unable to create a workflow in vCenter Orchestrator

[guruster]

I am unable to add a new folder so I can create a new workflow in vCenter Orchestrator. See attached screenshot.

Please advise

[tschoergez]

Hi!

check your license settings: Do you have a vCenter Foundation?

Than it's not possible to create your own custom workflows!

see also:

http://communities.vmware.com/message/1756376

http://communities.vmware.com/thread/228882

Cheers,

Joerg

[guruster]

Serial number : xxxx-xxx-xxx-xxxx
License owner : [owner]
Target : vCO server
License edition : vcEssentials
Support : None
vCenter Orchestrator mode : Player
Product : vCenter Server 5 Essentials
Expiration : Permanent license
License type : Site

[tschoergez · Accepted solution]

ok, your Orchestrator is only in "Player" mode because of your vCenter Essentials license: You can only run workflows from library, or you can import workflow packages from external providers.

To create your own custom workflows, you need a full license of vCenter. Contact your VMware Sales rep. for details.

Cheers,

Joerg

[guruster]

Thanks for the info

This kind of makes it obvious "vCenter Orchestrator mode : Player"

[guruster]

So bottom line, since these are read-only  packages I won't be able to take advantage of the email features

[cdecanini_]

I would recommend downloading the vCO appliance. It comes with a 30 days license in "Server" mode.

Christophe.