Using the Workflow Designer is crucial; I have to use it to develop code. In the Workflow Designer, there are around 30 to 40 different types of elements that I can drag and drop to create a nice flow of execution. For example, I can first get some values, then execute something, send a notification email, and update my CMDB or database. It's a step-by-step process where I can do some small piece of work at each step before moving to the next one. It's intuitive, with 30 to 40 elements to work with, and it provides debugging functionalities. If I face any issues, I can enable debug mode to see additional information that helps me troubleshoot. It supports four languages out of the box, allowing anyone comfortable with PowerShell, Linux shell scripting, Python, or JavaScript to use it. I find the API feature highly beneficial for custom solutions. There are two phases to it. For instance, if I develop something in Automation and create a catalog item for provisioning services for customers, the first phase allows me to use the API approach to consume any tool with an API interface. I can use the HTTP REST plugin in VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator to automate that tool whenever API methods are available for certain tasks. The second phase involves consuming the APIs of VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator tool. For example, if I use ServiceNow as a frontend and have services running in the Automation Orchestrator tool, I don't need to refactor or rebuild those services in ServiceNow. Instead, I can use the ServiceNow HTTP REST plugin and point it to the Automation Orchestrator tool. Essentially, I can use the REST APIs of these tools to automate them or automate any other tool through VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator using the REST API. In my last organization, we had a team of around 1,000 people using the solution, and we didn't face any issues. I would recommend VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator to anyone seeking an enterprise solution for private cloud or on-premises cloud, but not for those utilizing public cloud. I rate VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator 8.5 out of 10.
Head of Sales and Operations at New Horizon Computers
Real User
Top 5
Sep 30, 2025
In Pakistan, cloud-based solutions have been acceptable since 2015-2016. Now, it's almost nine to 10 years. The market is maturing, and things are coming based on cloud. We learned from VMware actually. We learned such orchestration due to VMware. There is no match for VMware right now. I rate VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator 10 out of 10.
Some students, especially beginners, may find the learning curve to be steep due to a lack of requisite knowledge in backend languages like YAML, Python, or JavaScript. I have been providing VMware training for over fifteen years. I deal with many other vendors, such as Cisco and Microsoft. I would rate VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator around eight out of ten.
Workload Automation streamlines and manages critical business processes and IT jobs, ensuring efficiency and reliability across an enterprise's workflow. It reduces manual efforts and helps in maintaining complex workloads seamlessly.This solution facilitates the automation of task scheduling, reducing downtime and errors. By automating repetitive tasks, IT teams can focus on strategic initiatives. The tool adapts flexibly to changing business needs, supporting diverse environments and...
Using the Workflow Designer is crucial; I have to use it to develop code. In the Workflow Designer, there are around 30 to 40 different types of elements that I can drag and drop to create a nice flow of execution. For example, I can first get some values, then execute something, send a notification email, and update my CMDB or database. It's a step-by-step process where I can do some small piece of work at each step before moving to the next one. It's intuitive, with 30 to 40 elements to work with, and it provides debugging functionalities. If I face any issues, I can enable debug mode to see additional information that helps me troubleshoot. It supports four languages out of the box, allowing anyone comfortable with PowerShell, Linux shell scripting, Python, or JavaScript to use it. I find the API feature highly beneficial for custom solutions. There are two phases to it. For instance, if I develop something in Automation and create a catalog item for provisioning services for customers, the first phase allows me to use the API approach to consume any tool with an API interface. I can use the HTTP REST plugin in VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator to automate that tool whenever API methods are available for certain tasks. The second phase involves consuming the APIs of VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator tool. For example, if I use ServiceNow as a frontend and have services running in the Automation Orchestrator tool, I don't need to refactor or rebuild those services in ServiceNow. Instead, I can use the ServiceNow HTTP REST plugin and point it to the Automation Orchestrator tool. Essentially, I can use the REST APIs of these tools to automate them or automate any other tool through VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator using the REST API. In my last organization, we had a team of around 1,000 people using the solution, and we didn't face any issues. I would recommend VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator to anyone seeking an enterprise solution for private cloud or on-premises cloud, but not for those utilizing public cloud. I rate VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator 8.5 out of 10.
In Pakistan, cloud-based solutions have been acceptable since 2015-2016. Now, it's almost nine to 10 years. The market is maturing, and things are coming based on cloud. We learned from VMware actually. We learned such orchestration due to VMware. There is no match for VMware right now. I rate VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator 10 out of 10.
Some students, especially beginners, may find the learning curve to be steep due to a lack of requisite knowledge in backend languages like YAML, Python, or JavaScript. I have been providing VMware training for over fifteen years. I deal with many other vendors, such as Cisco and Microsoft. I would rate VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator around eight out of ten.