The VMware Ready vCenter Orchestrator Plug-in Program offers a comprehensive set of tools and resources to help vendors develop and certify vCenter Orchestrator plug-ins for their products. VMware vCenter Orchestrator plug-ins extend the vCenter Orchestrator workflow engine with new object types and methods that automate repeatable tasks across VMware and partner technologies. This provides customers with rich integration and automation technology that lower the initial acquisition and ongoing operating costs of joint solutions.  vCenter Orchestrator plug-ins provide a competitive edge to the vendor that develops and distributes them.

Use of the VMware Ready logo in association with vCenter Orchestrator plug-ins signifies that the vCenter Orchestrator Plug-In has met VMware standards defined in the VMware Ready vCenter Orchestrator Plug-in Program Guide. A copy of the guide may be obtained by contacting tapalliance@vmware.com.

• Currently be enrolled in the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program at the Elite level.
• TSANet membership and an entry in the VMware custom TSANet portal.
• Partners are required to package their certified plug-ins in the form of a DAR file, upload it to their site, and provide a link to VMware.
• Ensure the vCO Plug-in passes the vCO Plug-in certification.  vCO Plug-ins must meet the current requirements as documented in the VMware Ready vCenter Orchestrator Program Guide. A copy of the guide may be obtained by contacting tapalliance@vmware.com.
• Partners are required to post their certified plug-in on the VMware Solution Exchange (VSX). All VMware Ready vCO plug-ins will receive the VMware Ready logo on the VMware Solution Exchange. VMware will post qualifying plug-ins in the VMware Compatibility Guide.

To get started and express interest in enrolling in the VMware Ready Program, please contact your Account Manager or fill-in the online VMware Ready Request Form. 

Virtual Appliances

Virtual appliances help reduce complexity, increase productivity and accelerate innovation in software development and deployment. Developers and their partners use virtual appliances to bring scalable, robust software and hardware solutions to market faster while reducing development costs. Organizations of all kinds use virtual appliances to simplify software installation and management and to leverage the full capabilities of leading virtualization platforms such as vSphere.