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The Private Cloud Automation for VCF validated solution provides information on the use of vRealize Automation for cloud automation services with the VMware Cloud Foundation platform. The solution can be extended to support public cloud automation and covers recommended operational practices and considerations, where applicable. For more details about the design of Private Cloud Automation, see Detailed Design for Private Cloud Automation for VMware Cloud Foundation. For details about the deployment of vRealize Automation in accordance with VVS guidance, see Implementation of Private Cloud Automation for VMware Cloud Foundation.
Before you deploy vRealize Automation, vRealize Lifecycle Manager must be deployed from SDDC Manager. vRealize Lifecycle Manager is used to deploy and manage the life cycle of the vRealize Suite components.