Figure 45. ESXi—Hosts and Clusters page
4
Locate the OVA file locally or from the URL, and then click Next.
5
Select the required ESXi server to host the Cloud Builder VM, and then click Next.
NOTE:
The selected EXSi server should not be targeted for Cloud Foundation deployment.
6
Click Next.
7
Review the EULA, and if you agree, click Accept, and then click Next to continue.
8
Select the required datastore and then click Next.
9
Select the required network and then click Next.
10
In the Customize Template page, enter username, password, network 1 IP address and subnet mask, default gateway, hostname,
DNS, and NTP resources in the appropriate fields, and then click Next.
CAUTION:
You must adhere to the following password rules that are listed on the screen:
•
Noncompliant passwords cause an unrecoverable error when attempting to access and use the Cloud Builder VM in the
next section of the document.
•
The password rules vary for different user accounts. For example, minimum 8-character rule is applicable to some users
and minimum 12-character rule is applicable to other users.
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You must not enter dictionary words as passwords.
NOTE:
IP Address and related fields must align with the IP subnet of the Cloud Foundation Management
VLAN.
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