In VCF 9.1, access control for API-driven automation is managed through VCF Custom Roles and Role Assignments linked to API tokens. This post details how these mechanisms govern programmatic authentication and authorization. 1. API Token Permission Inheritance API token access is governed directly by its associated security principal. This principal is an SSO user when …
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VCF 9.1 API Access (6): Scoping Permissions for the VCF 9.1 Fleet Management API
As private cloud environments grow, manual administration becomes a significant reliability risk and a barrier to scaling. Adopting an API-driven model for VCF Fleet Management is essential for achieving operational excellence; it enables standardized operations, automated lifecycle management, and centralized governance across all VCF instances. By utilizing APIs or workflow automation through VCF Operations, organizations …
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