Startup order
As you have understood that the vRealize Automation solution has multiple components, the startup order for every component plays an important role when recovering from a power outage or an orchestrated shutdown. Here is the recommended startup method.
Start with the load balancer; ensure that it is fully functional before moving on to the next step. If NSX LB is used, connect to the NSX Edge appliance via SSH and execute the command (show service loadbalancer monitor) and check whether the configuration is intact and enabled:
- Power on the PostgreSQL and MSSQL database machines if external to your servers. If embedded with the CAFÉ nodes, these must come up first in the boot order.
- Power on the identity appliance or vSphere SSO/PSC, ...
Get Learning VMware vRealize Automation now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
