Steps for Extending Machine Lifecycles with vRealize Orchestrator

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Extending machine lifecycles using an external vRealize Orchestrator involves integrating vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator. Before extending machine lifecycles, there are two necessary steps that need to be taken.

1. Install the vRealize Automation Plug-In on the vRealize Orchestrator server: The vRealize Automation Plug-In is a software component that enables communication between vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator. It is responsible for managing the vRealize Automation inventory, handling authentication, and managing the connection between vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator. Therefore, the first step is to install the vRealize Automation Plug-In on the vRealize Orchestrator server.

2. Add a vRealize Automation host and IaaS host using the vRealize Automation (Plug in): After installing the vRealize Automation Plug-In on the vRealize Orchestrator server, the next step is to add a vRealize Automation host and IaaS host using the vRealize Automation (Plug in). This process involves adding the vRealize Automation server as an endpoint in vRealize Orchestrator, and configuring the vRealize Automation host to allow access to the vRealize Orchestrator instance. Once this step is complete, vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator will be able to communicate with each other.

Therefore, options A and B are the correct answers. Option C is incorrect because it refers to installing the SOAP Plug-In, which is not required for integrating vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator. Option D is incorrect because it refers to installing the VMware vSphere Plug-In, which is not relevant to extending machine lifecycles using an external vRealize Orchestrator.