Load the VMware Infrastructure Client application. Right-click the name of the VMware server and choose New Virtual Machine.

Figure A.1 New Virtual Machine

A wizard will begin that allows you to create a New Virtual Machine. On the first screen, select Custom. Click Next.

Figure A.2 Select Custom VM Configuration

Enter a name for the virtual machine and click Next.

Figure A.3 Name the New VM

Select Datastore and click Next.

Figure A.4 Choose a Storage

Select a Virtual Machine Version and click Next.

Figure A.5 Choose a Virtual Machine Version

Select Linux. For the version, select Other Linux (32-bit). Click Next.

Figure A.6 Choose the Guest Operating System

For the number of virtual processors, enter 1. Click Next.

Figure A.7 Configure Virtual CPUs

This screen allows you to allocate memory to the new VM. Oracle recommends at least 1 GB of memory (1024 MB) for the VM. Click Next.

Figure A.8 Allocate Virtual Memory

Select LSI Logic. Click Next.

Figure A.9 Select Storage Adapter Type

Enter the disk capacity for the VM. Corente recommends at least 40 GB. Select the option Thick Provision Lazy Zeroed and make sure that the option Store with the virtual machine is selected. Click Next.

Figure A.10 Specify Disk Capacity and Location

Make sure Virtual Device Node is set to the default option: SCSI (0:0). Click Next.

Figure A.11 Specify Virtual Device Node

After you review the settings and click Finish, your new VM will now appear in the panel on the left side of the window. Right-click the new VM and choose Edit Settings.

Figure A.12 Edit Virtual Machine Properties

Make sure the Corente Gateway Software .iso image file is saved locally on your PC. Select CD/DVD Drive 1.

On the right side of the window, in the Device Type section, choose Client Device. Click OK.

Figure A.13 Specify CD Device Type

Select the new VM on the left side of the window, and choose Console from the tabs across the top of the right side of the window.

Figure A.14 Display Virtual Machine Console

Start the VM by clicking the green play button. Click Connect CD/DVD 1 and choose Connect to ISO image. Locate the locally-stored Corente Gateway Software .iso file on your computer and hit OK.

Figure A.15 Boot Virtual Machine from Virtual CD

Once the PXE boot times out, click the Console window and hit any key. The client will begin to load the Corente Gateway Software .iso file. Type Yes and press Enter to continue.

Figure A.16 Start Corente Gateway Software Installation

Hit Enter to reboot when prompted. You can now also disconnect the CD ISO Image.

Figure A.17 Reboot Virtual Machine

Upon the initial boot of the Corente Virtual Services Gateway, you will be prompted to download a configuration file. Select Download Config and hit Enter.

Figure A.18 Download Configuration File

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Complete the network information on this screen. For the Download Site, enter www.corente.com. Select Next and hit Enter.

Figure A.19 Provide Network Configuration

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Enter the username and password for your App Net Manager account, and enter the new Corente Virtual Services Gateway's name. Select Continue and hit Enter.

Figure A.20 Provide Gateway Administration Information

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After the configuration file has been downloaded, the Corente Virtual Services Gateway will restart its service. Confirm via App Net Manager that this gateway is active.