EdgeVX - VMware ESXI Installation Guide

Before you begin:

You will need to download the latest VMDK file from the cloud. After logging in, on the S/W Configuration page, click the CURRENT EOS tab and download the latest virtual image under the Virtual EOS tab.

VM Creation

Before you begin building the VM, you should create the necessary port groups to support network communication. You will need one WAN, LAN, and Management network. Configuring port groups is outside the scope of this document.

1. Log into your VMWare environment.

2. Click Create / Register VM
   

   

3. Click “Create a new virtual machine” and then Next.
   

   

4. You will need to create a name for your virtual machine and set the Compatibility, Guest OS Family and OS Version. The Compatibility setting should reflect the latest for your version of VMWare. The Guest OS Family and Guest OS Version should be Linux and Debian GNU/Linux 10 (64-bit) respectively. Click Next to continue.
   

   

5. Select the storage location for your VM. Typically, this will be a Datastore.
   

   

6. Click Add hard disk to add the existing VMDK file
   

   

7. Find the vmdk file you converted earlier and click Select to continue.
   

   

8. Set the custom VM settings based on the table below. Make sure to remove the default hard disk that is attached to the VM. Click Next to continue.

Each Network Adapter should be set to the WAN port group. This step ensures the VM can obtain an IP address and reach the Internet for license registration. You will need to update the Network Adapter settings after the VM is registered.

9. Confirm your settings are correct for you environment, then click Finish to complete the VM Creation process.
   

   

10. Use the EdgeVX Quick Start Guide to complete the configuration.