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before performing this procedure. Install vSphere
Install the VMware vSphere ClientIf there is a need to access the ESXi server remotely, download and install vSphere Client to the desktop.
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Enter the ESXi server IP address into a browser address bar to login.
After logging on to the ESXi server, select Deploy OVF Template from the File drop-down list.
Select the location of the OVF package, and then click Next.
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When the OVF Template Details pane opens, make note of the information listed and then click Next.
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Select the Resource Pool to deploy the template, and then click Next.
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Ensure that the Thick Provision Lazy Zeroed option is selected in the Disk Format dialog box, and then click Next.
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Review the Network Mapping dialog box. If necessary, select a different media port network interface from the Destination Networks drop-down list, and then click Next.
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Make note of the deployment settings, and then click Finish to start the deployment task.
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Finish configuring the static MAC address provided by your Network IT Administrator.
Repeat for the remaining four Network adapters (2 -5).
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Configure at least two network interfaces for the appropriate network.
Click OK to save and then exit the Settings window.
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Click the Console tab.
If needed, perform the following steps to delete a VM instance from the server.
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2 | Power off the instance. |
3 | Click ? > ? > ? Figure Delete from Disk
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3 | Click Delete from Disk. Note: Do not select Remove from Inventory. Doing so could impact other VM instances on the server. |
Proceed to SBC SWe Lite Initial Setup. After setup is complete, proceed to License Installation.
If you are installing an SBC SWe Lite for a trial or demonstration deployment, proceed to Obtaining and Installing a SWe Lite Trial License.
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