VM System Deploy for VMware Environments

  1. On a Windows PC or server, install VMware vSphere Client software version 5.1.0, Build 1471691.

  2. Start VMware vSphere Client and log in using credentials created at install time.

    A Security Warning may be displayed for the Certificate. If so, click Ignore.

  3. Optional: Save VM configuration from previous OVA install. If this is an upgrade to a previous OVA install and configuration, perform the following steps:

    1. Save the current site configuration:

      $ cd /opt/vsmgui/scripts

      $ ./siteConfigCopy.sh save

    2. Back up the site configuration and LDAP configuration to a PC or server:

      /opt/Oracle/Middleware/Oracle_Home/user_projects/domains/vsmgui/config/config.xml

      /home/vsmgui/siteConfigData.sql

  4. Deploy VM using the VSMGUI_n.ova file by selecting Deploy OVF Template on the File menu.

    Note:

    If this is the first time the client software has been executed, the Home screen may be initially displayed. If so, click the Inventory icon and then deploy the OVF template as instructed above.

  5. Follow the prompts in the Deploy OVF wizard as follows:

    1. Source: Select the source location by browsing to the VSMGUI_n.ova file. Then click Next.

    2. OVF Template Details: Click Next to continue.

    3. Name and Location: Enter a name and location for the deployed template. This should be a name that communicates the VM type and version number (for example, VSM_GUI_1.2.3.00.000). Then click Next.

    4. Storage: Select the data storage for this VM. Then click Next.

    5. Disk Format: Select Thick Provision Eager Zeroed. Then click Next.

    6. Network Mapping: Select the source network from the network inventory. Then click Next.

    7. Ready to Complete: The deployment settings are displayed and you are asked if these are the options to use.

      If not correct, click Back and correct the settings.

      If correct, select Power On After Deployment. Then click Finish.