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Detail Steps to Start OMNM Virtual Appliance | Installing Virtual Appliance
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Now that all the prerequisites are in place, you are ready to get started Deploying the OVA
Tem pl ate
.
Deploying the OVA Template
You can deploy the Open Virtualization Format (OVA) template with VMware workstation,
VMware Player, or ESX. High Availability Deployment options are available for the OpenManage
Network Manager (OMNM) software that you can deploy with or without VMs. Contact your sales
representative if you are interested in these options. The trial version is not intended to support
conversion to a HA platform.
NOTE:
If you see an error message about in-compatibility or OVF specifications, make sure that you have
sufficient disk space and are using a local drive (not a share).
Deploy the OVA template as follows.
1 Deploy the OVA template from the VMware Workstation.
a. Select File > Open menu.
b. Select the Ova File.
c. Power on the VM.
2 Deploy the OVA Template from the VMware Player.
a. Select File > Open Virtual Machine.
b. Right-click and then select Play Virtual machine.
3 Deploy the OVA Template from the vSphere/ESX server.
a. Start the VMware vSphere client.
The vSphere client is displayed.
b. Select File > Deploy OVA Template.
c. Select the Deploy from file option and then browse to where you copied the OpenManage
Network Manager OVA file.
d. Select the OpenManage Network Manager.ova file and then click the Next button.
Continue with
Starting the Virtual Machine .
Adobe VM does not come with graphics capabilities to view PDF or run Flash. Remote
access is required using a Web browser and there you need:
• Flash Player (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Reader
Java • 1.6 or later
Screen • Screen resolution must equal or exceed 1280 x 1024 pixels. Your screen must be
at least 1250 pixels wide.
Requirement Description