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Deploying a Windows Server using vRealize Automation, and configuring using SaltStack Config

Deploying a Windows VM using vRealize Automation & configuring with SaltStack Config

Part 1

Part 1 Blog Post

• vRealize Automation SaltStack Config Overview
• vRA SaltStack Config Deployment with vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager
• Preparing your Windows Template
• Configuring your Cloud Template
• Deploying a virtual machine with SaltStack Minion deployed and configured

Part 2

Part 2 Blog Post

• Configure SaltStack State Files
  • Add Windows Server to the Active Directory Domain
  • Configure Windows Services
  • Configure Local User account
  • Deploy Software
  • Configure Remote Desktop access
  • Running the State File as part of a vRA Deployment