Setting Up Multiple Environments in Aria Suite Lifecycle Within a VMware Cloud Foundation Aware Environment (vCF)

Products

• VMware Aria Suite

Issue/Introduction

This knowledge base (KB) article provides guidance on managing additional environments added through Aria Suite Lifecycle when operating within a vCloud Foundation aware (vCF) environment. Understanding the configuration requirements and limitations is essential for efficient management of these environments.

Environment

 VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle 8.x

Resolution

In a VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle instance, multiple environments can be added to streamline operations and resource management. Here are the key points to consider:

• Single VMware Identity Manager Instance:
  All environments within the Aria Suite Lifecycle must utilize the same VMware Identity Manager instance, referred to as the Global Environment. This ensures consistent user authentication and access control across environments.
  
  
• Single Aria Suite Lifecycle Instance:
  Each Aria Suite Lifecycle instance can only be configured with one VMware Identity Manager. This is a critical design consideration to maintain the integrity and functionality of the environment.
  
  
• Management Limitations in vCF Aware Environments:
  In a vCF aware environment, only one Aria product instance can be managed. This limitation means that while multiple environments can be added, they will all be managed within the context of the single Aria Suite Lifecycle instance.
  
  
• Managing Additional Product Instances:
  Any additional product instances added through Aria Suite Lifecycle will be managed solely by Aria Suite Lifecycle. This simplifies management but requires careful planning to ensure that all environments are correctly configured and monitored.
  By following these guidelines, administrators can effectively set up and manage multiple environments within the Aria Suite Lifecycle in a vCF-aware setup, ensuring streamlined operations and consistent user management.