guest agent deprecation

Author : pgilday

URL : http:////docs.vmware.com/en/vRealize-Automation/7.6/com.vmware.vra.prepare.use.doc/GUID-C5BD3D30-FCCC-4125-971E-4E6A27617BF8.html

Topic Name : Install the Guest Agent on a Windows Reference Machine

Publication Name : Preparing and Using Service Blueprints in vRealize Automation

Product/Version : vRealize Automation/7.6

Question :

I have been told the guest agent has been deprecated, is this true?  Trying to figure out how to complete adding drives in vRA form without the agent?