VMware Cloud Foundation - Design Decision - Use the default integration to the vRealize Orchestrator instance that is embedded in vRealize Automation.
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Design Justification: The use of the embedded vRealize Orchestrator instance has the following advantages over the use of an external vRealize Orchestrator instance:
Operates in cluster mode.
Provides a faster time to value.
Reduces the number of appliances to manage.
Provides an easier upgrade path and better supportability.
Improves performance.
Removes the requirement for an external database.
Using the embedded instance of vRealize Orchestrator is applicable in most use cases. However, refer to the product documentation to be aware of the cases where using the external vRealize Orchestrator is applicable.
Design Implication:
Less efficient to execute a workflow in a multi-region deployment from a centralized instance. However, it is easier to manage.
This design decision is supported on VCF version 4.1 and higher.
Additional Information
Please reference the VMware Cloud Foundation version you are running and if this design decision is applicable to you.
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