vRealize Business Standard is accessed through the vRealize Automation web interface. It is located under the Business Management tab.

vRealize Business Standard uses the same vCenter Single Sign-On service as vRealize Automation for authentication and authorization. The vRealize Automation Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cost profiles are automatically updated by vRealize Business Standard based on cost driver values, streamlining the process of costing virtual machine blueprints.

The vRealize Automation Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is not a hard requirement, and the vRealize Automation virtual appliance can be used solely to provide access to vRealize Business Standard.