The most valuable feature is the consistency it delivers, at the end of the day. We know that we have consistent images based off consistent Blueprints, check-pointed or QA'ed in a consistent manner.
VMware Aria Automation enhances scalability through seamless integration with industry products, offering customization via plugins. It significantly reduces manual tasks by automating processes such as provisioning and patch applications, accelerating infrastructure deployment. Its automation capabilities span network, firewall, storage, OS deployment, and middleware configurations. Although requiring complex initial setup and challenging orchestration workflows, it integrates with ServiceNow and Kubernetes, proving cloud-agnostic, albeit with high pricing and calls for cost reduction.
