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You can determine how the vApp, its virtual machines, and its networks connect to the organization's
networks.
Complete the vApp Profile
When you create a new vApp, you must provide some basic information.
Procedure
1 Click My Cloud.
2 In the left pane, click vApps and click the Build New vApp button.
3 Type a name and optional description.
4 Select a runtime and storage lease and click Next.
Add Virtual Machines to the vApp
You can search your catalogs for virtual machines to add to the vApp or add new, blank virtual machines.
You must be an organization administrator or vApp author to access public catalogs.
Procedure
1 To add virtual machines from vApp templates, select My organization's catalogs or Public catalogs from
the drop-down menu, select one or more virtual machines, and click Add.
2 To add a new virtual machine, click New Virtual Machine, provide the required information about the
virtual machine, and click OK.
After you finish creating the new vApp, you can power on the new virtual machine and install an operating
system.
3 Click Next.
Configure the Virtual Machines
Select the virtual datacenter (vDC) in which this vApp is stored and runs when it's started. Name each virtual
machine and select the network to which you want it to connect. You can configure additional properties for
virtual machines after you complete the wizard.
Procedure
1 Select a vDC.
2 (Optional) Modify the full name and computer name of each virtual machine.
3 Select a primary NIC and network for each virtual machine.
4 Select an IP assignment method for each NIC.
If you select Static - Manual, type the IP address.
5 Click Next.
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