Automating VM Creation Post Auto Deploy

[DaveIshmael]

I asked a similar question over on the vCenter forum but I'm thinking it might be wise to post in this forum as well.  I'm trying to figure out how to create a VM from a template after an ESXi auto deploy is complete.  I thought vRealize Automation might be the way to go but I'm also wondering if there's a better way.

[DaveIshmael]

I was talking with a guy on IRC #vmware and he pointed to the vRealize Auto Deploy plug-in that might be the way to go.  Posting the link here in case anyone else needs it...

https://my.vmware.com/en/group/vmware/get-download?downloadGroup=VCO_AUTODEPLOY_PLUGIN_510

[DaveIshmael]

Nope, the Auto Deploy Orchestrator plug-in isn't the way to go.  That plug-in is limited to activities that relate to the components of Auto Deploy, namely the image profiles, host profiles, and software depots.  There aren't any triggers for starting workflow based on the completion of an Auto Deploy process.

I'm still looking for an answer...