VMware Aria Automation: Advanced Topics [8.14] Training in Bahrain

  • Learn via: Classroom / Virtual Classroom / Online
  • Duration: 4 Days
  • Level: Expert
  • Price: Please contact for booking options
  • Upcoming Date:
  • UK & Türkiye Based Global Training Provider

This four-day course is a follow-on to the VMware Aria Automation: Install, Configure, Manage course. During this course, you will take a deeper dive into advanced topics using features of VMware Aria Automation such as deploying user systems and interfacing Aria Automation with other platforms. You will also learn how to deploy a cluster environment using VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle and interface with, and use, vSphere with Tanzu Kubernetes. This course makes heavy use of hands-on labs.

Audience

Experienced system administrators and system integrators responsible for using VMware Aria Automation in advanced configurations in enterprise deployments.

Product Alignment

  • VMware vSphere™ 7.0.3, VMware vSphere™ 8.0.1
  • VMware Aria Automation™ 8.13
  • VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle™ 8.13
  • VMware Aria Automation Config™ 8.13
  • VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator™ 8.13
  • VMware vSphere With Tanzu 8.0 update 2
  • VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer (AVI) 22.1.5
We can organize this training at your preferred date and location. Contact Us!

Prerequisites

This course requires completion of the following courses:

  • VMware Aria Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [v8.10]

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:

  • Describe and configure VMware Aria Automation in a clustered enterprise deployment using with VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle
  • Scale out VMware Identity Manager to support High Availability
  • Use external Certificate Authorities to configure security certificates in VMware Aria Automation
  • Create YAML templates to configure VMware Aria Automation using cloudConfig
  • Use VMware Aria Automation advanced templates to deploy a 2-tier Database-Server using MySQL and phpMyAdmin
  • Use Advanced VMware NSX networking features including NAT, routed networks, load balancers, security groups, and tags
  • Integrate and use NSX Advanced Load Balancer with VMware Aria Automation and VMware NSX
  • Create and use Aria Automation Pipelines to deploy software and connect to Kuberenetes
  • Create and use Ansible playbooks that integrate with VMware Aria Automation
  • Integrate Aria Automation with Terraform
  • Integrate Aria Automation with GitLab
  • Create Orchestrator Workflows and ABX Actions that interface with other systems and use REST calls
  • Configure and use Orchestrator Workflows and ABX actions to create day-2 actions and interface with Powershell scripts
  • Use Aria Automation to deploy minions and deploy software

Training Outline

1 Course Introduction

  • Introductions and course logistics
  • Course objectives

2 VMware Aria Automation Clustered Deployment

  • Using Aria Suite Lifecycle in a clustered deployment
  • Configure External Certificates
  • Configure VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer
  • Install VMware Aria Automation using Clustered Deployment
  • Scale out VMware Identity Manager to support High Availability

3 Advanced VMware Aria Automation Templates

  • Use advanced YAML and cloudConfig to deploy a functioning 2-tier application with a phpMyAdmin front end server and a MySQL database server
  • Use cloudConfig and cloug-init
  • Use advanced YAML techniques to create configuration files and add users to deployed virtual machines

4 Advanced Networking

  • Use VMware NSX advanced features in VMware Aria Automation templates
  • Interfacing to IPAMs
  • Use VMware NSX NAT in VMware Aria Automation templates
  • Use VMware NSX Routed Networks
  • Use VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer
  • Use VMware NSX Security Groups

5 Advanced Orchestrator Workflows

  • Create Day-2 Actions with Orchestrator workflows
  • Use Orchestrator to Add computer objects to Active Directory when VMware Aria Automation deploys templates
  • Create VMware Aria Automation Custom Resources
  • Create VMware Aria Automation Resource Actions
  • Use VMware Aria Automation with Orchestrator to perform REST calls

6 Using ABX Actions

  • Use ABX to create day-2 Actions
  • Create ABX Action-Flows
  • Use ABX to make REST calls

7 Kubernetes Integration

  • Describe vSphere With Tanzu
  • Create a Supervisor Cluster
  • Create a Supervisor Namespace
  • Create Cluster Plans
  • Deploy a Tanzu Kubernetes cluster from Aria Automation
  • Manage Kubernetes Tanzu clusters from Aria Automation
  • Execute YAML code and deploy software in a managed Tanzu Kubernetes cluster
  • Connect to an existing generic Kubernetes cluster
  • Create Kubernetes namespaces from Aria Automation
  • Interface Aria Automation to other Kubernetes systems

8 Aria Automation Pipelines

  • Create and use CI/CD pipelines
  • Use the Pipeline user interface
  • Add states and tasks to a pipeline
  • Integrate code from a pipeline with Gitlab
  • Use an Aria Automation pipeline to install software
  • Use an Aria Automation Pipeline to Create a Kubernetes Namespace and a Deployment

9 Aria Automation and Configuration Management

  • Describe Ansible, Puppet, and Terraform
  • Integrate Ansible with VMware Aria Automation
  • Integrate Terraform with VMware Aria Automation
  • Call Terraform from VMware Aria Automation
  • Use Terraform to manage VMware Aria Automation
  • Deploy an Aria Automation Config minion
  • Install software on an Aria Automation Config minion
  • Create and manage files on a Linux system with Aria Automation Config

Why Choose Bilginç IT Academy

At Bilginç IT Academy, we combine our strong presence in both the UK and Türkiye to deliver high-quality, practical training solutions for organizations worldwide.

International Presence with Local Expertise
With operations in the United Kingdom and Türkiye, we bring together global standards and local market understanding to deliver effective training experiences across regions.

Expert Instructors with Real-World Experience
Our courses are delivered by certified trainers with extensive industry experience, ensuring you gain practical knowledge that can be applied immediately.

Corporate-Focused Training Approach
We specialize in training corporate teams, tailoring our programs to meet your organization’s goals, technologies, and project requirements.

Flexible Training Delivery Worldwide
We offer classroom, virtual classroom, and onsite training options globally, tailored to your organization’s needs.

Hands-On, Practical Learning
Our training sessions include real-world scenarios, case studies, and interactive exercises to ensure lasting understanding and skill development.

Proven Track Record
With over 10 years of experience, we have successfully trained professionals from leading organizations across different industries and regions.


Contact us for more detail about our trainings and for all other enquiries!

Avaible Training Dates

Join our public courses in our Bahrain facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location.
07 April 2026 (4 Days)
Manama
10 April 2026 (4 Days)
Manama
13 April 2026 (4 Days)
Manama
19 April 2026 (4 Days)
Manama
17 June 2026 (4 Days)
Manama
03 July 2026 (4 Days)
Manama
20 July 2026 (4 Days)
Manama
24 July 2026 (4 Days)
Manama

Bahrain has positioned itself as the pioneering fintech and cloud capital of the Middle East, with Manama hosting the region’s first dedicated fintech hub, Bahrain FinTech Bay. As the first country in the region to adopt a 'Cloud First' policy, Bahrain has attracted global giants like AWS to establish massive data center infrastructures on its shores. The University of Bahrain and various national initiatives are focused on cultivating a workforce that is highly proficient in blockchain, open banking, and cybersecurity. Our IT education services in Bahrain are tailored to this innovation-driven market, offering advanced curriculum in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and Information Security. We empower professionals in the Kingdom to take the lead in a digital-first economy that consistently sets the benchmark for regulatory technology and financial innovation across the Gulf.

By using this website you agree to let us use cookies. For further information about our use of cookies, check out our Cookie Policy.