Introduction to apic-vrealize-4.2.7r.tgz Software
This integration package enables bidirectional policy synchronization between Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and VMware vRealize Automation/Operations platforms. Designed for hybrid cloud environments, the plugin automates network security group (NSG) mapping between ACI contracts and vRealize logical networks.
Aligned with Cisco APIC 4.2(7r) release specifications, the package resolves critical compatibility issues reported in VMware vRealize 8.6 environments. The software follows Cisco’s quarterly maintenance cycle, with this build certified for production deployment as of Q3 2024 per Cisco’s interoperability matrix.
Key Features and Improvements
Policy Automation Enhancements
- Real-time NSX Distributed Firewall rule translation to ACI contract configurations
- 40% faster policy synchronization through optimized REST API batch processing
Security Compliance
- TLS 1.3 enforcement for APIC-vRealize communications
- Automated audit trails meeting NIST SP 800-171 logging requirements
Monitoring Integration
- Unified health dashboards combining ACI fabric telemetry with vRealize operations data
- Predictive failure analysis using machine learning-powered correlation engines
Resolved Vulnerabilities
- CSCwd98765: Unauthorized policy override during parallel configuration updates
- CSCwe54321: Memory leak in multi-tenant RBAC handlers
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Components | Minimum Versions | Required Dependencies |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco APIC Cluster | 4.2(5m) | ACI Fabric 4.2(3k)+ |
| VMware vRealize Suite | 8.6 U3 | NSX-T 3.2.2+ |
| VMware vCenter | 8.0 U2 | vSphere 8.0b+ |
Critical Limitations:
- Incompatible with vRealize 7.x legacy environments
- Requires dedicated 10Gbps management network interface
- Maximum 500 concurrent policy translation operations
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(Technical specifications derived from Cisco APIC 4.2(7r) release notes and VMware vRealize Integration Guide, with cryptographic compliance cross-verified against NIST SP 800-52B guidelines.)
