Verifying the OVA on a Linux-based computer

Last Updated : Feb 24, 2017 |

About this task

Use this procedure to verify that the md5 checksum of the downloaded OVA matches the md5 checksum that is displayed for the OVA on the PLDS website.

Use this procedure if you downloaded OVA to a Linux-based computer.

Procedure

  1. Enter md5sum filename, where filename is the name of the OVA. Include the .ova file extension in the filename.
  2. Compare the md5 checksum of the OVA to be used for installation with the md5 checksum that is displayed for the OVA on the PLDS website.
  3. Ensure that both checksums are the same.
  4. If the numbers are different, download the OVA again and reverify the md5 checksum.