VMware Aria Automation
Modern self-service cloud and infrastructure automation.
Overview
VMware Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation) is an infrastructure automation platform that enables self-service provisioning and lifecycle management of resources across private and public clouds. It helps organizations enforce governance policies and can be used to remediate non-compliant configurations.
✨ Key Features
- Self-Service Multi-Cloud Automation
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Governance and Policy Management
- Extensible via Action-Based Extensibility (ABX)
- Integration with SaltStack for configuration management
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the VMware software-defined data center (SDDC)
- Strong governance and policy enforcement capabilities
- Provides a unified self-service catalog across multiple clouds
Unique Value: Delivers a secure, self-service multi-cloud experience that increases agility while maintaining control and governance.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Providing a service catalog for developers to provision their own compliant environments
- Automatically decommissioning unused cloud resources
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Real-time security incident response
- Lightweight, ad-hoc task automation
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more graphical, policy-driven approach to cloud management compared to code-centric tools like Terraform.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by plan tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 60-day free trial
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