internet proxy server for vRealize Automation.

Environment

VMware vRealize Automation 8.3.x
VMware vRealize Automation 8.1.x
VMware vRealize Automation 8.2.x
VMware vRealize Automation 8.4.x

Resolution

Please follow the instructions at Using context parameters to add a proxy configuration in your PowerShell script to properly utilize the system proxy in powershell scripts.