Solution Guide

Active System Manager Solution Guide—Active System 800 (AS800)
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2 Active System Manager Deployment
2.1 Deploying OVF
The Active System Manager Open Virtualization Format (OVF) can be imported on to an ESXi host using
the VMware OVF import process. When booted, the Active System Manager VM get its IP address from
an existing DHCP server. If the DHCP server is not configured, then assign the IP address manually to
the appliance.
2.1.1 Importing OVF from the vSphere Client
To import OVF from the vSphere Client, perform the following steps:
1. On the vSphere Client menu, click File > Deploy OVF Template.
Figure 1. Deploy OVF Template Menu Option
2. Browse the OVF file and select Next.
Figure 2. Deploy OVF Template Source File Location
3. In the Name field, enter the VM name and click Next.